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Jean Kathleen CAMPBELL

1932 - 2023

BORN

1932

DIED

2023

Jean CAMPBELL Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Jean Kathleen CAMPBELL
Start: 2023-09-23T15:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Andrew's Church

JEAN KATHLEEN CAMPBELL 1932-2023 Jean Kathleen Campbell (née McColl), mother, grandmother, great grandmother, family matriarch and forever our "Artist-in-Residence", passed away with family by her side at Montfort Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario on May 19, 2023, in her 91st year. Jean was born in Hamilton, Ontario into a family of educators, writers and artists. She moved frequently with her parents – Alastair 'Mac' and Kathleen 'Kae' (née Saxton) McColl – yet considered Kirkland Lake her hometown. In her youth she studied retail merchandising at Ryerson Institute for Technology, worked in HR, and sewed her own clothes. She was gregarious, generous, and fun, and made friends wherever she went. Everybody loved Jeannie. She could make you laugh, whip up an amazing meal, and play bridge like nobody's business. She was also an avid tennis player and lifelong Wimbledon devotee. Jean was married twice; first to Gerry Hillis, with whom she raised her family in Toronto and Costa Rica, and then to Colin Campbell, her childhood sweetheart. Jean and Colin were a happy couple, living in Hamilton, Napanee, and Picton, sharing many interests and supporting each other's pursuits: Jean in her art studio and Colin in his shop. Jean loved books and was a long-time member of the Long Reach Readers. For decades, she was an exhibiting artist and member of Gallery 121. Her paintings were bold, beautiful, full of colour and joy - much like Jean herself. Jean will be dearly missed by her children, Jamie (Kathy Hillis), John (Liz Hillis), Su (Michael Sheedy), Annie (John Sobol); grandchildren Allison (Matthew Beatty), Scott, Grace, Maggie, Owen, Sydney, Graham, Louis and Sophie; great-grandchildren Patrick and Abigail; siblings, Bill (Fran McColl), Kae (Moe Moloughney), and Patricia McColl; dear nieces, nephews, and friends. Jean was pre-deceased by her brother, Don (Phyllis Clark); and by her beloved Colin in 2020. She will be remembered fondly by Colin's brother, Ian (Anne Campbell); and by his children, Robin (Peter Jewett), Tamara (Carlos Vidosa), Ian, and grandchildren. Jean and Colin were long-time contributors to St Andrew's Circle of Friends, in Picton, ON. In lieu of flowers, friends may consider making a donation to a community organization close to their hearts. A memorial service will be held on September 23, 2023, 11 a.m. at St. Andrew's Church, 31 King St., Picton, ON. To reach family members, please email John Hillis at [email protected]

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Published by The Globe and Mail from May 27 to May 31, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Jean CAMPBELL

6 Entries

Mary Ellen Patton

August 14, 2024

Jean's mother Kathleen was my grandfather Bill Saxon's sister. I have fond memories of spending sometime in Storybook Gardens in London. Jean and Bill visited me in Kitchener many years ago and left a copy of Allister McColl's family tree. Jean made a lovely little picture for me as a thank you sharing family memories with her. Mary Ellen Patton

Kathy Bewell-Tucker

December 15, 2023

I am so very sorry about the passing of Jean Campbell. My original note somehow wasn´t captured but as I sit and look at the 2 beautiful paintings I have of hers I wanted to express what an amazing and wonderful women I thought she was. Colin and Jean were dear friends of my mother in law Joyce Tucker Brumwell and we would get to see them on most visits to Ontario from Alberta. Jean was such an inspiring and spirited woman and I loved her art. Joyce decided to purchase one of Jeans paintings for my birthday one year and so we went to their home on the lake outside Napanee and I got to go through rooms of beautiful paintings. I couldn´t decide but narrowed it down to a fabulous abstract mixed media painting that Joyce bought me and another beautiful painting of the view of the lake from their home. It is so nice to have these to look at in our home to remember such a wonderful person as well as artist. Deepest condolences to the family from Kathy Bewell and Rob Tucker

Molly Lawson Mulloy

September 23, 2023

Jean was a great friend, confidante, and source of life knowledge - especially on art, books and relationships - when I moved to the Wellings in dire need of a good friend. It was devastating to lose her to her dear sister´s, but I was glad for her, since she desperately wanted to be with family - a good move for her.
The world has let lost a really alive and cheerful spirit, and a truly great human being, but Jean will live on through everyone, including myself who she had influence over and met and loved, and was very generous to with her time and energy.

Beverley sexsmith

June 1, 2023

So sorry to hear of Jean´s passing. Such a pleasant, jolly friend. Doug and I had so many wonderful times with Jean and Collin on the Bay. I had many hours of bridge with her. Great fun and such a good player. I have four of her beautiful floral paintings which give me great joy. My condolences to all of her family. I will see you all at her service in Picton. Fondly, Bev Sexsmith

Hoppy Roy

May 27, 2023

My condolences to all of Jean's amazing family. Jean's passing is sad, yet she leaves a huge legacy with her bigger than life personality, sense of humour, intelligence, "groundedness" and of course, her wonderful art. I am proud to have a Jean Campbell painting, aptly called "Happy Hollyhocks" hanging, with honour, over my bed!

John Hillis

May 27, 2023

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Memorial Events
for Jean CAMPBELL

Sep

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

St. Andrew's Church

31 King St., Picton, ON