Jean Mavis Hunter of Medicine Hat passed away on Saturday, November 28th, 2020 at the age of 95 years. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Adrian (Sharon) Hunter, Wendy (Doug) Ferguson and Amanda Hunter; 11 grandchildren and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Jean was predeceased by her loving husband, Frank and her son, Francis. Jean was born in Turnbridge Wells, Kent, England on September 14th, 1925 to George and Marie Woodgate. She was raised and educated in Turnbridge along with her brother, Alan, and sister, Marie. Jean attended the local dances as a young girl, and it was there that she met a young man named Frank who offered to walk her home. She was concerned that he would not find his way back, but he did. He was soon to become the love of her life and they were married. In 1945, while Frank was away in the army, Jean was offered a ticket for herself and her young son to move to Canada, provided she left within 24 hours and without Frank. Jean took the ticket and settled in Brandon, Manitoba where Frank later joined them following his honourary discharge from the army. Two continents conquered! Jean worked as a hairdresser, as well as at the local hospital in the children’s ward while still maintaining her home and raising her family. She also worked in the shoe department of the Eaton’s department store, which seemed appropriate considering her love of shoes. As busy as she found herself to be, Jean was able to find the time to lend her voice to the area’s Philharmonic choir and also indulge her love of sewing, which she shared with her daughters. In 1980, Jean and Frank moved to Medicine Hat to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Jean was especially fond of spending time with her grandchildren and maintained a close and trusting relationship with them, quickly becoming a trusted confidante. She will be deeply and sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Due to current Covid-19 restrictions limiting funeral attendance to 10 people, a private family Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB, on Friday, December 4th, 2020. Private interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to view the service via live streaming at www.saamis.com through the webcast link shown on Jean Hunter’s obituary page. Streaming will begin at 12:55 p.m. Memorial gifts in Jean’s memory may be made to Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre, Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, 666 – 5th Street SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4H6. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jean Hunter.
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Death notice for the town of: Medicine-Hat, Province: Alberta