Dedicated to the memory of Jean Donkin
This site is a tribute to Jean Donkin, who was born in Westcliff on sea on June 05, 1925. She is much loved and will always be remembered.
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Dearest Auntie Jean, remembered so fondly. I want to say 'thank you' for your joy and laughter, love and kindness, warmth and generosity which you shared in abundance. Much love, Stephanie. XXX
Stephanie.
23rd November 2022
In memory of my beloved mother-in-law Jean, who has been a constant reassuring presence in my life for the past 50 years, radiating love through the good times and the bad.
From the beginning she welcomed me into the Donkin household with open arms and taught Mike and I so much about how to bring up a family.
I remember her joy as she effortlessly made light pastry, enormous Yorkshires and juicy rock cakes. She spent hours at the kitchen sink or on her knees tidying up toys and never minded when the job had to be done all over again.
Our holidays in France with Jean and Wally were filled with fun and laughter as she explored rock pools, built sandcastles and ate ice cream with the grandchildren.
I loved listening to her stories about her time as an evacuee, in the WRNS and family life with her dear Mum and Dad Lily and Frank - and sisterly rivalry with Betty.
Jean was loving, kind, humble and sweet - the perfect mother-in-law and I feel privileged to have been part of her life.
Minnie
14th November 2022
Grandma loved life's simple pleasures. I will always remember her beautiful beaming, bright eyed smile as she gazes at her grand and great grand-children, feeds the duckies, savours a juicy strawberry, sings a funny tune, smells the flowers, remembers a silly family story, strokes a dog, makes pastry for a pie, receives a gentle tease, sips the perfect cuppa, finds her handbag, hugs me tightly.
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Laura
13th November 2022
Candles
All of us at St Elizabeth Hospice are thinking of you and your family on the anniversary of Jean's birthday (5 June)
Lit by St Elizabeth Hospice on 4th June 2024
Thinking of you Jean and your family at Christmas, from everyone at St Elizabeth Hospice
Lit by St Elizabeth Hospice on 19th December 2023
All of us at St Elizabeth Hospice are thinking of you and your family on the anniversary of Jean's passing (1 November)
Lit by St Elizabeth Hospice on 30th October 2023
