Jean Jorgenson
Died: July 31, 2015 | Place: LHSC- Victoria Hospital
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Jean Jorgenson, nee Fountain (1919 – July 31, 2015)….
A beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother has passed away. After a lovely morning in the sunshine on her balcony as she so loved to do, mother walked to her room where her heart finally gave out. She demonstrated her strength and resiliency many times in the past few years and remained staunchly independent to the end, giving as much as, and more than, she received. Born and raised in Old South London, Jean trained as a nurse at Victoria Hospital in the early years of the war. Soon after, she met her soldier, Gordon, and gave up one career she loved for another: to marry and raise a family. Moving to Byron in 1952, Jean became a faithful and lifelong member of Byron United Church and Byron Opti-Mrs. She was wholly devoted to her children and was a pillar of support to her husband Gordon in his work in education and community service. Jean is mourned and survived by her five children Ron (Penn), Port Alberni BC, Larry (Marge), Bella Bella BC, John (Barb), Huntsville ON, Karen (David), Prince George BC and Dave (Cheryl), Wells BC, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews including her dear niece Judith Guest and god-daughter Dani Thornton. Jean was pre-deceased by her husband Gordon, her sister Helen Roberts and her brother John Fountain. The family is eternally grateful to the many members of mother’s various communities – church, bridge clubs, service club, neighbours, caregiver Pat, and other friends and contacts – who so generously and lovingly supported her and enabled her to continue living in her own home. A visitation will be held at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Sunday, August 9, 2015 from 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm. A service to celebrate Jean’s life will be held at Byron United Church, 420 Boler Road, London, ON, on Monday, August 10, 2015 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers please support the groups that meant so much to our mother: Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Byron United Church, My Sister’s Place or a charity of your own choice. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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Jean was a very pleasant lady.
I taught school with Gord and Jean was a great supporter.
Please accept my sincere sympathies.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Jean…..I have known her for many years and am the Aunt to some of her Grandchildren and Grauntie to some of her great grandchildren….she will be missed by many…Nick and I send our Love and Hugs to all the Family…so sorry for your loss
To my good cousins – I was so sorry to hear this sad news. She has been so good to me since I moved to ON in 1984. I will certainly miss her. ;(
Sorry of Jean’s passing but a life well spent. My condolences to her family.
Sorry of Jean’s passing but a life well spent. My condolences to her family.
Dear Ron:
Bonnie Spencer sent me the obituary of your mother. Please accept my condolences to you and family. I did my career in Ottawa and retired to Kingston but return to London often to visit extended family or to attend funerals of aunts and uncles. My wife and I often drive through Byron and along Brock St where we lived and by the Optimist center where we held the Teen Town dances and the names of my good Byron friends come to mind including yours. Your family was so fortunate to have had your mother alive and part of your lives for so very long and while parting is bittersweet I know the great memories of her life and nature will linger for a very long time giving you and your family great comfort.
We have many fond memories of both Gord and Jean from Byron United Church. They were always welcoming, gracious and made us feel valued. They truly lived out their faith in tangible ways and blessed many lives along the way, including mine.
Please accept my sincere condolences .
Dear Ron,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Your mother sounds like a vibrant woman who will be greatly missed. May good memories be with you.
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I lived three doors down from the Jorgenson’s when I was growing up in Byron. Your mother was a lovely lady, very personable and kind. When my mom passed away seven years ago, I remember your mother coming to the visitation and holding my hand while she talked to me. Your mother is missed.