A vibrant, dynamic, extraordinary woman; A musical tour de force with a gift for friendship and communication across the generations

This site is a tribute to Jean, her life and all her achievements.  She led such a rich and varied life that Abigail and Vanessa would love to hear your memories and stories of Jean, and for you to share any pictures you have of her. 

A memorial will be held shortly to celebrate Jean, details to follow.

Rather than flowers, please consider sending a donation to The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain, a charity that provides financial assistance and guidance to musicians (both working and retired) whose lives have been affected by accident or illness.  They provided Jean with amazing support throughout her life.

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Dearest Jean, on your special day today ….thank you for your support, your love, your care and the fun we all had together. You touched so many lives, of all ages, and will always be in our hearts. Love Jane (Scott)
Jane
26th March 2022
We only met Jean a few times, but she has made a lasting impression. I remember her as a fascinating and inquisitive lady, who she was more interested in discussing our lives and interests than talking about herself. She had an incredible memory for what was important to us. I am not surprised she has many, many friends, I am sure she made everyone she met feel special. Sue and Pat Cross
Sue
14th February 2022
I met Jean around 1980 when I was a pupil at Marlborough College. Jean taught the piano to my good friend, Jason James. There were many good times spent around the kitchen table at Old Stone Yard, where the conversation was never dull and always educational, stimulating and challenging! After I left Marlborough in 1982 we remained in touch, and I was delighted when, in 1987, Jean joined me in The Bach Choir. Many happy years of music-making followed, with memorable overseas tours, including Beirut in 2003, where we both discovered a liking for the local raki. She was a prominent and much loved member of the Choir. As well as serving on the committee, she also coordinated and trained the Ripieno chorus for the annual performance of St. Matthew Passion, to great acclaim. It was a sad day when Jean decided to retire from the Choir in 2004. However we remained in touch, and saw each other most recently for lunch in Devizes in April 2021, when Lucy, my wife, proclaimed Jean's bathroom to be 'one of the great bathrooms of the world'. We were friends for over 40 years, and I will miss her very much. The Bach Choir is recording Verdi's Requiem this weekend, and she will be very much in our thoughts as we do so.
David
12th February 2022
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