Jean Smith Sharpe (née Stevenson)

Born in London in 1929, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved and loving wife of the late Peter, loved mother and mother-in-law of Graham and Kathy Sharpe, Pam Sharpe and Garry Moore, Libby Sharpe, and Jenny Sharpe and Jim Robinson. Devoted Grandma and Grandma-in-law of Richard and Mel, Jessica and Johnny, Melanie and Paul, Anna and Greg, Johnny and Juliet, Tim and Jonathan, Rosie and Leif, and Jimmy. Proud Great-Grandma/Oma of Isla, Emilia, Joseph, Tilly, Tom, Ernie, and Buffy. Loved Godmother of Margaret Strange and dear friend of Jan Wright. Special thanks to the staff at Wesley Care who lovingly cared for Jean over the last 18 months. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Jean Sharpe, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service in celebration of Jean’s life  will be held at St Christophers Anglican Church, 244 Avonhead Road, Avonhead, on Monday, February 23, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.