JEAN JAMIESON

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

• I remember all the times we would get together, Auntie would always ask how my kids were. She was a lovely lady and will be remembered with love. - Posted by: Marlyne Crawford (Neice) on: Dec 09, 2014

• I have known Jean since the early 1980s and she was a wonderful, warm and funny friend. She had such stories to tell and was such a terrific cook to boot. My condolences to all the family gathered today in Winnipeg to farewell Jean as well as those like Jessie, her grandaughter who wasn't able to make the trip. Love Auntie Neen - Posted by: Maureen Harrington (sister of Jean's son-in-law Mike) on: Dec 04, 2014

• I remember having Jean over to the apartment when I lived with her granddaughter Jessica years ago. Her sense of humour, wit, and warm nature have stuck with me to this day. A lovely, lovely human being who I know will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Sara Krynitzki (friend) on: Dec 03, 2014

• Our mothers met a number of years ago and discovered that their husbands were second cousins. Similar in love of food and fun, they developed a great friendship. Although our mother, Dorothy, began to deal with health issues and moved into Golden West Centennial Lodge in 2004, they visited by phone. Once Mum was unable to communicate by phone, Jean would call my home and give me her news and caring wishes to relate to our mother on my next visit. They were both very special ladies. Our mother passed away on June 28 of this year, one week shy of her 98th birthday. Our sincere sympathy to the family. - Posted by: Sandra (distant relative) on: Dec 03, 2014

• Sincerest sympathies to Bev & Larry, Wanda & Mike and all of the family members on the passing of a very special person. I know that she was very proud of each and every one of you whether in her immediate or extended family. I will miss her phone calls when she had a message she wanted to pass on regarding family or maybe politics. I was always amazed that her voice on the phone was as clear and strong as it was 60 years ago. Jean and Bill were a remarkable couple and life was always just a little more fun when they came to visit. We will have many fond memories of Jean in the coming days. - Posted by: Ron & Nancy McGillivray (Cousin of Bill's (from Port Elgin, Ont.)) on: Dec 03, 2014

• Jean taught me one very valuable life lesson. That is, don't judge a person from first impressions. I moved next door to Jean August 1, 1997. The previous owner had sodded the north side of the property adjacent to Jean's for sale purposes and obviously ceased watering it when the deal closed in late June. So one of my first conversations with Jean had her commenting on this brown eyesore outside her side door. I thought, oh no, I've moved next door to some crabby complaining negative Nellie that I'm now going to have to try to avoid. Well, as all of you who know her, that first impression couldn't have been farther from the truth. (And perhaps more indicative of my mindset at the time.) For the next 9 years I enjoyed a friendly neighbour relationship with Jean. During our many conversations her sunny and non-judgmental disposition frequently brought a smile to my face during what were some of the darkest days of my life (thankfully over). For that I will be eternally grateful. It made it very easy to say yes to the few times Jean asked for help with anything. (Trying to think back to them I can count them on one hand.) I couldn't have asked for a better neighbour than her. Jean tolerated my cats roaming about in her yard; in return I gave her free reign to help herself to my vegetable and herb garden, something she never abused and frequently expressed her appreciation for given that she couldn't garden as much as she did when younger. She did use more of my tarragon than I did but that's because it was her favourite herb and I only grew it to make flavoured vinegar. Coincidentally, the year Jean moved, I moved the tarragon plant and it did not take. It must have missed her occasional gentle touch as much as I did. We kept in contact after the move. The last time I saw Jean in person was the spring of 2012. Despite experiencing a stroke the previous winter I was amazed at how sharp and alert she had remained; when I walked into her room there she was reading the newspaper, with several books, including several non-fiction titles, piled near her. She was still keeping her mind extremely active at 97! Jean was and will remain an inspirational role model to me on how to live positively and independently into the senior years. Thank you friend! I also want to thank the family for thinking of me and not having to read of Jean's passing in the newspaper. Raising kind and thoughtful daughters was obviously another of Jean's accomplishments. I'm sure that for the rest of my life I will think of Jean occasionally and always fondly. As you lived, rest in peace Jean. - Posted by: Gloria Lasko (Former Neighbour) on: Dec 02, 2014

• That is a lovely picture of Auntie Jean. She was a wonderful lady and we have such great memories of her. We are praying for the family at this time of your great loss. She will be missed. Love Danny and Bev - Posted by: Danny and Bev McNeill (Nephew and Neice) on: Dec 02, 2014