The death of Jean Kathleen Mosley, age 91, of Tidnish, NS, occurred on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, following a lengthy illness.
Born in Northport, NS, she was a daughter of the late Allison and Anna (Olson) Brownell.
During the war years, Jean worked at Canada Car. Following the war she clerked at Douglas Hardware. She was a member of the Baie Verte United Church. A long time member of the Tidnish Community she was active in many of the community activities and fund raisers. She was an avid card player, even to recent days, having assisted in the Tidnish Bridge Card Parties for 50 years. As a wife and mother, she assisted her husband in the running of their farm, and took pride in her homemaking.
Jean will be sadly missed by her son, Philip (Gail), Tidnish Bridge; step-son Roland (Pat), Halifax; daughter-in-law, Ghita (Jarmo), Finland; 3 beloved grandchildren, Pamela, Christopher and Kate; 5 great grandchildren, all residing in Finland; special niece, Christy; 2 brothers-in-law, Prim Annis and John (Ruth) Mosley, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Jean's remains have been entrusted into the care of the Furlong Jones Funeral Home, Amherst (667-8777), with visitation Friday from 7 to 9 pm. Rev. Dr. Jim Shaffner will officiate at the funeral service at the funeral home on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 2 pm. Burial in Riverside Cemetery, Tidnish. Donations to the Baie Verte United Church, the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre or a charity of the donor's choice are gratefully appreciated. www.furlongjones.ca