John
posted 27/12/2025
It was very sad to hear of the passing of Danielle. I remember her from the many lunches that I was invited to over the years and found her very kind and attentive. She seemed to me to be very fit and healthy and her sudden death must have come as a great shock to you all. Comiing at this time of the year and leaving Jeff at this piont in his life when he needs support is doubly upsetting.
You will come to terms with this in time, but will have lovely memories of Danielle to help you all through this.
John
Malcolm and Evelyn Brodie
posted 29/12/2025
Although we are in Spain for the winter, we received the very sad and unexpected death of dear Danni. We are both full of sadness, not only for Danni, but the huge loss for Geoff.
I know how much support, help and love she gave him.
We hope he will be cared for during this very difficult period.
With great sorrow,
Malcolm and Evelyn Brodie
Rosemary Miller
posted 30/12/2025
My dear Jeff, Damien and Leonie
Danielle was such a lovely lady, always so smart and beautifully turned out. She looked after Jeff so well, never a cross word, except occasionally at the bridge table when Jeff played the wrong card!!! We will miss them at the bridge club and my thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Love Rosemary
Bob McMahon
posted 30/12/2025
So sorry for the loss of Danielle, as a bridge partner with Jeff and Liz as well as the devoted wife of Jeff. We'll all miss her at the bridge club, where she was a member for many years
Beryl Fawkes
posted 01/01/2026
My deepest sympathy to Jeff and family at this very sad time.
Eternal rest give unto Danielle, O Lord and let the perpetual light shine upon her. May she now rest in peace. Amen.
Sandra Bardell
posted 01/01/2026
A competitive glamorous lady with a very warm heart and a true friend
Halcyon days
Helga Lord
posted 01/01/2026
Danielle, I'll miss you as my friend in those times of laughter, implicit support and shared confidences. You will be forever in my thoughts whenever I am on the tennis court. Helga
Gail Reynoldson
posted 02/01/2026
I’m sharing a photo from June 2025 of Danielle surrounded by her friends at Reedham Park Tennis Club. She will be so sadly missed by them all and by me a relative new comer who she made feel so included. My sincere condolences to her whole family, she talked of you often and was very proud of you all.
Mary Ann Kelly
posted 02/01/2026
Dear Danielle, I will miss her SO much. Her laughter, the endless chat we all shared over the net about anything from the joys and struggles of family life, the books we were reading, beauty tips...!
Effortlessly elegant, she could have have looked chic in a bin bag. But far more than that, it was her kindness, interest in other people, cheerfulness and good sense that always struck me. And she never complained at whatever life threw at her, it seemed to me. Just smiled and carried organising tennis for us all.
May God rest her sweet soul and comfort Jeff and their lovely children
Mary Ann Kelly
posted 02/01/2026
Dear Danielle
I will miss her SO much. Her laughter as we chatted over the net about anything from the joys and struggles of family life to the books we were reading and beauty tips.
Effortlessly elegant, Danielle could look chic in a bin bag but far beyond that it was her cheerfulness, kindness, interest in other people and good sense that always struck me. It was always Danielle who would mark our new balls so that they would not get lost!
And she never complained, it seemed to me. Whatever life threw at her she just carried on, smiling, chatting and organising tennis for us all when she was often unable to play herself.
May God rest her sweet soul and comfort her dear Jeff and lovely children.
Anny Pollard
posted 02/01/2026
Danielle was such a good friend for so very many years and will be deeply missed on and, even more, off the tennis court. She was always there reliably with kindness, fun and common sense, helping me in countless ways. It is heartbreaking that she was taken from us so unexpectedly but she will be remembered always and with love.
Millie Stedman
posted 02/01/2026
Danielle will be deeply missed by us all at Reedham Park. She was a very valued member always smiling, always fun and a good tennis player. I have enjoyed my many hours of tennis either her.
Phil & Joel Osibogun
posted 02/01/2026
Dear Danielle,
We were so lucky to have had the chance to know you, and will always treasure the memories of our Saturday afternoon doubles games. You were not only a great player, but an even greater person - always so kind and graceful, whether in victory or defeat, and keen to have a chat not only during Saturday afternoon tea, but also before and after club session started. I remember too you staying behind with us on many occasions, well past 5pm, to help us make up a ‘4’ to keep the session going.
I also loved hearing your stories about France, and I’ll never forget the expert travel advice you gave before our trips there. Your warmth and generosity in sharing your experiences meant a lot to me and to Joel, especially when you always took the time to mention how much he'd grown, both in height and in character.
Jeff and family, you’re in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
With deepest sympathy,
Phil and Joel ( your tennis partners and friends from Reedham Park Tennis Club)
Anny Pollard
posted 02/01/2026
I love this photo of Danielle, taken in June last year, and wanted to share it with you
Ann Jones
posted 02/01/2026
A beautiful lady, inside and out.
We'll always remember you, Danielle, especially your wicked backhand slice and volleying magic.
From your tennis chums, who have shared so much fun and laughter with you over the years.
Sending much love
Friday tennis ladies
posted 02/01/2026
Dear Danielle,
Thank you for organising our tennis for so many years. We will miss you terribly, but we will try to continue to put the world to rights, as we so often have in the past
From your Friday morning tennis crew
Helga, Lorraine and Ann x
Andy and Margaret Holden
posted 04/01/2026
Margaret and I were both shocked and saddened upon learning of the unexpected and untimely passing of our lovely neighbour, Dany. We always enjoyed time spent in her vibrant company and very much missed both her, and Jeff, when we moved away from Kenley. We send our deepest condolences to Jeff, and to all Dany’s family at this sad time. We are both thinking of you all at this sad time.
Carol Naughton
posted 04/01/2026
I was so sorry to hear of Danielle's passing, my deepest commiserations to Jeff and all the family, she will be sorely missed. Danielle was a wonderful person always happy and smiling, I will always have wonderful memories of her playing tennis at Reedham over many years.
Carol
Gilberte et Jean-Bernard SZYMANSKI
posted 04/01/2026
Toutes nos pensées sont avec vous.
Tous les souvenirs restent dans nos mémoires.
Nous nous souvenons des merveilleux moments lors de vos visites au Fousseret chaque année.
Nous serons avec vous en ce jour du 6 janvier par la pensée et la prière.
Gil et JB
Susan and Tony Hutchings
posted 04/01/2026
Dany was a great friend for over 45yrs abroad and in this country. Many happy memories of holidays and playing tennis together, she is sadly missed.
Claudine et Jean AGEDE
posted 05/01/2026
Très sincères condoléances pour le départ de votre Mère mais aussi de notre Tatie Nanie dont nous avons toujours d'excellents souvenirs.
Venant de Bornéo mais aussi de Fontainebleau pour nous, toujours en excellente santé grâce au tennis et au Golf, toujours avec la célèbre Honda Civic blanche, nous faisions des rencontres à Saint Germain aussi avec vos Amis où une soirée de réveillon vous vous étiez mis à notre portée à ne parler qu'en français.
Puis vos séjours chez nous au Fousseret vous étiez le rayon de soleil avec Jeff, Damien et Léonie des vacanciers particulièrement beaux, respendissants avec la joie de vivre toujours vêtus de clair, oui tatie Nanie nous apportait la joie de vivre. Les moments de plaisir à déguster des tasses de thé toujours à l'abri du soleil, un style de vie pour appréhender le futur.
Nous avons passé d'agréables moments en votre compagnie "la joie de vivre"
Coco et Jean
Annegret Duerden ad Ian Duerden
posted 05/01/2026
We are very much saddened by the unexpected passing of Danielle . She will be very much missed at the bridge club in Bletchingley and we send our sincere condolences to Jeff and all the family. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Annegret and Ian Duerden
Lisa kempster
posted 05/01/2026
For 35 years it was a privilege to cut your hair and share life’s moments with you. You were elegant , gracious and always chose to see the good in life, never missing a chance to laugh. You cared so deeply for your Dear husband and were devoted to your lovely children.
Your warm and friendship will stay with me always. You will be deeply missed Danielle.
Christopher Day
posted 05/01/2026
Dear Jeff, Damien, Leonie,
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Danielle, a truly remarkable lady, always. I have nothing but wonderful memories of the times that I spent with all of you when growing up in Fourqueux (France), and during visits to your lovely home in Sussex. Thank you Danielle for always being so kind, welcoming, and always with a smile. Wishing you a peaceful rest. And strength to you all Jeff, Damien and Leonie in these difficult times.
Christopher Day
Thalabart family
posted 06/01/2026
Our sympathies to you all . Very sorry I will not be with you today to say goodbye to a good friend. I hope Jeff that you'll stay in touch with us here and of course Damien and Leonie as well.
Gill Love
posted 06/01/2026
Dear Jeff and family
My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Danielle’s happy,, smiley and elegant presence will forever be cherished especially her unforgettable inside -out backhand volleys at net.
As a long time tennis friend I hope you all find comfort in the many happy memories Danielle has created along the way.
With Deepest Sympathy
Gill Love
Carol Tysall
posted 06/01/2026
Danielle was always a joy to be with on the tennis court with her unique playing style and cheerful enthusiasm. She was a lovely friendly face at Reedham for so many years. We will all miss her.
