Jean Petre (née Menzies), who gave more than four decades of her life to the lifeboat service, died “peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family” on Friday 6 December.
The news was announced yesterday by RNLI Jersey, which paid tribute to the “friend” of the charity, who was also an active volunteer for many other causes.
In a social media post, they explained: “Jean was a member of the RNLI Jersey Lifeboat Guild from 1977 until she retired last year not long before her 100th birthday. She was a vey active and supportive member right up to her retirement and she continued to take an avid interest in our efforts.”
It added: “She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.”
During her time with the lifeboat charity, Mrs Petre was awarded for her commitment, receiving a badge in recognition of her services.
Mrs Petre was also remembered by the Menzies Clan Society – a heritage-exploring group bearing her maiden name – which said she had made a vital contribution to their work and operation.
In a tribute on Facebook, her nephew, Ian, said that, even at the age of 101, her “conversation and wit [were] undimmed!”
He shared a photograph of Mrs Petre – the young daughter of a Sir Frederick Kay Menzies and Lady May Menzies – which now resides in the National Portrait Gallery.
Dozens of islanders have left Facebook comments paying tribute to Mrs Petre, with one describing her as “a true lady”.
Another said: “A long life well lived. Rest in peace and rise in glory.”
Her cremation will be taking place on Friday at 10:45. Donations have been requested in lieu of flowers to the RNLI Jersey Guild and the Royal British Legion.