Jean Bristow (28 Nov 1935 - 22 Sep 2026)

Rest gently Jean x

Aunty Jean always gave a warm welcome and reminded me so much of our Mum. Her big sister Thelma. So alike in many ways. Heart of gold, loved her family, strong willed and a wicked sense of humour.
Sisters reunited for eternity.
Rest In Peace

Auntie Jean. You were 1 in a million. May your beautiful soul rest in peace.
Love Hayley and Liam xxx

Nan, you were one of the most courageous people I have ever known; your fierce optimism in the face of the challenges life threw at you over the years is a humbling lesson to us all. I will never forget the first West End theatre trips you took us on when we were little, those which I have no doubt shaped me into the shameless theatre fanatic I have become today. You have given me so many memories that I will treasure for a lifetime, and now even though life’s milestones may no longer be shared in person I know I’ll always carry a part of you with me. Lots and lots of love 🩷 xxx

Well I don't know what to say Nan, it seems even though we had so many years with you you are gone too soon. You were a beautiful example to me and my siblings how to be strong and independent but still hold a deep love for your family. I will never forget my time growing up as your granddaughter and the lessons you taught me. You have helped shape me into who I am and I can only hope that I have made you proud, and I will continue to strive for that every day of my life. Thank you for being my Nan, I love and miss you every day ❤️xx

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Jean, what a privilege to have known you for so long. Your strength and devotion to your family are something I will always remember. The way you always lit up when your grandchildren were around, the love and pride you had for your family is something I will never forget. Rest in peace now, much love, Andrew

Aunty Jean - what can I say?
I can echo all the other lovely words that have been written by your amazing family - they knew you better than anyone else, but whenever we saw you it was like seeing a version of mum ….. you where definitely made from the same strong determined fabric that made you who you were
So glad we got to see you over the summer - despite your health problems you were still the same as always, smiling ,happy and fully aware of everything that was going on.
Saying goodbye is never easy…. and we’re sorry we can’t make your final journey… we’ll raise a glass or two in your honour and memory …you will be missed and will leave a big hole …
Rest in peace ….. much love ❤️… Jenny and Kevin xxxx

Jean, what can I say, you certainly weren't the mother in law from hell, the complete opposite in fact. We had a great friendship, with a lot of banter, thank you so much for that. You have turned up countless pairs of overalls and trousers for me, always joking about my short legs! not to mention the making/repairing of boat covers, what am I going to do now, I don't think Sharon has your skills in this department!! We will all miss you very much.
Sleep tight Jean xx

Well Mum, you took us all by surprise! I thought we had you for a few more year's yet, but it wasn't to be. You fought your last battle with your normal amazing strength & determination, but this time it just wasn't enough. You have left an enormous gap in my life, and I don’t know how I am going to fill it. We were always out shopping, or going to the garden centre, doing a bit of browsing and then a bit of lunch, spending loads of money LOL. Even on the day’s you weren’t feeling great, you always said “I’ll work through it”, needless to say you could be very stubborn at times, fiercely independent, we all loved you for that. If I came down to say, clean your windows that you couldn’t reach, you would give me a look that said it all, then say “actually I’ve already done them”, you used to make me so angry on those occasions.
Here is a little phrase for you that I found “If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again”
It only leaves me to say Mum, I love you so very much, and I will miss you more than words can say.
Sleep tight until we meet again, look after Dad. XXXX