JEFFRY,  Hazel Jean (Metcalf) Jeffrey  -
May 21, 1923 - August 5, 2024

The family of Jean Jeffrey share her passing on August 5, 2024 at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville at the age of 101.

Loving wife of the late R. John Jeffrey.

Daughter of the late Norman and Hazel Metcalf. Predeceased by brothers Alvin and Harvey, and sister Mildred. Dear mother of John (Linda), Glenn (Joanne) and Janet (John). Grandmother of Lisa, Lori, Jennifer (Jason), Shawn and Kevin (Vanessa). Great grandmother of Lila, Tessa, Braydon, Allivea and Zachary.

Raised in Maple Grove, she chose nursing as her career. She was a longtime member of Northminster United Church in Oshawa and Trinity United Church in Bowmanville. She was also a member of the U.C.W. and Lioness Club in Bowmanville.

Mom was an avid reader, enjoyed puzzles, watching TV, the Oshawa Generals and Toronto Blue Jays, playing cards with neighbours in the condo and at the B.O.A.A.

She also spent countless hours quilting, crocheting and cross stitching.

As per her wishes a private service will be held.

JACKSON, Douglas Colin  - Passed away peacefully at Riverside Glen, Guelph, ON, on July 28, 2024, after a lengthy journey with Dementia.

Predeceased by his mother, Thelma and father, Rowland of Toronto, ON.

He is survived by his daughters, Charlene and Cindy.

Melanie has been by his side through the years and will miss his humour and caring nature.

At Doug's request, cremation has taken place and no formal service will be held.

Private arrangements.

If desired, donations in Doug's memory made to the Alzheimer's Society.

John passed away suddenly at age 67 on June 18, 2024. He is predeceased by his parents, Paul Henry Nicholas (1974) and Ethel Edith Nicholas (nee Achtima Skoreiko) (2013) and baby sister Elizabeth Nicholas (1947). John is survived by his sister, Irene Wendy Nicholas, and by his brother, Peter Brian Nicholas.

John was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, and resided at the family home address his entire life. John was a dedicated Operator (Bus Driver) with the Edmonton Transit System for just under 43 years and received many Safe Driving Awards. Many vacations were enjoyed in Jasper National Park. John loved and was loved by many friends and relatives, but never married. He always looked forward to the Stuff-A-Bus Campaign and bus tours of Candy Cane Lane.

John was born on Earth Day, and so had a green burial graveside service at the Northern Lights Cemetery in Edmonton on June 28, 2024. Many thanks to our Cousin Rev. Don Nicholas and his son, Rev. Dr. David Nicholas for officiating. Thanks to Cousin Lawrence Wasilenko, Trinity Funeral Home staff, and the Groundskeepers for their assistance. Thanks also to his niece, Lynn Nicholas, and her sister Melissa Wright for assisting with several behind-the-scenes tasks.

John is sadly missed by friends John Lyons, Daryl Wasilenko, Riostita Medina, Tiffanie Yong, Chris Pinch, Della Joseph, ETS Mitchell Garage staff, and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 569 staff, to name but a few.

Riverview, N.-B.– C’est avec une grande tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de Jeannette Bourque, 81 ans, du Manoir McNair, Riverview, le jeudi 25 juillet 2024, au Centre hospitalier universitaire Dr-Georges-L-Dumont, Moncton, N.-B.

Née à Moncton au Nouveau-Brunswick, elle était la fille de feu Willie et de feu Dorice (Richard) Bourque. Elle avait de nombreux frères et sœurs. Jeannette se démarquait par sa personnalité adorable et charmante.

Avant sa retraite, Jeannette était une infirmière bien connue et respectée à l’hôpital et a terminé sa carrière à la Villa du repos à Moncton. Elle était connue de beaucoup au cours de sa carrière en raison de sa bienveillance et de sa passion pour aider les autres. Le rire contagieux et la personnalité pétillante et joyeuse de Jeannette resteront à jamais gravés dans nos cœurs.

Elle manquera beaucoup à sa fille, Lise Aubé de Riverview; par son fils, Roland Robichaud (Nicky) d’Ottawa, ON; par ses petits-enfants: Stéphane, Sophie, Finn et Charlotte; par ses arrière-petits-enfants: Sean, Emily et Emmett; par sa sœur, Pauline Hope (Gary) de Moncton; par ses frères: Ronald Bourque (Eileen) de Hamilton, ON, Roger Bourque (Laura) et Gerry Bourque (feu Elizabeth), tous deux d’Ottawa, ON, Victor Bourque (Denise) et Henry Bourque, tous deux de Moncton, ainsi que plusieurs nièces et neveux.

Elle fut précédée par son ex-époux, Paul Robichaud et par son frère, René.

Les visites et les funérailles auront lieu à une date ultérieure.

L’inhumation aura lieu au cimetière Notre-Dame-du-Calvaire, Dieppe, N.-B.

La famille vous invite à signer un livre de condoléances au: www.funerairepassagefuneral.ca.

Les arrangements funéraires ont été confiés aux soins professionnels de la Coopérative et Centre de Crémation Passage, 625 chemin Mountain, Moncton, N.-B., (506) 855-1145.