Jean Pember (31 May 1945 - 21 Aug 2026)

In loving memory of Jean Pember who sadly passed away on 21st August 2026 aged 81.

Mum was a quiet and private person who would not have wanted a great fanfare about her life, but, nonetheless, here are a few words.

Dear mum, your presence is very much missed by me (Ali or Alsie as you used to call me), Clemmie, Bob, and of course your beloved David. You were happily married for 57 years, living in Hastings and St. Leonard’s for most of that time. You loved spending time at home and in your garden, as well as long walks on the Sussex Downs and by the sea. I know that moving to Somerset was a big upheaval for you but I’m very grateful that you were able to spend the last years of your life living nearby. You were an exceptionally kind and generous mum and grandma. Clem misses those times we spent coming round for tea and watching Strictly Come Dancing. Although the past few years were really challenging for you with advanced Parkinson’s and several falls, you were able to stay at home with dad for most of that time, until last year when you moved to The Knoll. You were very well looked after there and, once again, found pleasure in being in the garden, still able to recognise and name the plants. I hope you are at peace now, mum, most likely curled up with a book somewhere, reunited with your mum and dad and old friends who have passed, enjoying a garden with perfect weather (not too hot), perhaps with a sea breeze and the occasional sound of gulls in the distance. You were and are so loved.

Mum’s funeral will be at 2pm on Friday 25 September at St. Catherine’s Church, Swell, followed by burial at Curry Rivel Cemetery and a small gathering at my dad’s house. Please let me know if you plan to attend any or all of the event.