Dear Pete and family,
Thinking of you all during this very difficult period.
I feel so lucky to have known Jill for such a long time as a friend and work colleague .She had so much passion for her work , immunising and took great pride in the high standard she achieved. Her strength of character and view on life I admired greatly She often spoke about her beautiful family.She will be missed so much. Xo

To Pete and Family,

This tribute is from Mel and Nicky Story, Jill’s New Zealand friends.

Thinking of you all at this time

Sending lots of love.

xxx

My deepest sympathies go to Pete and your beautiful family you were so loved by Jill. She would always be sharing her family and travel stories which were always entertaining.
I loved working with Jill she always made me laugh and we both Shepard a love for travel, gardening and family. She will be so dearly missed. Xx

From Hugh McRae
Jill was my big sister. Together with our sister Mary, we enjoyed many activities and adventures growing up on our farm in Wairoa.
Jill was the first one of us to travel overseas. I was envious of her and couldn’t wait to have the same experiences that she told us about. One of my fondest memories was when I bumped into her at the Bierfest in Munich; she was up to her elbows in rotisserie chicken, fending off the boys who were hell bent on getting their hands on a drumstick or two.
Jill was thorough in everything she did and put her all into ensuring that every detail was just right.
As our parents aged and became unwell, Sharon and I valued and depended on her advice, wisdom and practical help. She didn’t let anyone give her the run around. We will always be grateful.
Jill will always be in our hearts and deeply missed.
All our love to Pete, Matt, Sarah-Jane and Ella.
Hugh, Sharon, Caitlin and Hannah xxxx

My sincere condolences to Pete, Sarah-Jane, Ella, Matt, Hugh, Mary, and your respective families. It is a tragedy to have lost one of life’s most beautiful souls so early, and I feel for the sadness you must all be feeling. It was always such a pleasure to share Jill’s company as she lit up the whole environment of which she was a part, and the gap she has left is so unbelievably sad. The one shining light is that Jill’s loving spirit will be forever present in all our lives. Much love, Richard