Mary "Jean" White, age 88, of Stellarton, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 4, 2016 in Valley View Villa, Riverton.
Born in Westville, she was a loving daughter of the late Claude and Margaret (Smith) Allen.
Jean was predeceased by her loving husband of 51 years, Lewis Arthur “Art” White; sister Havalena Eriksen, brothers Claude and Robert “Bobby” Allen.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She resided in Toronto for many years where she worked for Royal Trust and then opened a business with her husband "Art White Music Service" for 12 years, before returning to Pictou County upon retirement.
Jean lived her life with dignity, grace and love, she was a faithful Blue Jay's and Toronto Maple Leaf's fan and loved to play golf.
A special thank you to her dear friend Sheila Sperry and the nurse's at VVV for taking such good care of Jean and always being there for her.
She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and dear friends.
There will be no visitation or funeral service.
Cremation has taken place.
Interment will be in Highland Memory Gardens, Toronto.
Arrangements are under the direction of Eagles Funeral Home, Westville.
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