Also known as "Jenny"
9 October 1953 – 25 April 2026
Also known as "Jenny"
9 October 1953 – 25 April 2026
LOVEGROVE Jennifer Anne nee Carter:
Peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday 25th, April 2026 aged 72.
Loved wife and soulmate of Denis for 53 years. Adored mother of Kelly, and Julie (deceased). Treasured Nannee of McKenzie, Lexi, Leo, and Dylan Watson; Lachlan, and Hana Joll. Great-Nannee of Ryland Watson
Messages to Jenny’s family may be left on her tribute page at eagars.co.nz/jenny.
In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to the Breast Cancer Foundation in Julie’s memory.
A service to celebrate Jenny’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 46 Watson Street, New Plymouth on Thursday 30 April 2026 at 2pm.
For those unable to attend, Jenny’s funeral will be livestreamed via her tribute page.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
So sorry to hear of Jenny's passing. She was such a beautiful soul. Our thoughts are with you Dennis and Family. Ron and Bev.
My deepest condolences for your loss, Denis and Kelly. I’ll forever treasure the lovely memories I had with Jenny, growing up in Poplar Grove, making my first friend in Kelly back in 1984 and Jenny walking us both back to your place and treated us with delicious baked treats. She was a warm, kind and generous person with a wicked sense of humour which lives on in Kelly. Sending the entire family my love xx
I cant beleive jenny has gone at 72 it just does not seem right You were a great work colleuge you had a great sence of Humor and kept us boys in line . You wil be very sadly missed but never forgoten . Rip now .
My thoughts and heart will be with you all sorry I won’t be able to be there at the funeral Such a beautiful lady and so loving met her several times over the years of my friendship with Kelly And always made me feel welcomed rest in peace beautiful lady xxx
So very sad to read of lovely Jenny's passing. Wonderful Poplar Grove memories of laughs and fun times 'over the fence & through the gate' with Mum and Natalie. Lots of love to Denis and Kelly and families. Hope Jenny & Mum are having a catch up. Jeanette, Scott, Natalie & Amy xoxoxo
So sad to hear about Jenny's passing, we had so many laughs at work and she certainly put the lads in place, a true friend, condolences Dennis, Kelly and the family, both from Chris and Jill
Denis , Kelly and family, So sorry to hear of Jenny’s passing, she was a great person to work with , a true character and treasured member of the Taranaki Railway family.
Sad to hear of your passing
Sympathies to you Denis and family. Thinking of you at this very sad time. Diane Hunt
My deepest sympathy to tge family. Jenny was always full of laughter and fun. Glenyss Jury
Big hugs to Denis, Kelly & family. Jenny was such a giggler xx
Sending lots of love to you all - Dennis, Kelly and family. Jenny’s infectious smile and laugh will remain with me forever. Rest in peace and love Jenny 💕
Sending our love & deepest condolences to Big Dennis, Kelly & Family. Im so sorry to hear about Jenny’s passing. Sending all our love to you all. Jenny was a very special lady to not only me but to my son Tevita. We both had the privilege of being loved & cared for by her. She loved Tevita as her own & He very much loves his Nana Jenny. Very special bond they both had. We will always miss your curly hair & bright red nails. And Thursdays at the fishing club will never be the same. We will forever remember Jenny & the generous lady she is. & Pinky Promise ya Jenny, Tevita will always know his Nana Jenny. Rest in eternal love and peace Jenny. (Grandaughter of Marilyn & Dave Fernee)
Dear Denis (Denise) I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Jenny (Grandma). She was such a lovely, warm and special woman and will be greatly missed. I will always remember her kindness and all the love and care she gave me. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time xxx
Denis, Kel, Kenz, Lexi, Leo, Dilly and Ryland, So sorry to hear your wife, mum and nanee has been taken from you. She loved you all so, so much! She is at peace now. Be gentle with yourselves x
Our deepest condolences to Denis & Kelly during this difficult time. Jenny was truly a beautiful lady, known for her kindness and joyful spirit. Her presence touched many and she will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. RIP Jenny Robyn & Gavin Daniels
Our deepest sympathy to you Dennis and Kelly We can't say enough about our beautiful, caring, positive, generous and kind neighbor Jenny. Just wish we had known you for much longer. You will be so sadly missed
Condolences to Dennis and Kelly, Our thoughts are with you both at this very sad time. You have lost a very special lady. Sorry we can’t be with you on Thursday Daryll and Beryl Russell
Jen, you will be missed so dearly. A wonderful lady and wonderful friend to my bestie Love to Dennis and Kelly 💜💜💜
Those we love never really leave us… Jenny will always live on in the kindness she shared,in the comfort she showed ,her laughter,and the love she gave Thinking of you at this very sad time Jenny’s smile will now become a precious memory
Jenny Thanks for the fun, laughter, sleep overs, coffees and general chats over the years. Memories will last a life time of you lovely special lady. You make sure you and Josh have that cake to celebrate your birthdays together now. Love and hugs always xoxo💖💖 Will be here for the family always xx
Our deepest condolences, Dennis and Kelly. Jenny was such a beautiful lady with a heart of gold. She will be dearly missed.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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