Hey Jan. What a hoot we had back in the days when our men worked together at the dockyard and we spent lots of nights and weekends together having so much fun. Great music provided by David and amazing bbq meals on the deck of your first house. And then us both having our first lovely babies (Kathleen and Rory) within 6 months of each other and them on the floor playing together. Never forget you Jan; love you heaps; you were such a big part of my life.

Thanks for being such a great mum to my dear friend Kathleen. I no doubt that she got her values and supportive nature from you. I have fond memories of being welcomed into your home and of playing endless games of mahjong with you. You made an anxious young me feel very comfortable and I thoroughly enjoyed your banter! Sending much love to your family at this time.

I feel so incredibly lucky to have known your mum, Kat. Some of my fondest memories are of being in your home, where she always welcomed me, listened patiently to our gossip and stories, and always made us laugh — especially when she’d remind us “no boys!” with that knowing smile as we set out for a night on the town. She was such a caring, supportive, and kind soul who loved to adopt all of our friends as they visited. She made everyone feel safe and at home, and that is a gift not many people have. I’m heartbroken that I can’t be there in person to stand beside you Kat. But I am holding you all in my heart, from over here. Your mum’s love for her family was so clear to everyone who knew her. That love doesn’t end — it lives on in you, in your memories, and in the countless lives she touched. I truly believe she will always be watching over you all. Sending all my love, to you all.

Oh Jan I cannot believe what I have seen today. Never did I expect to see you are no longer with us. I haven’t seen you in a long time but I always thought of you and wondered how you were doing. You were the life and soul of the street we all lived in, always around for the kids in the street and nothing was too much to ask. I hope you are somewhere watching over everyone xxx My heartfelt sympathy to David, Ben and Kathleen.

It was always a pleasure to chat to you when I was visiting Kat or with Kat. I loved geeking out over everything with you and watching shows together. And I love how you were always super keen to share embarrassing memories of kat any time we were chatting..

Jan you are going to leave a big gap in my life I will miss our daily chat and how you were able to calm me down when I got stresses. Loved you so much. Glad we got some time together February 2025

Jan, this was way too soon, my friend 🧡 I miss you already and it feels so strange not to have you here for a chat, or a stick-tea.... You have left a Jan-sized hole in my heart. Fly high, my friend (or take the Tardis?). Love ❤️