Passed away peacefully at Tendercare on Monday, February 20, 2006 in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late John for 49 years. Loving mother of Anne Callaghan (Mike) of Sault Ste. Marie and John Close (Mary) of North Bay. Cherished grandmother of Jim, Dan, Laura, Matthew, David, Christie, Greg and Kayla. Dear sister of Lucile Bateman of California. Jean was born in South Byron, New York and she raised her family in Toronto where she worked as a legal secretary. She then moved to Sault Ste. Marie in 2002. A memorial service will be held at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 12 noon. Rev. Mr. Len Monico officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial donations to Tendercare Residents Council or the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family. Special thanks goes to Collegiate Heights staff and the wonderful, caring staff at Tendercare Nursing Home.
