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Friends of Burnley teenager Jane Young, who has died in New Zealand, said she had been a 'brilliant friend' who was full of life.
Jane had attended Wellfield C of E Primary School, Ightenhill, and spent a year at Ivy Bank High School before moving to New Zealand with her mother Lorraine, and brothers Christopher, Alastair and George.
Tiffany Thomas, a classmate at Wellfield, said: "She was full of life, really happy, and dedicated to her friends and her schoolwork.
"It was her idea to set up a school newspaper and we worked together on it.
"She was a brilliant girl and I can't believe she's gone.
"I'm just trying to get in touch with as many of her old friends in Burnley as possible now, so that we can all remember her together.
"We all missed her a lot when she moved."
"The family had gone to New Zealand for a better life, and they were all doing so well."
Principal of Jane's school in New Zealand Vince Dobbs said she was an "incredible" young woman.
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He said: "I suppose you'd call her the brightest and the best.
"She was most enthusiastic, positive, always able to get the best out of a situation, and never let an opportunity go past."
In her profile on the website bebo.com, Jane described herself as a party animal whose motto was "live for the moments you can't put into words".
Friends in New Zealand have set up a memorial page to her.
One, Laura Huntley, said: "You don't deserve to be where you are and I'll always, ALWAYS remember your smile and your laugh and everything about you. Much Love."
Another added: "Forever Jane Young who "lived fast and died young" - she will stay burned in my memory forever."
Friends including some of those who were at the party will hold a silence in the centre of Christchurch on Saturday.
12:37pm Tuesday 8th May 2007
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CommentPosted by: Vincent Lasei, Christchurch NZ on 1:35pm Tue 8 May 07
[italic]italic[/italic] Hey Jane.
RIP you dont know me and i know that the Lord is with you right now and comforting you.Me and my family are praying for all your close friends and family who are affected.I'm samoan and if God lets you see this comment from the heavens then i hope you can forgive me on behalf of Lipine Sila.Cya Later.......Standing with Christ :-)
Hey Jane.
RIP you dont know me and i know that the Lord is with you right now and comforting you.Me and my family are praying for all your close friends and family who are affected.I'm samoan and if God lets you see this comment from the heavens then i hope you can forgive me on behalf of Lipine Sila.Cya Later.......Standing with Christ :-)
Posted by: ricky bernard, burnley lancashire on 3:13pm Tue 8 May 07
Rest in peace Jane you were a great kid and a pleasure to know,we last saw you when you came back to Burnley for a visit you will always be remembered Ricky Lynne and family your neighbours in Burnley
Rest in peace Jane you were a great kid and a pleasure to know,we last saw you when you came back to Burnley for a visit you will always be remembered Ricky Lynne and family your neighbours in Burnley
Posted by: Katy Sollis, Nelson on 3:56pm Tue 8 May 07
Rest In Peace Jane.
Posted by: Sara Harrison, Burnley on 4:49pm Tue 8 May 07
Wat a horrible thing to happen! I will miss you so much jane you've been a great mate to me since our young age of 3 even when you moved to nz. Love u so much and iwll miss u loads RIP ****
Wat a horrible thing to happen! I will miss you so much jane you've been a great mate to me since our young age of 3 even when you moved to nz. Love u so much and iwll miss u loads RIP ****
Posted by: Gillian, Charlotte and Lucy on 7:14pm Tue 8 May 07
Such sad awful news. We are all stunned and shocked. Deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts are with you all. Rest in Peace Jane.
Such sad awful news. We are all stunned and shocked. Deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts are with you all. Rest in Peace Jane.
Posted by: Julie Kilbride (nee Edwards), burnley on 7:23pm Tue 8 May 07
I only knew you briefly, but you will be sadly missed from an old friend of your mums. God bless and God bless to Lorraine, Harry and boys. My thoughts are with you all x x x
I only knew you briefly, but you will be sadly missed from an old friend of your mums. God bless and God bless to Lorraine, Harry and boys. My thoughts are with you all x x x
Posted by: lucy mckelvey, burnley, lancashire, on 7:25pm Tue 8 May 07
we are all thinking about you. i went to your primary, and even though i never spoke to you in person, i am tld that you were a fantastic person, who always had a smile on your face.
Rest in peace, and we are all thinking about you at the moment x
we are all thinking about you. i went to your primary, and even though i never spoke to you in person, i am tld that you were a fantastic person, who always had a smile on your face.
Rest in peace, and we are all thinking about you at the moment x
Posted by: Shirley James & Jean Riley, Burnley, Lancashire on 10:13pm Tue 8 May 07
We were your lunch time supervisors for the years you and your brothers spent at Wellfield. Such a lovely family, our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Jane, you will be fondly remembered by all staff, past and present, at Wellfield C of E primary school.
We were your lunch time supervisors for the years you and your brothers spent at Wellfield. Such a lovely family, our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Jane, you will be fondly remembered by all staff, past and present, at Wellfield C of E primary school.
Posted by: Sean Boyle, Geelong, Australia on 12:21am Wed 9 May 07
hi jane. your life was taken just as it was beginning. i am struggling for words to say right now, but my thoughts are with your family and everybody that knows you. i know you don't know me, but i just wanted to say a few words.
R.I.P
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hi jane. your life was taken just as it was beginning. i am struggling for words to say right now, but my thoughts are with your family and everybody that knows you. i know you don't know me, but i just wanted to say a few words.
R.I.P
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Posted by: Ngapinenga, Christchurch!! on 1:28am Wed 9 May 07
R.I.P
I may not have known you in person but tou seem like a nice and beautyful person!!
Please go in peace!!
R.I.P Jane Young
R.I.P
I may not have known you in person but tou seem like a nice and beautyful person!!
Please go in peace!!
R.I.P Jane Young
Posted by: KaAti, Christchurch on 1:28am Wed 9 May 07
R.I.P Rest In Peace Jane............
Its every kidz nightmare to go through something like what you went through...
i hope your in a beter palce and happy!...[/bold]
mwahz xoxoxoxoxoxoxox[bold]bold[/bold]
R.I.P Rest In Peace Jane............
Its every kidz nightmare to go through something like what you went through...
i hope your in a beter palce and happy!...
mwahz xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxbold
Posted by: Erin, Christchruch on 9:45am Wed 9 May 07
Rest in Peace Jane, I remember you from primary school and you seemed like a happy, beautiful girl. This didn't deserve to happen and I hope you're in a good place now. Gone but never forgotten.
Rest in Peace Jane, I remember you from primary school and you seemed like a happy, beautiful girl. This didn't deserve to happen and I hope you're in a good place now. Gone but never forgotten.
Posted by: Gary Mills, Burnley on 10:23am Wed 9 May 07
Harry
Just shocked to hear your tragic news- havnt seen you in a while now but my heartfelt sympathy and my thoughts go out to you, your wife and family.Take care.
Harry
Just shocked to hear your tragic news- havnt seen you in a while now but my heartfelt sympathy and my thoughts go out to you, your wife and family.Take care.
Posted by: David Hargreaves, burnley on 4:05pm Wed 9 May 07
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time Harry take care
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time Harry take care
Posted by: WENDY CHESTER, padiham on 4:38pm Wed 9 May 07
so sorry to hear your sad news, my daughter sadie knew jane from school. My deepest sympathy to your whole family. Mrs Wendy chester
so sorry to hear your sad news, my daughter sadie knew jane from school. My deepest sympathy to your whole family. Mrs Wendy chester
Posted by: Nicola Elliott and Lindsay Molyneux, Burnley on 5:02pm Wed 9 May 07
RIP Jane, you will never be forgotten! and always in our thoughts ****
RIP Jane, you will never be forgotten! and always in our thoughts ****
Posted by: Laura Cunliffe, Burnley on 5:59pm Wed 9 May 07
Jane, i was so sad to hear about this =( you were an absolutely amazin person n i thought my life was over when you moved to new zealand!! i admired the way you always used to say what you thought and stand by it! you had great ambition, even from a young age, and everyone believed you would make it and get what you wanted out of life! bright and intelligent, you were always top at everything you did! we will all miss you and were so sad that we'll only see you again when we join you with the angels. rest in peace chick, you'll be missed!
my thoughts are with your family ****
Jane, i was so sad to hear about this =( you were an absolutely amazin person n i thought my life was over when you moved to new zealand!! i admired the way you always used to say what you thought and stand by it! you had great ambition, even from a young age, and everyone believed you would make it and get what you wanted out of life! bright and intelligent, you were always top at everything you did! we will all miss you and were so sad that we'll only see you again when we join you with the angels. rest in peace chick, you'll be missed!
my thoughts are with your family ****
Posted by: Jenni Shaw, Burnley on 6:37pm Wed 9 May 07
Jane, It was so upsetting when you moved away to New Zealand, but now, knowing that you wont be able to come back to see us agen is absolutely devistating. You were an amazing girl with so many friends and you are missed so much by all of them. Ill neva forget our talks on the way home from school, or whenwe were all at your house for one last time before you moved and how we all just cried all night, or how u used 2 tell us that our boyfriends wernt good enough for us and you were always right! You were a great girl and an irreplaceable friend. The memories that we have of you we will cherish forever. Looking at pictures of you now you are so beautiful, a true face for an angel.
We will never forget our little jayney bah dah.
Jenni x x x
Jane, It was so upsetting when you moved away to New Zealand, but now, knowing that you wont be able to come back to see us agen is absolutely devistating. You were an amazing girl with so many friends and you are missed so much by all of them. Ill neva forget our talks on the way home from school, or whenwe were all at your house for one last time before you moved and how we all just cried all night, or how u used 2 tell us that our boyfriends wernt good enough for us and you were always right! You were a great girl and an irreplaceable friend. The memories that we have of you we will cherish forever. Looking at pictures of you now you are so beautiful, a true face for an angel.
We will never forget our little jayney bah dah.
Jenni x x x
Posted by: Margaret Ridehalgh, Pendle on 9:00am Thu 10 May 07
Harry
We were so very sad to hear your tragic news. Our sincere thoughts and sympathies go to you and your family.
From your old colleagues at Pendle Council Architects and Surveyors Department, Booth Street.
Harry
We were so very sad to hear your tragic news. Our sincere thoughts and sympathies go to you and your family.
From your old colleagues at Pendle Council Architects and Surveyors Department, Booth Street.
Posted by: Nigel & Matthew Waterworth, Burnley on 9:03am Thu 10 May 07
Harry & Lorraine
Words cannot express the shock of the tragic news about Jane.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this sad time.
You are in our thoughts and hearts.
Nigel & Matthew Waterworth
Harry & Lorraine
Words cannot express the shock of the tragic news about Jane.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this sad time.
You are in our thoughts and hearts.
Nigel & Matthew Waterworth
Posted by: Jessica Schofield, Burnley on 9:53am Thu 10 May 07
What a lovely friend you were ive known you from the age of 4!!! and you will always be rememberd in my heart and every1 hu knew you!
R.I.P Jane miss ya ****
What a lovely friend you were ive known you from the age of 4!!! and you will always be rememberd in my heart and every1 hu knew you!
R.I.P Jane miss ya ****
Posted by: Denise Bell, Burnley on 5:27pm Thu 10 May 07
Dear Harry and Lorraine
I am so sorry for your tragic loss, words are not enough.
Thinking of you all
Dear Harry and Lorraine
I am so sorry for your tragic loss, words are not enough.
Thinking of you all
Posted by: Laura waddington, burnley on 6:39pm Thu 10 May 07
Rest in Peace Jane, its been a while since seeing you but u will still be sadly missed. Sorry to Lorraine, Chris Alister and George for your tragic loss, deepest sympathy.Thinkin of you all, the Waddington family
Rest in Peace Jane, its been a while since seeing you but u will still be sadly missed. Sorry to Lorraine, Chris Alister and George for your tragic loss, deepest sympathy.Thinkin of you all, the Waddington family
Posted by: waddingtons, Burnley on 7:03pm Thu 10 May 07
Dear Harry, Lorraine and the boys, Sorry for your loss, thinking of you in this sad time, you are in our hearts. Jane will be sadly missed, what a wonderful young lady, bless your hearts x
Dear Harry, Lorraine and the boys, Sorry for your loss, thinking of you in this sad time, you are in our hearts. Jane will be sadly missed, what a wonderful young lady, bless your hearts x
Posted by: Graham Harrison, Barnoldswick on 7:34pm Thu 10 May 07
Harry
So very sorry to hear the news. My heart goes out to you and your family. Be strong.
Harry
So very sorry to hear the news. My heart goes out to you and your family. Be strong.
Posted by: Gemma Lewis, Burnley on 8:32pm Thu 10 May 07
Jane you will be missed by all of your friends who knew you from nursery and Wellfield. I have lots of happy memories from when we were growing up, all the birthday parties we shared. You will be truely missed and our thoughts are with your family. RIP xxx
Jane you will be missed by all of your friends who knew you from nursery and Wellfield. I have lots of happy memories from when we were growing up, all the birthday parties we shared. You will be truely missed and our thoughts are with your family. RIP xxx
Posted by: Warren McKinlay, Christchurch NZ on 8:54am Fri 11 May 07
I didnt know you but such a tragedy should never have happened my heart and thought go out to your family and friends god bless you all R>I>P> Jane
I didnt know you but such a tragedy should never have happened my heart and thought go out to your family and friends god bless you all R>I>P> Jane
Posted by: Harry Young, 827-497 on 10:46am Fri 11 May 07
Thank you everyone, for your lovely, heartfelt words.
It is a great help to us to know that so many of you in our home town are thinking of Jane and the rest of us.
Why do things like this always seem to happen to the nicest people, like our Jane and the other girl, Hannah - another bright, lovely girl with everything to live for?
Anyway, thanks again and thanks to Wellfield School for marking this tragedy.
Thank you everyone, for your lovely, heartfelt words.
It is a great help to us to know that so many of you in our home town are thinking of Jane and the rest of us.
Why do things like this always seem to happen to the nicest people, like our Jane and the other girl, Hannah - another bright, lovely girl with everything to live for?
Anyway, thanks again and thanks to Wellfield School for marking this tragedy.
Posted by: Pam Parry, Burnley on 11:58am Fri 11 May 07
I was so shocked to hear about Jane this morning. Our thoughts are with you Lorraine, Harry, Chris, George and Alastair. RIP Jane. God Bless. Pam, David and Katie Parry.
I was so shocked to hear about Jane this morning. Our thoughts are with you Lorraine, Harry, Chris, George and Alastair. RIP Jane. God Bless. Pam, David and Katie Parry.
Posted by: Jayne Heys, Fence on 2:09pm Fri 11 May 07
Dear Harry, Lorraine and family,
We are so sorry to here of the tragic loss of Jane.
Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
God Bless and Take care
Jayne and David Heys
Dear Harry, Lorraine and family,
We are so sorry to here of the tragic loss of Jane.
Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
God Bless and Take care
Jayne and David Heys
Posted by: Stephen Pickup, Burnley on 5:24pm Fri 11 May 07
Harry, Lorraine and family,We were devastated to hear the sad news about Jane.Words are difficult at times like this but 'don't be sorry but be sad for your loss' but remember all the good times and the years you have had with your daughter Jane. Our hearts are with you and be as strong as you can under the circumstances.God Bless all of you.
Harry, Lorraine and family,We were devastated to hear the sad news about Jane.Words are difficult at times like this but 'don't be sorry but be sad for your loss' but remember all the good times and the years you have had with your daughter Jane. Our hearts are with you and be as strong as you can under the circumstances.God Bless all of you.
Posted by: Lorraine Thomas, burnley on 10:59pm Fri 11 May 07
No words can describe how you must all feel at this awful tragic time. Rejoice in the legacy of love Jane left behind in everyone she met. My thoughts are with you all
No words can describe how you must all feel at this awful tragic time. Rejoice in the legacy of love Jane left behind in everyone she met. My thoughts are with you all
Posted by: Luke Davis, Christchurch on 6:39am Sat 12 May 07
Rest in Peace Jane. You were a wonderful person and it was great to know you. All the best.
Rest in Peace Jane. You were a wonderful person and it was great to know you. All the best.
Posted by: Pat Garner, Burnley on 3:53pm Sat 12 May 07
Dear Lorraine and family.
Danielle and I are remembering the happy days riding Miss Dee at Crow Wood. You are always in our thoughts
Dear Lorraine and family.
Danielle and I are remembering the happy days riding Miss Dee at Crow Wood. You are always in our thoughts
Posted by: Corey Baker, Christchurch NZ on 3:34am Sun 13 May 07
Jane all i can see is your beautiful smile always happy always friendly! your a star!
Jane all i can see is your beautiful smile always happy always friendly! your a star!
Posted by: G Nolan, Christchurch on 11:51am Mon 14 May 07
To Chris & family,
My heart goes out to you all - your beautiful sister who will always be with you, looking over you & your family. You have spoken so beautifully of Jane and your words so heartfelt. She would be very proud of you and your strength that you have shown during this time. I didn't know Jane personally but my brother was doing his English homework with her at school on the Friday and like everyone - is finding it hard to believe that this has happened. It seems that everyone who met Jane couldn't help but love her as she touched the lives of so many in her 16 years - she can never be forgotten.
I'll make sure my brother looks out for you Chris :)
'Memories never fade - they only get more precious.' Thinking of you & your family at this time.
Gabriella.(Joe Nolan's sister)
To Chris & family,
My heart goes out to you all - your beautiful sister who will always be with you, looking over you & your family. You have spoken so beautifully of Jane and your words so heartfelt. She would be very proud of you and your strength that you have shown during this time. I didn't know Jane personally but my brother was doing his English homework with her at school on the Friday and like everyone - is finding it hard to believe that this has happened. It seems that everyone who met Jane couldn't help but love her as she touched the lives of so many in her 16 years - she can never be forgotten.
I'll make sure my brother looks out for you Chris :)
'Memories never fade - they only get more precious.' Thinking of you & your family at this time.
Gabriella.(Joe Nolan's sister)
Posted by: colette and dave, spain on 2:34pm Mon 14 May 07
our thoughts are with you all at this tragic time . a great loss to you both and your family. we will try to find you when we travel to N.Z. in july. sending hugs to you all colette and dave.****
our thoughts are with you all at this tragic time . a great loss to you both and your family. we will try to find you when we travel to N.Z. in july. sending hugs to you all colette and dave.****
Posted by: tracey, burnley on 5:33pm Tue 15 May 07
Dear Harry,Lorraine,Chris,George and Alister
Im so sorry to hear the tragic news of Jane, I used to look after Chris Jane and George back in 1993..You were a wonderful family to work for.Time has passed but i still think of them all as being little.
Im thinking of you all at this very sad time, Harry and Lorraine my heart goes out to you.
All my love to you all
Tracey
Dear Harry,Lorraine,Chris,George and Alister
Im so sorry to hear the tragic news of Jane, I used to look after Chris Jane and George back in 1993..You were a wonderful family to work for.Time has passed but i still think of them all as being little.
Im thinking of you all at this very sad time, Harry and Lorraine my heart goes out to you.
All my love to you all
Tracey
Posted by: darryl, Auckland on 1:06pm Wed 16 May 07
Hi there i didn't know jane young but she looked like a nice girl and her life was taken so tagically. My thoughts are with the family and freinds when i read about the tragity i cried for at least 25 mins just reading what had happened.Lots of love xxxooo
Hi there i didn't know jane young but she looked like a nice girl and her life was taken so tagically. My thoughts are with the family and freinds when i read about the tragity i cried for at least 25 mins just reading what had happened.Lots of love xxxooo
Posted by: rosie peterson, christchurch on 4:11am Sat 19 May 07
Jane was a good friend to me wen i first started at unlimited, its so sad wat happened i cant belive it and dont want to. she will b missed.
Jane was a good friend to me wen i first started at unlimited, its so sad wat happened i cant belive it and dont want to. she will b missed.
Posted by: Allan Henderson, Christchurch NZ on 5:58am Sat 19 May 07
My name is Allan and I teach at unlimted school in Christchurch where Jane and her Brother George were bothj students in my Psychology and Sociology classes.
I taught her on the Friday afternoon before the tradgedy. I guess I was her last teacher. I have never been so upset. She carried a light into the room
My name is Allan and I teach at unlimted school in Christchurch where Jane and her Brother George were bothj students in my Psychology and Sociology classes.
I taught her on the Friday afternoon before the tradgedy. I guess I was her last teacher. I have never been so upset. She carried a light into the room
Posted by: sad 24/7, chch on 9:46pm Sat 19 May 07
hey it so sad that hannah and jane at that party they were 2 innocent 16 year old year old girlz so R.I.P jane and hannah xoxoxo
hey it so sad that hannah and jane at that party they were 2 innocent 16 year old year old girlz so R.I.P jane and hannah xoxoxo
Posted by: Tiffany Thomas, Burnley on 9:43pm Tue 29 May 07
I cant believe what has happened - Jane you were always a fantastic friend and even though we lost touch you'll be very sadly missed. Thank you for the memories, i'll treasure them always :) It was an honour to know you Jane. Rest in peace ****
I cant believe what has happened - Jane you were always a fantastic friend and even though we lost touch you'll be very sadly missed. Thank you for the memories, i'll treasure them always :) It was an honour to know you Jane. Rest in peace ****
Posted by: Diane Asquith, Newcastle upon tyne on 10:10am Sat 2 Jun 07
As Jane's Aunt and Lorraine's sister, could I extend our heartfelt thank you for the beautiful tributes. Lorraine has asked that I act as advocate here in the UK for those wishing to contact her; please telephone me on 0191 4774491 if you feel it appropriate[italic]italic[/italic]
As Jane's Aunt and Lorraine's sister, could I extend our heartfelt thank you for the beautiful tributes. Lorraine has asked that I act as advocate here in the UK for those wishing to contact her; please telephone me on 0191 4774491 if you feel it appropriate
Posted by: olivia, new zealand on 1:32am Thu 1 Nov 07
[bold]hey didnt no u but rip u sounded like a reali cool chick and its sad that u are gone :( rip hun xoxoxooxox
hey didnt no u but rip u sounded like a reali cool chick and its sad that u are gone :( rip hun xoxoxooxox
Posted by: April, Christchurch, New Zealand on 1:47am Fri 22 Feb 08
Jane i didnt know you and yet i cry every time i look at your bebo and leave you my love, or find anything about you on this amazing crazy internet. You touched my life, taught me to live for each day and to love and be happy. Forever young sweetheart, i know all your friends must miss you so so much. I miss you and didn't know a thing about you.
Anyway here is my love once again you beautiful girl. Hope heaven is as beautiful as you x x
Jane i didnt know you and yet i cry every time i look at your bebo and leave you my love, or find anything about you on this amazing crazy internet. You touched my life, taught me to live for each day and to love and be happy. Forever young sweetheart, i know all your friends must miss you so so much. I miss you and didn't know a thing about you.
Anyway here is my love once again you beautiful girl. Hope heaven is as beautiful as you x x
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