Jean Piddington

Jean Piddington passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospital on Thursday, November 23, 2023, in her 92nd year. Born to William George and Kate Elizabeth Collins in Forest Gate (Plaistow) in the county of West Ham England in January of 1932. Beloved wife of her late husband Peter (2021) to whom she was married for 66 years. Loving mother to Diane (Peter), Jane, Andrew and Jonathan (Angela) and grandmother to Tiffany, Timothy, Heidi, Tammy, Sebastian, James, Josh, Ashley, Owen and Benjamin and 9 great grandchildren. Aunt to Sheila and Alan Norton (Chelmsford, England) and David and Sue Viney (Victoria, Australia).

Earning a National Design Degree from Southeast Essex Technology College (Dagenham) in 1954, Jean happily tackled endless drawing, painting, weaving and sewing projects. She was an avid reader, writer, gardener, baker and loved to can many pickle and jelly preserves. With a strong Christian faith, she was inspired daily by the natural beauty of God’s creation.

Donations in memory of Jean may be made to a charity of your choice. Family and guests are welcome to visitation held on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com