Jean F. MacLeod
1924-2018
MacLeod, Jean Francis
It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Jean
MacLeod on March 31, 2018 in her
93rd year at Ivey’s Terrace
Nursing Home in Trenton, Nova Scotia with family by her
side.
Jean was born May 21, 1924 in Eureka, Pictou County, to the
late Wilfred and Wilena (Scott) Ward. Jean is survived by her sister,
Noreen Hudson, and sister-in-law, Alice (late Clarence) Nelson. She is
predeceased by her siblings, Wilbert and Leslie.
Jean was the loving wife of the late John T.
MacLeod. John T. and Jean had 62 wonderful years of
marriage, spending most of their lives together at their home on Maple
Avenue in New Glasgow. Together they raised five children: the late
Jim (Ruth) MacLeod, Bev (Henry) Salomons, John (Bev) MacLeod, the late
Debbie (Cliff) McLeod and Shirley (Michael)
Rushton. Jean was the beloved grandmother to 13
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Jean
lived a rich and full life. She was a pillar of her community in New
Glasgow and pursued countless interests. Jean was fascinated by
genealogy and became involved in the Pictou County Roots Society,
where she traced the Leslie family tree back hundreds of
years. A dedicated servant of God, she was a member
of Trinity United Church and their United Church Women’s
group for over 60 years.
In the summer months, she could often be found tending to her
garden alongside John T. She was an active member of the New Glasgow
Horticultural Society and was always looking to capture the perfect
picture of wild flowers or mushrooms, reflective of her love for
photography.
In the winter months, Jean and John T. would cross-country
ski at the Abercrombie Country Club. Jean was a founding member of the
Heather Figure Skating club and also supervised skating on a homemade
rink in her own backyard. Jean looked forward to
the Christmas season every year when she would make wreaths and
cookies at MacLeod’s Christmas tree farm in
Millstream.
A generous and creative soul, Jean was constantly crafting
and baking. We are all blessed with countless
dolls, quilts, knitted mittens and sweaters, toys and Christmas
ornaments to remember her by.
Well-known for her baking talents, Jean was proud when one of
her recipes was published by Canadian Living magazine. When family
members were visiting, Jean always took the time to bake each of
their favourite dishes. Her grandchildren always
looked forward to visiting their nanny and enjoying her homemade
strawberry shortcake with fresh berries from the
garden.
Jean was the beloved matriarch of our family and will be
deeply missed. We are all fortunate to have our
many memories of her that we will treasure for a
lifetime.
We are deeply grateful to Mary Jane MacKenzie for all of the
love and care that she provided to Jean over the years. Sincere thanks
to Heather Wyatt, Carol MacNutt, Maria, Margaret Greenlaw, Marion
MacKay and Jodie MacPherson for their companionship and compassion
towards Jean. Special thanks to the entire staff at Ivey’s
Terrace Nursing Home for making Jean’s last days comfortable
and peaceful.
The family will receive visitors at H.W. Angus Funeral Home,
256 King St., New Glasgow, on Sunday, April
1st from 7-9 pm. The funeral service
will be held at H.W. Angus Funeral Home on Monday, April
2nd at 11 am. A reception will follow
at the funeral home. Burial will be at Heatherdale Memorial
Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to either the
Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia or the Canadian Cancer
Society
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Jean F MacLeod 19242018.source
Décès pour la Ville: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia
