BLACKSTOCK, Jane Oriana (nee Parsons formerly Martin)

Peacefully passed at the Coleman Care Centre in Barrie on Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 at the age of 85. Predeceased by her parents Noel and Elsie Parsons. Survived by her sister Dodie Clark of Calgary and sister-in-law Ann Turner and predeceased by her two brothers Howard and Jack Turner. Loving wife and “travel buddy” of the late Hugh “Hughie” Blackstock (2010) and predeceased by her first husband Ted Martin (2017). Will be sadly missed by Susan (Mike), Tricia (Barry), Ed (Michelle), Charlie (Karen) and James “Jimmy” (Janet). Proud grandma of Chris, Shelby, Bristol, Joel, Ryan, Olivia, Robert and John.

Jane had a great love for travel, well know as a world-traveller. Jane and Hughie travelled the world together, witnessing many different cultures, adventuring on exciting trails and hikes. Jane was also a master gardener and could be found most of her days in her meticulously maintained garden. In her later years, she spent many hours volunteering at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Auxiliary, as well as many churches in the Barrie area. She could be seen Saturday’s at the Barrie Farmers Market selling her soups, baked goods and the occasional plant. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to others and took great pride in her time volunteering. The family would like to thanks the staff at the Coleman Care Centre for the great care and compassion they showed towards Jane over the last few years.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, 30 Worsley St., Barrie. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 1st, 2019 at the Grace United Church, 350 Grove St E., Barrie from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Reception to follow inside the Church Hall. Interment of Jane and Hughie will take place at the Guthrie Cemetery, 2156 Hwy 11 S., Guthrie at 1:45 p.m. Donations in Jane’s memory may be made to the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre and are greatly appreciated by the family.