1921-2021 - Born in Islington 1921, went home peacefully March 5, 2021 in Barrie. Cherished wife of Merle Jones (predeceased), survived by brother Bob (May), sister-in-law Phyllis Jones, children Louise (Terry) Ainsworth, Kirk (Kelly), Larry (Nancy), grandchildren Colleen (Jamie), Sean (Kristin), Rose, Alex (Tyler), greatgrands, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents John and Isabel Miller, siblings Louise Elvey (Bill Greaves), Kathleen (Val) Lecomte,"Jack" John (Tina), Cam (Tryntje).
Jean moved to Collingwood with her family when she was ten where she spent most of her life. She was a brilliant student, a beloved wife, a devoted mother, grandma and great-grandma; she had much joy in time spent with immediate and extended family. She was always a faithful a part of many aspects of life within her church family. Jean won various trophies for her excellent academic work. She was a valued member of the Shipyard office staff until her first child was born. A few years later in life she was a World Book Representative for many decades, well into her seventies. Jean was also greatly involved in Home and School, civic, and charity groups, and worked hard to improve the lot of humanity. She loved travel, books, words and people, and wrote more letters than anyone known. Jean will be remembered as a quiet, kind and gentle person, generous with her time and talents. Jean sang in the choir and loved many hymns of faith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPsxqQsnzJA
Celebration of life to be held in Collingwood at a future date, when Covid restrictions have eased. Please keep in touch so we can notify you of the date.
Donations in memoriam may be made to Trinity United Church, Collingwood https://www.collingwoodunitedchurch.ca/ways-to-give or Sleeping Children Around the World, http://www.scaw.org/#scawhome. Cremation entrusted to Marshall W. Driver Cremation & Burial Service, 19 Ross St., Barrie.