Jane Christina Morrison was born in February of 1962, in Newtownards, Northern Ireland. Growing up the family moved to various locations around the UK and Scotland. Jane was a reserved child, who loved reading. In her teenage years, the family settled in Suffolk in and around Bury St. Edmunds. She was athletic and showed a proficiency for languages, having “an ear” which picked up the intonation of a language along with a ready grasp of the grammar.
Jane progressed her languages at Leeds where she studied Spanish and secretarial studies, which included time abroad. Her following career included work for the Spanish Embassy and BBC. Jane moved to the airline British Caledonian and then started her life in recruitment. It was during this time that Jane met and married, and after a few years later started a family.
Jane was a keen tennis player, playing for the teams of several clubs. She loved music and west end musicals and always had a book on the go. With a keen interest in fashion and makeup Jane took pride in her appearance.
Jane was the proud and devoted mother of Georgina and Alexander. She was tremendous support to her father following her mother’s death in 2022 and had close ties with her sisters Carol and Judy.
Jane was a kind, considerate, warm, and loving person with a wonderful smile, grace, and dignity. She found her vocation when she became a counsellor at Hills Road Sixth Form College giving the best of herself to help 17- and 18-year-old students.
The family ask that instead of flowers, donations, in Jane’s memory, for either Centre33 or Arthur Rank Hospice, would be appreciated.
· Centre33 is a charity that provides counselling to young people and is a place where Jane volunteered in her early career as a counsellor.
· The Arthur Rank Hospice took wonderful care of Jane in the last few weeks of her life.
Jane was a very special person, loved and liked by everyone who knew her. A friend, companion and team-mate, she will be sorely missed. We offer sincere condolences to family and friends.
Mike and Ann Redshaw
RIP Jane
Mr & Mrs Bob Taylor
In loving memory of our dear neighbour Jane Elsey.
Mr & Mrs Angela and Gerry Mead
In loving memory of Jane, kind friend and great tennis player.
Mr & Mrs Janet and Graham Martin
I am so sorry to hear of your loss
Mr Nick Hunton
Jane worked at Hills Road for 22 years, first as a very special member of the study skills team and thereafter as a student counsellor. Jane was loved by students and staff alike and it is hard to think of anyone more suited to these roles. Jane had an incredible calm empathy and exuded kindness just even in a casual corridor conversation. Jane was simply one of those people who make the world better just by being in it and we all feel it poorer for her absence.
With fondest love from colleagues and friends at Hills Road Sixth Form College
Hills Road Sixth Form College
Jane was such a special beautiful person who made the World a brighter more loving place.
You will always be in our hearts Jane. Now rest in peace.
With our love,
Caroline and Mark xx
Mr & Mrs Mark Hallam
We have such fond memories of happy games of tennis where Jane always radiated warmth and a friendly nature, not to mention her considerable tennis ability making her a much loved and valued team player and friend.
Jane will be sorely missed..... from Duxford Lawn Tenns Club.
Duxford Lawn Tennis Club
With wonderful memories of Jane throughout our life!
We hope this helps someone - something Jane would love to have been able to continue
Mr & Mrs Martin Graham
Jane was such a special lady and a very good friend and we will always remember her with great fondness.
Kay & Ian xx
Mr & Mrs Kay & Ian Fletcher
To Howard and family, we are thinking of you and Jane at this time.
Our condolences, the Warners.
Mr Stephen Warner
Sent with deepest sympathy and love for you all in memory of a wonderful woman Jane whose love and inspirational ways live on in you all...
With fondest memories Paul and Jules Hannaford xxxx
Mrs Jules Hannaford
It was a real pleasure to know Jane & to play tennis with her. Will miss her smiles & lovely nature! Rest in Peace Jane, Love Kim x
Mr Christopher Queree
It was a real pleasure to work with Jane. She will be sorely missed.
Ms Josie Ferrante
My line management of “the dream team” of counsellors at Hills, of which Jane was obviously one half, was an absolute pleasure and privilege. To be in her presence you couldn’t help but feel calm and that everything would be ok, which was why she was loved by staff and students alike. I’m so very sorry for your loss - gone too soon but she made such a difference in the time she was here.
Dr Nicki Dartnell
It has been a real privilege to work with Jane and her death is a huge loss. I send my warmest wishes to Howard and family at this very sad time.
Mrs Jane Cooper
