In her 89th year, Jean passed away peacefully with family at her side on December 29th, 2019 at Foothills Medical Center, Calgary. Predeceased by her husband, Lawrence. A loving mother to Sherry Foran, Wanda Holling (Brian), and Larry Plaetzer (Linda). She will be deeply missed by her grandchildren Allison, Elise (Brock), Kaleigh (Joel), Ryan, Lisa (Josh), Brooke, Jeff, James (Kayla) and Janette (Jeremy), as well as great grandchildren, Liam and Kai.
Jean was born at home on the family farm in Ashfield township where she and her parents, Orville and Ida Free, raised registered Herford cattle. She attended Goderich District High School, then worked at Dawson’s General Store, in Dungannon until in 1954 when she married Lawrence. Together they ran a successful farming business near Auburn. They moved to Blyth in 1992.
She was President of the Auburn United Church Women as well as an active member of the Auburn and Blyth Horticultural Societies. Square dancing, curling, lawn bowling, bus tours, and the seniors’ group became the social pastimes for Jean and Lawrence over the years.
Memorial donations may be made to Knox United Church, Auburn and arranged through the funeral home.
Reunited once again, they will continue to shine and bless us with fond memories. She will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.
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Deborah Bauer
My condolences to Jean’s family. I knew Jean through the Women’s Institute and remember her well (during my early days), as our District President. She was always fun and always involved. She is missed.
Clayton and Jane Groves
Larry and Family: we remember your parents so well when we were at the store. Please accept our sympathy in the passing of your Mom. She was always active and an involved lady. Sincerely The Groves.
Glen Naylor
Sherry, Wanda, Larry and all. So sorry for your loss. I know you will have lots of good memories. She was a spunky lady. She surprised me once when Larry and I were on the wrestling team and she declared she could still “take” Larry. They cleared the kitchen table and chairs and had a wrestling match. So fun!
Gwen Johnston
Larry, Linda and family. Our sincere condolences on the passing of your mom. May the wonderful memories of your times together, sustain you through the sadness at this time. Gwen and Ken Johnston
Doug & Karen McClinchey
from the McClinchey family we send our condolences to the Plaetzer families.
Joanne Just
To Sherry, Wanda and Larry, we’re so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. May your happy memories help you and your families through this difficult time. From Ilene Greer and family.
Lynda Knox
Aunt Jean has always been a very important person in my life. I remember attending her wedding to Uncle Lawrence when I was almost eight. She was the most beautiful bride I’d ever seen! As time went on she welcomed us to her home on vacations, sent welcome holiday notes, surprised me with a wedding shower at her home on the farm, travelled a very long distance with her family to attend my wedding way up north, welcomed our visits over time, came to my dad’s funeral, kept in touch with my mom over time, visited us here at the lake a few years ago with Wanda. She will not be forgotten. I know Aunt Jean adored her family and it was mutual. Our condolences to all of you from Lynda, Pete and Katherine and her family and Jim. My mom, Lenora Sword, Jean’s sisters-in-law , adds her love and warm thoughts to Jean’s family.
sharon sanders
To Jean’s Family , we are sorry to hear of her passing. Out thoughts are with you at this time.
Sharon (Sillib) @ Jim Sanders
Kim & Travis Teed
We are very sorry to hear about Jean. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim & Travis Teed
And Family
Liz Herman
Floyd and I would like to send our condolences to Jean’s Family. We so enjoyed the friendship we gained with your Mom and Dad thru Blyth United. Rest in peace Jean, you are now with your beloved Lawrence. Sincerely; Floyd and Liz Herman