Condolence: Audrey, Pamela, Valerie and Cindy, please accept our deepest sympathy at the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.I hope you take comfort knowing that Jean will be forever remembered by her extended family.Our lives were truly blessed by her kind and gentle soul, and contagious smile.

Condolence: Please accept our most profound sympathy on your mothers passing. Jean played such an important role in my family’s life, we know you all as we will, miss her very much. Jean gave so much and asked for so little, her way of navigating this challenging world we all live in. May all of you find comfort knowing what a wonderful mother Jean was. Shawn, Irene, Aerin, Nick and Tyson

Condolence: Please accept our sympathy for your moms passing. Jean was such a typical determined Irish woman. Throughout her life she gave out to others and gently steered those that needed help. She endured all that life throws at us and just kept going, even in later years. Her faith helped her to persevere and we hope now, she is reaping all that deserves in a different place.

Condolence: We are sorry for your loss. May "the God of all comfort"(2 Corinthians 1:3,4) comfort and soothe your heart. His promises,found in the Holy Scriptures,can offer much hope. It assures us at John 5:28,29 that our loved ones will be remembered and brought back to life in the resurrection. Please allow God's Word to strengthen you and help you to endure this most difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, from Hanover, Ontario

Condolence: Remembering Jean's many kindnesses and thoughtful service through the years. While she was here at Delmanor Glen Abbey, Oakville, ON for only a short while, she is fondly remembered. She and I first met at a Christian Education conference when she and Art lived in Newington, ON while he studied for the ministry at Queen's University. We reconnected when she and Baz moved to Oakville and attended Glen Abbey United Church. John Shearman.

Condolence: I am saddened to read about Jean's passing. I worked with her at WCH for many years. I don't have to tell you that she was a very special woman. She always had a smile, a kind word and a gentle touch to give to those around her. She officiated my wedding ceremony in my friend's backyard which I now see was her birthday! Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Jean, until we meet again, love Rosanne

Condolence: I was saddened to learn of Jean's death this morning in the Toronto Star. At the same time it brought back many memories of the years we worked closely together at Women's College Hospital. I was the social worker on the NICU and High Risk Maternity Unit at WCH and worked closely with her for several years prior to her retirement. She was the core of a small innovative Perinatal Bereavement Team-- initially we alternated on call 24/7. Not only was she able to provide exceptional support to her patients and their families, but she was always there for staff too. In all my years as a social worker in the health system I have encountered very few people who commanded the universal respect in which Jean was held. I will always remember her with both affection and professional respect.

Condolence: I read of Jean's passing this morning and was saddened. I first met Jean in 1982 at WCH. My daughter Katie was in the NICU and Jean provided comfort and counseling around her difficult birth and near death. In early life, Katie was diagnosed with severe cerebral palsy. Several years later I reconnected with Jean as Katie had again experienced significant medical issues. She was the most kind and compassionate women and helped me immensely through the darkest times of my life. Thankfully Katie is still with me (34 this year) and doing extremely well. It is a miracle. I think of Jean often and wanted to convey my sincerest condolences to all of her family and friends.

Condolence: Dear Audrey, Valerie, Pamela and Cindy, We are so sorry to hear that your dear mum has died. The end of an era but more importantly for you all, the end of that journey with your mum. I didn't know your mum, but we have as a family heard stories about her, and you all, and I still picture her as that pretty young woman holding a baby in the photo of all the family when you visited Bangor in the early sixties. And from the Christmas card photos your parents used to send of you all. I also remember the photo of her on her wedding day to Uncle Arthur, with Dad there and our mum a bridesmaid. Another time, but precious. I have met you Valerie, and your girls, and would love to meet you all one day. I do send you my heartfelt love and condolences at this time. I know it won't be easy but I am sure you will all rise to the occasion and give her a wonderful memorial service. I would love to see any tributes from that, if possible. I am also sure that you will honour her memory by living your lives to the full - what any mother would want for her children. God bless you and your families. With love, Heather, Guy, Georgia, Lucia and Eliza xx

Condolence: Dear Pamela I was saddened to hear from you that your dear mother has passed away. Please be assured of my prayers for you and your family. May your heart find healing in cherished memories. May you spirit find comfort in the thoughts and prayers of those who care about you. Susan van Duinen

Condolence: We are sorry to hear of Jean's passing. We knew Jean through committee work at the United Church of Canada and her and Bas' time at Glen Abbey UC in Oakville. We always enjoyed chatting with Jean after service as she had thoughtful and often passionate comments about the church. We are sure that she will be missed and hold you in our prayers.

Condolence: You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. You all have so many beautiful qualities that ur loving mum and grandma passed onto u. Keep her memory alive and remember the happy times. We send our loving wishes to you all. Love you always. The Hodgen family, Bangor, Nothern Ireland. Xxxxx

Condolence: I spent a weekend with Jean at Val's place in Victoria a few years ago .She was such a lovely strong person .I was glad I had a chance to meet her . All the best to the family . Bernice Burton Halifax Nova Scotia

Condolence: Sorry to hear of the passing of your mum and grandmother. We hope you embrace all the happy memories you shared throughout the years and we will be thinking of you all everyday xxx love from Bangor

Condolence: Blessings for Robi, Jessamae and Donna for their loving support and kindness through this journey. A special thanks to her doctor Annette McCall, and her nurses, Vivien and Mary for their thoughtful care and support during her final hours. This is an advantage of social media, we obtain an opportunity to share. Jean was a lovely Pastor and exuded key Christian values. RIP Jean and thank you for the love, joy, hope and peace that you shared. kind regards, BoB, Trustee, Glen Abbey United Church, Oakville, ON.