Obituary: Jean Denne

Former Johnsonville Club member Jean Denne passed away on 9 April 2024 at the age of 83.

She was a club member from 2004-2015, joining the same year as Prisilla and a year after Elizabeth Ngan.

Jean, Prisilla and Elizabeth preparing supper at the 2014 Johnsonville Annual Dance. Photo: John Patterson

Jean was a keen dancer, enjoying tartan nights, annual dances, summer ceilidhs and mid-winter dinners.

John, Pat, Rod, Prisilla, Jean and Désirée dancing at the 2013 Johnsonville Annual Dance
Jean enjoying dancing on the deck with Allison at Johnsonville’s first Summer Ceilidh in 2014 Photo: Pat Reesby
Jean and Sono at Johnsonville’s Bright Mid-Winter Night in 2016. Photo Loralee Hyde
Joan, Jean, Sono and Janet enjoying dinner at the Bright Mid-Winter Night in 2016. Photo Loralee Hyde
Jean in the front row fourth from the right with the Johnsonville contingent at the 2015 Wellington Region New Dancers’ Celebration. Photo: Loralee Hyde

Jean also gave a great deal to the club, serving as a committee member, and on the supper team for many years alongside both Elizabeth and Prisilla.

Jean and Elizabeth at the 2013 Wellington Region Hogmanay. Photo: Pat Reesby

Jean could always be relied upon to do whatever was needed that others might not think to do (like cleaning the bathrooms in preparation for the annual dance).

Jean helping to prepare supper at the 2015 Johnsonville Annual Dance. Photo: John Patterson

We have missed her smiling face and willing work at club in the years since she stopped dancing.

Jean was farewelled by family in a private service.

Kristin Downey
18 April 2024

Historical photos compiled by Loralee Hyde

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