Jean Mae Cameron
Born In: River Ryan
Passed on: May 23rd, 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our loving aunt, grandmother and great grandmother, Jean Mae Cameron. Jean passed away at Victoria Haven Nursing Home, Glace Bay on May 23, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.
Born and raised in River Ryan, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Belle (Mac Donald) Corbett. Jean was a former parishioner of St. Michael’s Parish, now St. Leonard’s. She was a person of great faith, praying her rosary and novenas daily.
Jean spent most of her life in River Ryan before moving to Alexandra St., Sydney. She moved into Victoria Haven Nursing Home in 2011.
In her earlier years Jean worked at Woolworths, Gaffens and Sears in New Waterford and Glace Bay. She was an ardent hockey and baseball fan. Jean enjoyed crocheting, knitting and was a wonderful baker and cook.
She is survived by her grandchildren Jeanne and Lisa Cameron; great grandchildren Gregory Cameron and Matthew Mac Isaac all of Scarborough, Ontario. Jean also leaves behind nieces Colleen Tighe, Anita Tatlock (Derek), nephews John Mac Donald (Diane), Lawrence Mac Donald (Barbara) and Raymond Mac Donald (Lorraine).
Jean was also predeceased by her husband Francis Sr.; son Francis Jr.; brothers John and Francis Corbett, a sister in infancy and her sister Mary Mac Donald and brother- in- law Colin Mac Donald. Jean was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all staff of the Victoria Haven Nursing Home for the compassion, care and kindness shown to Jean during her stay.
As per Jean’s request, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of V.J. Mc Gillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A mass of celebration will take place on Tuesday, May 27, at 10 a.m. in the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carmel Avenue. Burial will be in St. Michael’s cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Plummer Ave., New Waterford.
Donations in Jean’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice.
Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.vjmcgillivray.ca
