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Below are heartfelt reflections shared by Judy’s loved ones on her personal profile, along with touching messages from members of the Naphill Gazette Facebook community.

• Karen Lawe - "Sending condolences to you Jacob, also to other family members and close friends of Judy's. Your mum is a woman I wish I had known more and for much longer. Myself and Andy have good memories of times spent chatting whilst woodland wandering. Our chats started when she used to take Sophie and Tess just to a certain tree in the edge of the woodland more or less opposite your home for break times. From there to bumping into her more frequently when walking during her first retirement. For a few years we couldn't walk with her as one of our dogs wasn't keen on other dogs after being attacked twice on lead. We still waved and shouted hello's. Our dog became used to Flora and Tess eventually and we could accompany at a short distance away. When that dog passed, we found ourselves more often walking with Judy, and Amanda with Guinness frequently too. Judy was an interesting person and knew so many other dog walkers. Even if she didn't know them she would still speak with them. As sad as it is that Judy has passed and is a loss to many folk, I am glad her passing was peaceful. From conversations had with her earlier in 2024, it seems things went as Judy expected."

• Nicola Hinves - "She will be hugely missed by Jason and me and our dogs, particularly Toffee who adored both her and her treat pouch. We will continue on her quest to find the illusive goshawk and think of her often on our daily walks around the woods. RIP to the most lovely neighbour and friend we could wish for. Our thoughts are with you Jacob and the rest of your family."

• Eleanor Ferguson - "She was the nicest person you could meet, and she brightened everyone's lives. so very sad to lose her, she was stoic and cheerful under all the health issues she had, who can I test my cooking on now!"

• Sarah Bezant-Creaser - "“Top Boss” and the nicest person I knew. Miss you lots Judy 🐶🐶❤️". Sarah also posted the picture below:

• Jack Winter-Taylor - "Oh my goodness 😭 This is heartbreaking, Jacob I'm sorry for your loss. Many happy memories with Judy during our childhood and they were always cheerful and smiling. Even when we caused so much havoc one way or another. RIP Judy Whitehouse, you will be missed greatly."

• Ashling Doyle - "So sad to hear this news Jacob. My thoughts and love are with you all."

• Mary Winter-Taylor - "Jacob I’m so very sorry for you loss. I have such lovely memories of Judy especially when both you and Jack were friends at school. Sending love to all of your family."

• Wise WilsonLynds - "We were all so sorry to hear this news Jakey, she was the loveliest person and loved you very much from the moment you were born. She was so well organised she used to make all your food in batches, freeze it and it would be sent with you everyday in little Tupperware boxes. She loved hearing about Gemma and our ponies, how we would take you along to muck out and sit you on Bramble. I remember her excitement at a forthcoming Springsteen concert, she could barely contain herself. Always remembered with such affection, so I’m writing this on behalf of us all as we were then, the Hall family, Roger, Lyndsay, Gemma, Alex and Tom. Xx"

• Penny Miles - "I'm so sorry for your loss, Jacob, she was such a lovely person who will never be forgotten by those who knew her. Sending lots of love to you and the family 💕"

• Michelle Whitehouse - "Jacob we are so sorry for you loss, how sad for all of you. She was always so bubbly and upbeat, fun to be with. We went to infant school together with Gillian and my sisters Teresa, Debra was a bit younger as was Rebecca. Played lots in the road and over the back where both our parents are still living. Always making camps and acting as if we the Famous Five. (Book stories). She will be very missed by everyone who new her, a delight to call her my friend. RIP Judith. X"

• Julie Webster - "Such a genuinely lovely lady. I will miss our chats whilst out walking the dogs."

• Sheila Draper - "It's sad to hear. Judy was one of those rare people who achieved a lot with minimum fuss and maximum commitment. Her community- led drive has left village and wider organisations and institutions all the better for her input and dedication . She was always such a cheerful, upbeat and positive person and will be sadly missed."

• Annie Rebecca - "We have only lived in Naphill for 2 years and Judy was one of the first people we got to know whilst out dog walking. She immediately made us feel very welcome and was always so friendly and positive. We feel very lucky to have known her and will miss her smile, but will always think of her whilst on the common with our dogs. Annie & Dave x"

• Tom Coles - "This is awful news. I saw a fair bit of judy in the past few years helping her. She was an absolutely beautiful person. The absolute definition of kind and caring. I will miss her very much."

• Judy Pope - "Judy was an amazing lady, I worked closely with her at Naphill School when she was a school governor, she was always so supportive & encouraging. I always loved to chat in the woods with her too when she was out walking her dogs. Judy will be sadly missed by so many people. Sending love to her family at this sad time."

• Sam Jane Keen - "Very sad to read your message. I often saw Judy with her dogs walking in the woods, and we always stopped for a chat. RIP lovely lady xx"

• Sarah Gunn - "A friend for years but an extremely close friend for the last few, we spent hours walking round the woods down bird alley as we called it looking for the goshawk. I will miss everything about her 💔"

• Beth Foster - "OMW . So, so sad. I loved our woodland walks, meetings, the random moments along with shouts and waves. Life is so short. Shocked and so much love to the family and friends that are left mourning."

• Peter Williams - "I will be forever grateful for the many years of Judy's organisation as Village hall Secretary and her patience & guidance in helping me step into her shoes when the time came. A lovely, lovely lady."

• Sarah Spearing - "A very brave and strong lady ❤️#rip"

• John Evans - "A lovely person. RIP."

• Claire Christian - "So sad she was an amazing lady. RIP Judy ❤️"

• Ginny Ratcliffe - "So sorry to hear the sad news about Judy lovely lady always smiling"

• Jo Dobbs - "Very sad news, thoughts are with her family. Lovely neighbour and will miss seeing and chatting to her whilst out walking the dogs 💔"

• Karen Crinyion - "That is the saddest of news. It was a real privilege to work alongside Judy as a governor. She was a fabulous advocate for the school and always supported the school to make the best of decisions for their pupils and staff. She will be greatly missed."

• Chris Miller - "A real 'human dynamo' who contributed so much to village life."

• Emma Hardinge - "That is very sad news. Enjoyed seeing her in the woods walking with her dogs & mine. Very special person indeed, always had a smile on her face. A real treasure to the community. Bless her. Were sending out our condolences to family & friends ❤"

• Ronnie Smith - "She will very missed by many. Most people don't realise how much work she did for the village, serving on committees for the school and Crick. She was a great mentor to me as Chair of School Governors, and she put so much unseen work in. 💔"

• Charlie Hughes - "Extremely sad news - Judy will be missed by so many x"

• Stephanie Kent - "Judy was an amazing lady a kind friendly neighbour, she will be so greatly missed 💔"

• Sarah Dengel - "So sad to hear, I knew Judy as we both went to Bishopshalt school, her Dad taught me and my brother there. She did a lot for the Old Uxonians and had been on the committee for nearly 40 years. Sincere condolences to her family and friends x"

• Gail Coles - "Such heartbreaking news 😢. Such a lovely lady taken far too soon. Sending our condolences to her family and friends, Lee said he really enjoyed his chats with her on the common when he was out walking. Judy was one of our most loyal and long standing customers when we had our business. May she rest in eternal peace 💐"

• Nina Talbot - "So sad to hear this. Our paths crossed several times over the years, many to do with plants and gardening, as she was involved so much in our village. She will be missed."

• Shear Madness - "I’m so sorry 😔 sending love to the family xxx"

• Rebecca Kate London - "Ahh so sorry to hear this , such a lovely kind lady, often had lovely chats on the common over our dogs ! Prayers and thoughts to her family 🙏🏼"

• Mike Beckley - "Very sad. A lovely lady, who lived very nearby to us. She will be sorely missed."

• Paul Keeffe - "So sad to hear this news, from time to time I’d cross paths with Judy walking my dogs in the woods, always smiling and a real pleasure to chat with. Heavens gain and our loss. 😢"

• Chris Keats - "Wow!!! My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends during this difficult time. She made such a profound impact on our village, and her absence will be felt deeply by all of us. She truly will be missed beyond words. 💔"

• Sonia Goby - "Judy was a very special friend to me and to the Gazette. She was one of the hardest working members of the community, quietly and efficiently fulfilling so many roles, always on hand to help and support, a good friend to everybody who will be so greatly missed by all who knew and loved her."

• Alex Hollman - "Incredible lady and neighbour, who will be truly missed ❤️"

• Chloe Page - "Nooo... I have very fond memories of Judy growing up in the village, from when she looked after me when I fell off my bike on the common at 10yrs old, right up until recently when I stopped for a chat. Our condolences from our family xx"

• Tanya Stevens - "Very sad news. Judy was a huge part of the village community and gave so much to our village."

• Dani Bowman - "What a very sad loss of a truly inspirational lady, so many memories and she leaves such a legacy, she will never be forgotten 😢"