Jean M. Dunn
June 16, 2011
On Thursday, June 16th, 2011, just one day prior to her 87th birthday, Jean departed this life as graciously as she lived within it. For more than sixty-two years, she was the cherished wife of Wes. Jean was a loving and proud mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother to Steven, his wife, Johanne Saucier, and their children, Geneviève and Jean-Michel; Brian and his wife, Kathy and their children, Sarah and Michael: Bruce and his partner, Marion Holgate. Jean was the daughter of the late Ida and George Nicholls.
Born in Toronto in June 1924, Jean attended Runnymede Collegiate Institute and was graduated from Victoria College within the University of Toronto in 1945. Prior to and following marriage, until her first son was born, she was a Service Representative with Bell Canada. In 1965, the family moved from Toronto to London where she became a full home partner in the founding of the then Faculty of Dentistry of The University of Western Ontario. For many years, she was a member of the Board of Directors of the Women’s Christian Association. One of the committees on which she served was charged with the planning for the building of Parkwood Hospital on its current site and for the move from the Grand Avenue location.
For the past almost two decades, Jean has been assailed by an array of health problems which progressively limited her activities. She had many hospital admissions in addition to periodic home care. Thanks and appreciation are extended to the many health care workers at home through the C.C.A.C and the V.O.N., with special thanks to Joan Gerber, and at University, Victoria, and Parkwood Hospitals and latterly at Kensington Village Nursing Home. Our heartfelt gratitude is extended to her knowledgeable, competent, and caring physician, Dr. Jo-Anne Hammond, for her many years of exemplary care.
Jean was a gentle, kind, gracious, and wonderful lady who will be dearly missed and forever remembered.
WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road, North, London, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Cremation has taken place. There will be visitation on Monday, June 20th, 2011, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will take place in the Chapel, on Tuesday, June 21st at 11:00 a.m. Private family interment at Oakland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Jean are asked to consider the Women’s Christian Association, 2022 Kains Road, Room 1411, London, ON, N6K 0A8 or a charity of your choice. Online condolences available at >www.westviewfuneralchapel.com
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Dear Wes. We were sorry indeed to learn of Jean's passing. I realize though that health has not been plus for Jean over the past number of years. I'm sure the memories of past years & the assouations with your sons & their families will be of comfort to you in the years to come Time it seems has passed by rather quickly. I remember when your boys baby sat for us & that was eons ago best wishes to you & your family. Sincerly Kiss & Bob Currie
Wes, my sincere condolences in the loss of your wife Jean. These are sad times in any family but along with the sadness come the found memories of all the years gone by. I know you, Jean, and family must have had many. My prayers are with you and your family in these trying days.
Wes, Alan and I send our heartfelt and sincerest sympathies to you and your family on the passing of Jean. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Wes: Isabell and I send our condolences to you and the family. This has been a long struggle for you and Jean . We'll see you on the elevator at 675 in the days ahead. Isabell and John Biehn
Dear Dr.Dunn Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your wife . Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Peace, prayers and blessings.
Dear Brain, Kathy, Sarah and Michael - please know that you are in our thoughts and hearts as you go through this difficult time.
Dr. Dunn and Family, May the blessings of love be upon you and your family now and always.
Dear Dr. Dunn and family. No time on earth is long enough to share with those we love or prepare our hearts for goodbye. May time soften your pain until all that remains is the comfort of memories and love. With heartfelt sympathy and kindest thoughts to you in your sorrow.
Dear Bruce, "Don't think of her as gone away- her journey's just begun, life holds so many facets- this earth is only one. Just think of her as resting from the sorrows and the tears, in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years. Think how she must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but our sadness can really pass away. And think of her as living in the hearts of those she touched.... for nothing loved is ever lost... and she was loved so much. " E.Brenneman My deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. Rosemarie Szalich
Dear Wes, Brian, Kathy and family, We were very sorry to hear about Jean passing.We have many fond memories of time spent with her and your family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Dr. Dunn, Our thoughts are with you and your family. We were saddened to hear of Jean's passing - she was a wonderful woman and will be missed. Hopefully the memories of the life she shared with you will help during this difficult time.
Dear Wes....Our sincere condolences to you and your family in this difficult time. You both are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Dr. Dunn: My most heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Nothing can be said that will heal the wound in your heart at this time but know that your meomories fill you with joy and with love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dear Wes, Steven, Brian and Bruce, I have fond memories of living next door to you in Islington and babysitting three dear little boys. Your wife/mother was always kind and generous and a good neighbour to my family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Steve and family-our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Dear Wes, Steve, Brian and Bruce Jean was a wonderful and caring woman. I know she was a great wife and mother. I am pleased to be able to say that I knew her. My condolesnces to all of you. She will always be loved and never forgotten.
Dear Steve, Please accept our warmest condolences. We send you and your family thoughts of peace in this time of sorrow.
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Dear Wes, Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your wife. I did not have the privilege of knowing Mrs. Dunn but she sounds a remarkable lady. After sixty-two years of marriage, I cannot begin to imagine what her loss must mean to you. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
~ Marianne Welch