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Jillian BREWIS Obituary

BREWIS, Jillian Ruth. Jill passed away peacefully at age 86 on January 10th. Always great with words, she enjoyed a long, successful, and varied career as a newspaper columnist and food writer, eventually serving as President of the Guild of Food Writers. Sister to John, Judy, Jane, Dina, Rod and Bill, mother to Alex, James and Rob and grandmother to Hugo, Anton, Olivia, Marni, Viggo, Freddie, Noel, Luke and Rupert, she always had an open heart and home for so many who will miss her sharp wit and generous hospitality. She was blessed to be loved by her late husbands Andrew and Ernesto. A memorial service will be held on 20th January at 10 a.m. in the All Saints Chapel at the Purewa Cemetery, 100 St Johns Road, Auckland, followed by refreshments.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 14, 2024.

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Mark Roberts

April 27, 2025

Jill was part of my orienteering life some time ago and I miss her. I came here today because I thought of her while using one of her books - which she kindly gave me last time we met. Our number two son is named for Andy.

Matthew Browne

February 4, 2024

To dear Jill, You were the sweetest, kindest Godmother and family friend. Always so generous and hospitable, smiling and so supportive of everything I did. As a family, you will be very much missed....such wonderful memories of time at Matheson Bay with you and the Brewis clan. Thank you and onwards to the next life. With much sympathy to the Brewis family and our love to you from all the Browne family. You'll be missed but never forgotten....XX

Jill Clendon

January 27, 2024

Fond memories of Jill and Andy and later Ernesto. Great friends, fellow travellers and wine connoisseurs of Heather and Tom Clendon. Sending love on behalf of Heather and the late Tom, as well as myself. She will be truly missed.

Lorna PERKINS

January 20, 2024

Jill was a special person. When I first came to New Zealand she was very kind, funny and supportive to me whenever we met. You are remembered with much affection. Go well lovely lady.

Patsy Jean Dillon

January 14, 2024

Dearest Jill, you have left a gap that can't be filled. Patsy Jean

Gillian Lander

January 14, 2024

Jill, remembered with affection from her time years back on the Auckland Diocesan Communications Committee where she edited the then newspaper, and subsequently in a PR role for me. My condolences to her family. May she Rest in Peace - and Rise in Glory. Gill Lander

Gail Todd

January 14, 2024

Jill was' and will' remain in my memory always as such a vibrant unique Woman and a wonderful friend. - It was such a pleasure And a challenge for me' to match Jill's standard of Excellence that she demanded from herself - when we worked together ' over the past years ' on many Food projects.
"Thank you Jill" RIP - Love you forever and after. ❤
From Gail Todd.

January 17, 2024

BREWIS, Jillian Ruth (Jill) (nee Calver). Born 20 January 1937. Passed away 10 January 2024. Wife of the late Andrew Brewis and the late Ernesto Henriod. Our beloved mother is now at rest. A memorial service will be held this Saturday 20 January at 10 a.m. in the All Saints Chapel at the Purewa Cemetery, 100 St Johns Road, Auckland. Livestream tinyurl.com/Brewis

January 17, 2024

BREWIS, Jill. My dear friend Jill and I met some 30 years ago at the New Zealand Guild of Food Writers. So many good times and memories over the years. Jill's gracious style, sparkling personality and brilliant intellect made up so much of her life. Travel well my dear friend. Our love goes with you. Cheers, Suzanne Murrell.

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