(nee Ford) Passed away peacefully on 23 April 2026 at home, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken Downs. Loved mother and mother in law of Sharon and Stephen, and Gary and Ginny. Loved grandmother of Gabrielle, Isabelle, Peter, Anna, Esther, and Marcie. Great grandmother to Milly. Will be forever missed, but always in our hearts. A service for Jean will be held at Mahurangi Hope Church, 22 Mansel Drive, Warkworth on Friday 1 May 2026, at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers donations to Harbour Hospice would be greatly appreciated at Harbour Hospice – Donate To leave a tribute please click on the Tribute Wall and sign in with your email as a Guest.