Wansteadium is very sorry to hear of the tragic death of true Wanstead character Jill Stock, who died in a road traffic collision at the end of last month. An inquest into her death is being held.
Jill was one of the most community-minded people we have ever come across. A regular commenter on these pages (always reasonable and constructive), she was one of the area’s coordinators for Neighbourhood Watch, actively running a WhatsApp group through which she encouraged residents to look out for each other and for vulnerable residents. She also made a point of personally getting to know as many people as she could.
She was a nurse for 46 years and used her retirement to the full. Each year she would organise a street party for residents of Cranbourne Avenue and surrounding roads. She so loved Wanstead – where she lived for 44 years – that some years ago she made a collage jigsaw of photos of residents and sites from years gone by, which she would sell at a farmers’ market stall.
Jill’s funeral is to be held at the City of London Crematorium on Monday 24 June at 3.30pm. The dress code will be ‘bright and cheerful’, which was just like Jill. Anyone wishing to make donations is being asked by her family to consider giving to the RNLI, which she supported, and the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, which flew her when injured to hospital in Bristol so she could get the best care.
Jill’s daughter Kate said: “Mum felt passionate about bringing people together so it will be a fitting tribute bringing together her family, friends and the wider community to celebrate her life.”
I am so pleased you have done this Wansteadium, it’s something she deserved. Jill was possibly one of the lovliest people anyone could meet, calm, sensible…and a wonderful friend…..that smile, oh my. We could happily spend time talking events…but once we started about our grandchildren ….hours….her love would pour out. I’ll miss her xxx
Condolences to Jill’s family
Truly shocked and saddened to hear this tragic news. I’ll treasure the time I knew Jill and our family will treasure her beautiful jigsaw of her beloved Wanstead. Gone but never forgotten. RIP Jill x
I lived in Wanstead for 30 years and this woman was lovely.
I real genuine and nice lady who would help anyone.
Condolences to her daughters kate and polly x
There are three of us….but Thankyou x
She was one of the loveliest souls I have ever had the honour to know.
Always there for everyone. Thanks for being a super aunt to me and my family.
Everyone will miss you deeply.
I hope that my dad and you are enjoying fine wine together ❤️
God bless Jill and her family xxxx
Our condolences to you all, I know Jill’s face and smile from around and about and it must be a very sad time for you all. Our thoughts and love are with you all.xx
Thankyou ALL for your kind words…..it means so much for us to know how much impact Mum had on so many lives…..needless to say, we are all heartbroken and miss her terribly….but, her legacy lives on in all that she lived and loved xx
Very saddened by the news of Jill’s death. She was a regular at the pet shop, always chatting and smiling. Our condolences to the family.
Mas and Sid