On August 18, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late Robert “Robin”, loved mother and mother-in-law of Wendy, John and Michelle, loved Grandma of Tayla, Sarah, Daniel, and Joshua. Loved sister of Isobel. Loved sister of the late Adam and Mary. Loved sister-in-law of Susan. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Jess Mellish, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In memory of Jess, donations to The Leprosy Mission NZ would be appreciated and may be made directly to leprosymission.org.nz.

The funeral service for Jess will be held at St Chad’s Anglican Church, 1 Carnarvon Street, Linwood, on Tuesday, August 26, at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation.