Jean Nora Farrell was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Jean passed away on April 17, 2021 at the age of 82 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honour her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
She was born to Bernard and Annie (nee Hasson) Mellon on February 14th, 1939 in Montreal. Raised and educated in Montreal, Jean met her husband, John Hugh Farrell while working at Bell Canada in Engineering. Together, they had three children: John, Erin (Tim Boland), and Kerry (David Dominique) and five Grandchildren: Tayler, Rachel and Megan (mother Jennifer Farrell) and Parker and Andrew Boland.
Jean loved spending time golfing, playing bridge and entertaining. Her smile and personality would light up a room, and her laughter was infectious. Through their lives, John and Jean traveled the world greatly enriching the lives of their friends and family with the stories of their adventures. She was a skilled needle pointer and painter and spent years volunteering including with the Cobourg Rotary Club raising funds for local community needs. In addition to the Rotary Club, Jean met many friends over the years at the Royal Ottawa Golf Club, the Dalewood Golf Club, the Cobourg Yacht Club, St. Michael’s Church, and the Rideau Club.
Jean was predeceased by her sisters Margaret May and Anne and her brothers Bernard (Benny) and Gerald. She is survived by her sister Maureen and many nieces and nephews.
The family gratefully acknowledge the exceptional care Jean received at Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg.
In light of Covid-19, a private funeral will be held. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation in her memory would be appreciated.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jean Nora
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Death notice for the town of: Cobourg, Province: Ontario