Jean’s Obituary
The family would like to announce the passing of Jean Elizabeth Langille, on Monday, February 14th,, 2022 at home, in the company of her husband and three children.
Jean is predeceased by both her parents and grandparents. She is survived by her husband Ken, and her children, Stephanie (Rob) Strang, Fall River; Matthew Langille, Kane, Pennsylvania; and Adam Langille, Aylesford. She is also survived by her brother, Peter (Joan) Marshall; two brothers-in-law, Michael (Peggy) Langille, Reid (Norma) Langille; her sister-in-law, Susan Langille; and her mother-in-law, Ardath Langille. She dearly loved her eight grandchildren, Abigail, Jacob and Elizabeth, Kane, PA; Alex, Emma and Thomas, Fall River; Tucker and Maggie, Cambridge. She also loved her nieces and nephews, Heather (Michael), Gordon, Charlene (Sean), Jeff, Heather (Adriano), and Christopher.
Jean was born on January 1, 1947, in Middleton, Nova Scotia to the late Gordon P. and Wilma B. (West) Marshall. Jean met her husband, Ken, at Middleton High School and they were married on May 23, 1970, in the Middleton United Baptist Church.
Growing up, Jeannie excelled in school and was very active in her church, school, and community. She was a leader in school student activities, CGIT and her much loved summer YMCA camp. From the time she was very young, Jean always knew she wanted to someday become a “nert” (nurse). In 1965, she turned down university scholarships to enter the Victoria General Hospital nursing program, graduating in the Class of 1968. She then completed the Dalhousie University Public Health Nursing program. Following her marriage, she accepted a position with the Victorian Order of Nurses of Kings County while Ken completed graduate studies at Acadia University. When Ken was accepted into the faculty of medicine at Dalhousie University the following year, they moved to Halifax, and she worked in the VG Hospital emergency room. After Ken’s graduation from medical school, they moved to Berwick, Nova Scotia with their young daughter and she created a warm and welcoming home for her expanding young family and her many friends. She served her community in many ways, through her church, her children’s schools, Girl Guides of Canada, and the Hospital Auxillary (where she served as president for a time). She always loved music, and she played in a ukulele group and sang baritone in a barbershop choir. Jean’s greatest dedication was to her family, and she provided a warm and loving home where family and friends always knew they were welcome and loved.
In 1995, Jean and Ken moved their family to Kane, Pennsylvania, where Ken practiced family medicine. With her children growing older and more independent, Jean completed a Nursing re-entry program and grabbed the opportunity to briefly re-enter her much loved chosen nursing profession. In Kane, she actively worked in the Community Hospital Home Health Program for several years. She valued the time she spent in the First United Methodist Church, playing handbells, singing in the choir, and contributing to groups and activities within the church family. It was there that she joined with friends to make homemade “memory bears”, using articles of clothing to create teddy bears in commemoration of loved ones.
In 2011, upon Ken’s retirement, they returned to Nova Scotia and converted their summer cottage into a full-time home. Upon their return, despite Jean’s failing health, they wanted to find a new church home. They found this in Kentville United Baptist Church, which has been a wonderful blessing to them. Never one to be idle, Jeannie joined a group of ladies who were knitting bears to comfort sick children (the “Bear Ladies”). Jean didn’t enjoy knitting, so in true Jeannie style, she found her own way to do things – she sewed bears instead! In recent years, Jean has remained passionate about the things that mattered most to her – family and friends. She loved the Bay of Fundy from childhood to the end and loved to share stories of happy memories of times spent there. She was a wonderful cook and homemaker. Above all, Jean was a true companion, a fiercely dedicated mother, and a valued friend. The world will never be the same with her passing.
Visitation will take place 2-4 p.m., Sunday afternoon in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main Street, toll free 1-855-825-3448. Funeral service will take place at 2 p.m., Monday, February 21, in Kentville United Baptist Church, 503 Main St., Kentville, with Rev. Dr. David Bielby officiating. Due to current pandemic gathering restrictions, there will be limited numbers at both visitation and funeral service. Proof of ID and full vaccination, as well as masking and hand sanitizing, are required at all indoor ceremonies. A live webcast of the service will be available for viewing on the funeral home website beginning at 1:55 p.m. AST, Monday, February 21, by selecting the “Live Stream” option at the top of the home page. Interment will take place in Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton, at a later date. We would request only family flowers please and donations in honor may be made to the charity of your choice.
The family would like to express special thanks to Dr Judith Peutz and the staff of Berwick Family Practice for the dedication and compassion shown to Jeannie. Jean was supported by the nephrology team at the Dickson Centre, and especially Dr. Ken West. Over the past five years, she has had the dedicated support of the staff of the home hemodialysis team and we thank them for their excellent care. We would also like to thank Pastor David Bielby and Margie and our church family for their loving support. A special thank you to our friends and neighbors who have provided so much caring and support during this time.
Online guestbook may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jean Elizabeth Langille January 01 1947 February 14 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Middleton, Province: Nova Scotia
My sincere sympathy to the family over the loss of your wife, mother, grandma ….a wonderful, wonderful lady. She will be missed.