January 29, 1935 – December 17, 2022
It is with a heavy heart that the family of the late Jean Canning announce her passing on December 17, 2022 at the age of 87 at the Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony surrounded by her loving family.
Jean was born to Stella and Sidney Pilgrim on January 29, 1935 at St. Anthony, NL. She started teaching in 1952 in Norris Arm South. In 1957 she went teaching in Great Brehat where she met her husband, Job, and they married on March 1, 1960. They moved to St. Anthony in 1966 where they raised their two children. She enjoyed knitting and socializing with her friends at Shirley’s Haven. She will be sadly missed by all.
She leaves to mourn her Daughters: Eileen (Mike) Pilgrim, Sandra (Lorne) Pilgrim; Grandchildren: Jamie (Jennifer), Michael (Kendell), Robyn (Matthew), Marshall (Brittney), Wilson (Janelle), Michelle (Steph); Great-grandchildren: Amber (Randy), Kaiden, Kalum, Mia, Braden, Seth, Wren, Kevin; Great-great-grandchild: Olivia; Sister-in-law: Bernette Pilgrim; Special Niece, Eliza Pittman; Special Nephews: David (Cindy), Maurice, Brian (Yvonne), as well as many other nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She will be lovingly and sadly missed by all who knew her.
Jean is predeceased by her Parents: Sidney and Stella Pilgrim; Husband: Job; Daughter: Cavell; Sister: Joan Simms; Brother: Wayne Pilgrim; Brother-in-law: Reginald Simms.
Visitation to take place from the Salvation Army Church on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 from 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm . The funeral will take place the following day: Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 2:00 pm with Major Anthony Stokes and Major Beverly Dart-Stokes officiating. Cremation to follow.
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We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of CANNING JEAN 2022 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
Kerry M. Fillatre’s funeral home
Death notice for the town of: St. Anthony, Province: T-N