Jean Taylor of North Battleford Saskatchewan, (Formerly Denholm) passed away peacefully at Villa Pascal Care Home on Monday, September 19, 2016, at the age of 85 years.

She is lovingly remembered by her children, Peggy Kometscher, Denholm, SK; Kevan (Pamela) Ryane, High River, AB; and Mark (Sharon) Taylor, North Battleford, SK; 7 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. Her younger brothers and sisters John Haines (ENG), Marion Yeates (ENG), Janet Farrell (ENG), Carol Green (ENG), Wendy Roused (ENG), June Crane (ENG), George Haines (ENG), James Haines (France), and Cecil Haines(ENG).

Jean was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert (Bob), in 2005 and her parents, Cecil Haines and Lily Haines (Ashley).

Jean was born in Southampton, England, on October 14, 1930. She met Robert while both working at the Alton Brewery and they married on June 19, 1948.  They emigrated from England on the ship “N.S.Italia” on April 19, 1957 and arrived in Quebec, Canada on April 28, 1957.  From there they took a train to Wawota, Saskatchewan where they spent their first year in Canada.  From there, they moved to central Saskatchewan where they spent most of their years raising their family.  Jean and Robert eventually retired to Denholm, Saskatchewan. They spent their retirement years fishing, gardening and caring for their grandchildren.

The family wishes to acknowledge and thank Villa Pascal staff for their excellent care and loving kindness during Jean’s stay there.

A Celebration and Remembrance of Jean’s life will take place at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 1st, 2016 at Sallows and McDonald -Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, 1271 103 St, North Battleford, SK, with Pastor Ron Braun Officiating. Lunch and fellowship will follow at the Community Baptist Church, 1202 103 St, North Battleford, SK.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Telemiracle/ Kinsmen Foundation Inc, 2217C Hanselman Court Saskatoon, SK  S7L 6A8 or Villa Pascal Care Home,1301 – 113 Street, North Battleford, SK   S9A 3K1. Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com. The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Martine de Bussac of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home, (306) 445-2418

 

• Date : 2016-09-19
• Location : North Battleford, Saskatchewan