The Taylor family were so kind to us (the Power family) when we came to the UK 40 something years ago. They welcomed us into their home and life. We have been family friends ever since. Many an Easter holiday was spent together at their Wales cottage. Although we have not remained in the UK, we have over the years managed to catch up occasionally.

Jane was instrumental in helping my parents in getting my brother and I diagnosed correctly with dyslexia, back in the 70's when teachers though we were stupid, dumb and lazy. Jane's understanding of how to teach a child to read and write was so life changing to those who were lucky enough to meet her, that she has changed literally hundreds peoples lives through her work.

I fondly remember one such visit to Weymouth where I was warmly welcomed. I had been exhausted from my travels and slept for 14 hours, it was like coming home. You always look forward to visiting, the varied conversations, being fed the most delicious home grown, homemade food and brew. Our feasting was interspersed with walking or picking berries or some water activity (even nudie swimming). Jane was one of the fastest walkers I have ever known and you had to literally run to keep up with her. Peter always had a twinkle in his eye as he offered you his latest home brew of something delicious, whilst Jane served up potatoes, beans, ice cream, berries and other yummy food that had so much flavour and love in it.

Over the years we have grown up and gone on to have our own families and it was very special that Jane was able to visit us in Canberra, Australia in 2014 and spend a few days with my family.

For me Jane was like an aunty who was no nonsense, straight talking, loving, generous, prolific, practical, interesting, kind, community and environmentally minded, smart, spiritual, frugal and cheerful. She was a strong woman in every sense, a loving wife, caring mother and very proud grandmother.

Over the past few days on learning of Jane's passing, I have sat very quietly thinking of Jane and I can hear her laughter. It's infectious. We shared many laughs together and I will be for ever grateful for her kindness to me. She influenced my life in many ways.

Jane lived a big, full active life and so her sudden death cuts deep.

Give them hell in heaven Jane!

Love, light, blessings and many belly laughs to you Toni, Crispin, Clare and Ruth and your children. May you always feel the love of your Mum and Grandmother and hear her laughter too.

Martha, Les, Lewis, Jack and Oscar Luksza