Jean-James-Obituary

Jean James

Peterborough, Ontario

1931 - 2021

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Jean James (nee Macdonald) died peacefully on Wednesday, January 20th in Peterborough her home for over 50 years. Jean was born in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire in England in 1931 to John and Ellen Macdonald. Jean's father, John, was a master-tailor and a talented amateur artist. It was from her...

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So sorry to read of your mom´s passing. I was feeling like I wanted to reach out to your family To re kindle a connection to Carnduff There is a town reunion this July and was hoping your mom would attend. I still remember her last visits to my home we had tea and she left me some water color cards of fruit . Take care of yourselves and know I think of your family often

I only just heard of Jean's last big adventure. I know she is enjoying it and finding it interesting wherever she may be. I was a very good friend from Peterborough, we chatted daily about art and travel. I sadly lost touch somewhat when I moved to Ottawa. I am very sorry to hear of her passing and that she is no longer just a phone call away. Please let me know when her memorial service will be held; I will definitely travel from wherever I may be to get there. I love you Jean xox beth

My Prayers and thoughts are with you all! I met Jean through Nightingale Nursing! She truly was a wonderful person! Always hospitable, Always Fun! I will treasure her memory & impact she had on my life as a Care Giver! Peace be with her Family & Friends.

Karen, Robert, Steven and Christine. My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother.
Jeanie was my dearest friend for over 40 years and I will miss her always. Jeanie touched the lives of everyone she met because, I think, she had the unique ability to be whatever anyone needed at any given time. She was truly a member of our family often joining us for family dinners, special family occasions and just dropping in for tea. She endeared herself to Pam and Mark over the years always...

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Jean at the Peterborough Public Health Lab where she was a friend and a mentor. Her love for life was apparent and we all enjoyed her visits after retirement where she would share all her many adventures of travel and her passion for art. Take care.

Steven, Christine, Karen, and Robert.
My sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother, or J.J. as we knew her. She was a dear friend to me and my late husband Doug.
I knew Jean as a co-worker at the Laboratory, a co-student driving to Lindsay for Haematology classes and as a dear friend with whom I shared many laughs and experiences.
She will be deeply missed.
Twyla Harcourt

I worked with Jean for a few years at the lab. She was a bright light every day that she entered the building. She shared her invaluable knowledge with all and entertained us with her many stories of a life well lived. My condolences to all who loved and knew her.

I worked with Jean for many years at the lab. She entertained us with many stories from nursing/midwifery. As a young technologist I learned a great deal about life and medicine from Jean and there was a great deal of humour in those lessons.
Mary Blodgett (nee Doris)
re St Joseph’s Otonabee School

Such a wonderful woman. I worked with JJ at the lab and always felt she "took me under her wing". Her zest for life was incredible! We have a small water colour painting she gave me many years ago. A little piece of her to be with us always.