TRIBUTES have been paid to former Jersey politician Sarah Ferguson, who has died.
She was first elected to the States in 2002, as a Deputy in St Brelade. She was re-elected three years later before gaining a Senatorial seat in 2008.
Sad news this morning, Sarah Ferguson passed away. She will be sadly missed by me as my friend, mentor & role model. I will always cherish our times working together in the PAC & beyond. I learned a lot from Sarah& her dedication to the public & to truth will stay with me forever
— Inna Gardiner, Minister for Children and Education (@innagardiner) September 14, 2022
Mrs Ferguson lost her seat in 2014 following a close contest which went to a recount, but was re-elected in a by-election two years later.
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Very sad to hear that Sarah Ferguson has died. We disagreed on some issues, but she was tenacious in challenging conventional or lazy thinking, and opened my eyes to issues facing the elderly.— Jonathan Renouf (@JonathanRenouf) September 14, 2022
Sad news this morning, Sarah Ferguson passed away. She will be sadly missed by me as my friend, mentor and role model. I will always cherish our times working together in the PAC and beyond, I learned a lot from Sarah. dedication to the pubic and to truth will stay with me foreve
— Inna Gardiner, Minister for Children and Education (@innagardiner) September 14, 2022
Deeply saddened to learn former Senator Ferguson has died. She was a strong and forceful spirit who passionately fought for what she believed to be right. She showed kindness and compassion to those in need. I will miss our run ins and laugh ins and our jokes about her handbag.
— Moz Scott (@MozScott) September 14, 2022
She did not stand in this year’s general election.
Deeply saddened to learn former Senator Ferguson has died. She was a strong and forceful spirit who passionately fought for what she believed to be right. She showed kindness and compassion to those in need. I will miss our run ins and laugh ins and our jokes about her handbag.
— Moz Scott (@MozScott) September 14, 2022
She will be sadly missed in her home Parish of St.Brelade where she was Deputy before being elected Senator MJ
— Connétable Mike Jackson (@mikejackson1952) September 14, 2022
In a statement, Chief Minister Kristina Moore said: ‘I was very sad to learn that former Senator Sarah Ferguson has passed away. Sarah served for 18 years as a States Member and was well-respected in the Assembly and our community.
‘Sarah was perhaps best known for being a forensic scrutineer of government policy, and a strong voice in the States for pensioners. Those of us who worked with her knew of her care and compassion for others.
‘Sarah fought her illness with typical courage and bravery. I will miss her greatly and send my condolences and best wishes to Sarah’s family.’
She will be sadly missed in her home Parish of St.Brelade where she was Deputy before being elected Senator MJ
— Connétable Mike Jackson (@mikejackson1952) September 14, 2022
She was the last DJ, who played what she wanted to play; said what she wanted to say… RIP Sarah. pic.twitter.com/RnqZ6rPqvy
— ???????? Monty Tadier???????? (@DeputyTadier) September 14, 2022
