Jane Strong : Cabin Crew
Sadly we learn that Jane, former cabin crew from 1973 till 1983, passed away on 19th July 2023 following a diagnosis of cancer in 2021. My sincere condolences go out to Jane's family, friends and former colleagues.

In 1984 Jane moved on From BCal to work as manager of Mothercare in Horsham, returning to LGW to conduct marketing surveys, then working with British Airways at check-in, and lastly as a BA ‘Auntie’ until retirement
Service details

Jane’s funeral service was held on 8 August 2023 in the church of St Mary the Virgin in Shipley, Horsham.

A gathering was held afterwards to share stories and memories of Jane’s life.
Jane Remembered

From Helena McGowan Burgoyne
Jane and I were on the same ab initio course with BCal in August 1973. A lovely lady who will be greatly missed by her family and many friends

From Tricia Riley
So very sad to hear the news of Jane’s death. We trained together and shared a house in Tilgate with Maureen Magarvy RIP. Condolences to the family

From Roger Warren: RIP Jane

From Anne Murray
I met Jane when we flew together and then worked with her in skyflyers for 8 years until the department was closed. She was the best person you could have had the fortune to meet and work with. RIP Jane my beautiful friend

From Jim Will: R I P Jane.

From Coreen Wilcox
I was so sorry to hear this sad news. I remember Jane from flying, afterwards at LGW and in later years when our daughters attended the same ballet class. She was such a lovely lady and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. Rest in peace Jane xxx

From Maureen Miller
So very saddened to hear about Jane. Had coffee with her few months ago and as always she was smiley and positive. A really beautiful lady inside and out. xx

From Ray Davies: RIP

From Linda Collyer: Sorry to hear of Jane's passing. Condolences to family.

From Claire Vickers: So sad to hear this. Sincere condolences to all Jane’s family & friends

From Richard and Sharon Bristow

RIP Jane. A strong  lady in every sense. Deepest condolences to her Daughters and to Phillip.

From Jeanette Hodges: RIP Jane…lucky to have known you through doing Market Research together at LGW

From Kathy Perry
Happy memories of a beautiful lady from our training and flying days to meeting up again years later at the BCal reunions and then our great pub lunch catch ups! You will be missed by all who knew you. Heartfelt condolences to your nearest and dearest



If you would like to leave a message in remembrance please drop me a line anytime at  BCalatribute@outlook.com


Condolences have been extended by:

Dave Thaxter, Lindsay Smith, Gary Keast, Christine Swift, Ana Eva Heuberger, Tricia Riley, Joanna James, Adrian Schilke, Jean Bagnell, Ricky Cuss, Iain Hutchison, Sara Cunningham, Jim Will, Lee Rose, Laurie Evans, Sylvia Murphy, Terry de la Haye, Karen Rayner, Nick Washington-Jones, Keryma Briceño Neff, David R Holder, Gillian Goodchild-Dyer, Anne Murray, Liz Tiley, Linda Daley, Karen Walker, Mike Phillips, Claire Johnson, Doni Parlanti, Angela Martin, Tina Harvey, John Mason-White, Dudley Rice, Sarah Perryman, Simon Rickard, Judith Oliemans, Denise Aldridge, Kris Massie, Maureen Miller, Coreen Wilcox, Suzun Edmead, Frances Jane Flynn, Cheryl Freeth, John Meighan, Graham Lambert, Joanna Dyckes, Debee Boerner, Geoff Tymms, Riaz Butt, Christine Jegu,




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