BARNES, Jean MCNeill (nee Anderson) - Formerly of St. John's, NL, passed peacefully away in the presence of family members at Meaford Hospital, Ontario on July 3, 2012 in her 94th year. Predeceased by parents Dr. Arthur and Clara (Wood) Anderson, husband Hugh Barnes, infant son Derek, sister Eleanor Bonfield (William) and brothers William (Mabel), Ralph (Clara), George (Pearl) and Alastair (known as "Mac"). Left with many happy memories are daughter Pam Solursh in Meaford, ON, son David (Cynthia) in Ottawa, granddaughter Cathy Gratto (Shaun) in Toronto, grandsons David Solursh (Michelle Ward) in Meaford and Anthony Barnes in Ottawa, great- granddaughter Indica Gratto in Toronto, great-grandsons Kale and Desmond Solursh in Meaford and a wide circle of nieces, nephews and friends. Jean was very actively involved in the various churches she attended. She also owned and operated her own Nursery school for almost 20 years. She enjoyed volunteering at several food banks and sang in a number of choirs. Jean's move to Toronto in 1997 bought her closer to her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren who were a great source of joy. Many thanks to the staff of the Errinrung Nursing Home in Thornbury, ON for their loving care of Jean. Cremation has taken place. Visitation at Gardiner-Wilson Funeral Home in Meaford from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 7th followed by a funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at Christ Church, Meaford. A memorial service followed by inurnment will be held in St. John's on a date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or the local Humane Society.