Avis de décès de Jean-Catherine Morris - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

Jean Catherine Dowswell (née Morris) September 10, 1920 - September 12, 2004 Funeral arrangements by Jenkens Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our cherished mother on September 12, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Jean was born in Fort William, Ontario on September 10, 1920 to Alexander and Catherine Morris. She was educated in Fort William. Jean worked at Canada Car as a welder during the war, where she met Howard. Howard enlisted in the Navy in 1941 and was stationed in Liverpool, Nova Scotia. Jean and Howard were married in Liverpool, Nova Scotia on June 28, 1944. After returning to Fort William, Jean and Howard settled on Vanguard Avenue where they had a small hobby farm. Jean worked on the farm for many years, tending to animals, gardening and raising five children. Jean had many hobbies including decorating wedding cakes and upholstering furniture. After the passing of Howard, Jean moved into a condo on Arthur Street, where she resided until being hospitalized in May 2004. Jean was a loving, caring, gentle and soft spoken lady who took pride in her family and her home. Jean had a wit and dry sense of humour which brought smiles to those who knew her. Her most treasured moments were family gatherings and visits with her family and friends. During the last few years Jean truly enjoyed her outings to the Casino-she always came out a winner. Left to cherish her memory are her three sons, Robert (Debbie), Richard (Gerry), Donald (Natalie), twin daughters, Sandra Campbell (Kenora, ON) and Susan (Paul) Poulin. Grandchildren; Jody & Robert Dowswell, Jennean (John) Pogue, Aaron (Laura) Dowswell, Heather & Neil Campbell, Dene & Neil Poulin, Curtis & Megan Dowswell. Great grandchildren; Tyler Campbell, Mackaila Dowswell, Joshua & Mathew Pogue, Brady & Victoria Dowswell. Jean’s sister, Grace Begin, sister-in-laws Eleanor Albert (London, ON), Judy (Sam) Gilchrist (Emerson, MB), Phyllis (Frances) Scott (Hanwell, NB), brother-in-law Lloyd Dowswell (Ottawa) and many other relatives and friends. Jean was predeceased by her parents Catherine and Alexander Morris, her husband of 53 years, Howard in 1998, daughter Margaret in l950, son-in-law Douglas Campbell in 2003, sisters Cecil Begin and Margaret Roberts, brother Thomas Morris, sister-in-laws Lil Morris and Iona (Dowswell) Jones, brother-in-laws Adelord Begin, Alphonse Begin, Lou Roberts. God saw you getting tired When a cure was not to be So He closed His arms around You and Whispered “come to me” You didn’t deserve what you went through and so He gave you rest, God’s garden must be beautiful, for He only takes The Best As per Jean’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at Jenkens Funeral Home on Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Kowalchuk officiating. A private interment will take place at a later date when Jean and Howard will be laid to rest together. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Joseph’s Care Group. JENKENS FUNERAL HOME CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE