Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family at the Health Sciences Centre, St. John's on Saturday, August 2, 2014, Jean LeShane of Lower Island Cove, age 77 years. Predeceased by parents: Beulah (nee Inkpen) and Jack (John) Sparkes. Left to mourn her loving husband of 51 years, Lloyd; son: Robert (Marlene), Lower Island Cove; daughter: Carol Ann (Dennis Walsh), Oshawa, Ontario; grandchildren: Mark, Vanessa, Zachary and Stephanie; brother: Donald (Patricia) Sparkes, Lower Island Cove; sisters: Belle (Calvin) Butt, Bay Roberts and Louise (Eric) Snelgrove, Truro, Nova Scotia; brother-in-law: Frank (Marg) LeShane, Lower Island Cove; sisters-in-law: Ethel (Fred, deceased) LeShane and Florence (Phillip, deceased) LeShane, both of Lower Island Cove; also a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. At Jean’s request, cremation took place. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the nurses and doctors of the ICU and the 5th floor north B for their outstanding and medical care. A special thank you to Dr. C. Popaduke for her endless medical care, love and support to Jean and Jean’s family. Major Bernice Oliver conducted the funeral service on Wednesday, August 6 from the Salvation Army Citadel, Lower Island Cove. Inurnment took place in the Salvation Army Cemetery, Lower Island Cove. Donations in her memory may be made to the Salvation Army Citadel or a charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care of Noel’s Funeral Home, Western Bay. Please visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book.