It is with profound regret that we record the death on January 7th of Judith Whitehouse aged 66. 

She came to Naphill in 1993, and settled in a house off Forge Road. Her career was in technology and the revolutionary introduction of computers and IT, working for various well-known companies, and latterly for Bucks C.C. Social Services. She entered fully into the life of the community, being sometime member of the Parish Council, Editor of the Naphill Gazette, member of the Village Hall committee and Governor of Naphill and Walters Ash Primary School. 

Judith made many friends in Naphill, especially among the dog walkers on Naphill Common, and in her final illness they showed help, support and love beyond anything she expected. She called them her "Naphill Angels". Judy was a very special part of our community. Below a few of the many comments from the community, as published on the Naphill & Walter's Ash Facebook page: 

"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."(J.P.) 

"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." (S.G) 

"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. (S.D.)

" 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. (R.S.) 

"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." (S.G.) 

We send sincere condolences to Judy's son Jacob and to her family.