Jennifer passed away peacefully at the MacMillan Unit, Antrim Area Hospital on Sunday 5th May surrounded by her family. Our deep condolences are with all her family and friends at this incredibly sorrowful time.

Jennifer joined Ulster Wildlife as our Chief Executive in 2012 and led the charity with passion, energy and dedication - spearheading many areas of work including farming with nature and peatland restoration. Her commitment and drive to achieve nature’s recovery through our work was evident and an inspiration to anyone that knew her.  Jennifer’s passing is not only a huge loss to Ulster Wildlife but to the wider nature conservation sector in Northern Ireland, in which she played a pivotal part.

As Jennifer’s colleagues and friends at Ulster Wildlife, we are understandably shocked and very saddened by her untimely death and we send our love and our thoughts to Jennifer’s husband Norman and their family at this most difficult of times. 

The Funeral Service will take place in Stevenson’s Funeral Home Cushendall Road Ballymena on Wednesday 8th May at 1pm, followed by Interment in Connor New Cemetery. Further information here.

An online book of condolence is available for anyone who knew Jennifer through her role at Ulster Wildlife and who would like to leave a message of condolence for her family. 

We will be paying further tribute to Jennifer and her tireless work for Ulster Wildlife in the weeks ahead. 

If you have any questions or would like to get in touch please contact Dawn Miskelly – Director of Development & Governance at dawn.miskelly@ulsterwildlife.org