Obituary of Jean McRae
Jean Laurie McRae (nee Dryden), of Toronto, Ontario passed away peacefully with her immediate family at her side at Michael Garron Hospital (Toronto East General) on Friday April 19, 2019 at the age of 96.
Jean was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1922, daughter of the late Alexander Laurie Dryden and Daisy Florence (nee Hawkins) of New West Minster, BC. Jean was married to the late George Donald McRae who predeceased her in 1999. She was a loving and caring mother of Laurie (Gordon Demers), Donald (Heather) and predeceased by son David. Caring nana to Caitlin.
Jean and George were married in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1944. Jean grew up in New West Minster, BC and later raised her family in Vancouver, BC, Oakville, Ontario and finally, Toronto, Ontario.
Jean will be remembered as a wonderful homemaker, creative soul, a warm, caring mother to her children and grandchild and always a “lady”.
Special thanks for the kind, compassionate care she received at Ina Grafton Gage Home (Toronto) and staff at Michael Garron Hospital during her final hours.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Jean’s life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario in Jean’s memory.
Condolences may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jean
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Death notice for the town of: Toronto, Province: Ontario