October 8, 1920 – October 9, 2022
McKeen, Jean (Smith) (Sleight) passed away peacefully at Chartwell Parkhill Long Term Care Residence, formerly of London Township, at the age of 102. Beloved wife of the late Gordon McKeen (2011) and the late Gilbert Sleight (1992). Loving mother of Fred (Merna) Sleight, Martha (Rick) Ponting, Doreen (Don) Foster, Evan Sleight, and John McKeen. Special Grandma to Allison, Lyndsey, Kristen, Scott, Matthew, Rob, and Lori. Jean was also proud to be a Great-Grandma to 15 grandchildren. Predeceased by her brother Walter (Barbara) Smith and sisters, Bernice (Keith) Arnold, and Verna (Ken) Jeffrey.
Jean was an avid animal and nature lover. We will miss her endless strength, determination and devotion to her family and faith.
A private family service will be held at St. George’s Anglican Church, London Township with interment to follow at the church cemetery.
A special thank you to the staff at Chartwell Parkhill for their exceptional care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, the family would ask you to consider donation to Chartwell Parkhill Retirement Home or a charity of your choice.
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Ray & Judy Mills
Dear Martha, Doreen, Fred , Evan and families;
Please accept our deepest condolences at your loss. What a wonderful long life your mom had! How blessed you were to have her love, devotion and example for so many years. She has left her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren a wonderful legacy of memories and experiences. I remember visiting at your home often in High School and remember the kind hospitality I had from her as well as the wonderful home cooked meals! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shirley (Smibert) and Al Dawson
My condolences to the Sleight and McKeen families. Don, Doreen, Fred, Merna, Kevin, Martha. Our families were neighbours growing up on the 12th. Jean was a gentle, kind and caring lady. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sharon Haskett
Dear Fred and Myrna
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you at this sad time
Brian and Sharon
Bob & Ruth Parkinson
To the Sleight family:
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Cherish your memories.
Gary & Bonnie Ideson
Fred, Doreen and family
We extend our sincere thoughts and sympathy to all your family on the passing of your Mother. May your many loving memories help comfort you at this difficult time and in the days ahead.
Gary and Bonnie Ideson
Heather Brennan
Doreen, Don and family
Deepest heartfelt condolences on the passing of Jean . Such a kind and gentle woman.
Heather and John Brennan
Joan Taylor
To Jean’s Family.
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was such a lovely, gentle woman. Share the good memories.
NIck and Liz Bell
To Everyone in the Sleight family,
We were very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and we send you all our sincere condolences. You will have many memories of her so hold them all close to your heart and remember her with love and happiness.
John and Joan Morgan
Doreen, Don and Family
We extend our sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother. Thinking of everyone at this sad time.
John and Joan Morgan
Margaret Watt
Doreen, Don and Family
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your Mother, Cherish your memories, Thinking of you
Margaret Watt
Lynda Niles
Doreen and Family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Cherish all the good memories that you’ve had with her over the years.
Rick and Lynda
Paul Elston
Doreen, Don and Family
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the Sleight families.
Paul Elston and Family
Linda Fox
To John and the rest of Jean’s Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss.
Treasure your memories of her and hold them close to your heart where she will alwasy remain and remember that LOVE never dies
RIP Jean
Grace Rollings
Sleight/McKeen Families
We are sorry for your loss. She has enjoyed a long eventful life. Treasure your memories.
Clarke and Grace Rollings
Joan Robson
Thinking of you today
Joan and Ralph
Jeff, Marg, and Jean Bryan
To the family of Jean Sleight/McKeen
Our thoughts are with you at this time of your mother’s passing.
Shelley McKeen
To the Family:
Offering our sincere condolences to you and your families at this sad time on the passing of “Jean”. She filled Uncle Gordon’s life with much joy. For us the irony of their marriage was she became “Dorothy Jean McKeen” which is our mother’s name as well. Dorothy Jean (Carmichael)McKeen who was the wife of Gordon’s brother Donald McKeen.Mom and Jean had a unique friendship and often shared a laugh over having the same name.
Sincere Sympathy
Jim and Shelley McKeen
Lloyd and Carol Moore
Our deepest sympathy Don and Doreen and all your family in the loss of such a wonderful and sweet mom. Cherish all the great memories from the many years you had together.
Doug & Nancy Garrett
Dear Fred,Martha, Doreen, Evan and family
We are sorry for your loss you will be experiencing right now, but we also know you will have so many precious memories to help ease the pain of loss you are feeling. Your Mom , Grandma and Great Grandma was a wonderful caring person. We know you will miss her dearly. Our prayer is God will bring those fond memories to mind over the next few weeks as you grieve your loss.
Each of you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers
Doug & Nancy
John & Mary Walls
To the Sleight family;
Thinking of everyone at this sad time.
Bob & Cathy Moore
Don, Doreen, Rob, Cindy & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Treasure all those memories of your mom and grandma.
Judy Mills (Blair)
To Jean’s family,
Please accept my deepest condolences. I remember Jean well from my sleep overs at the Sleight home when I was in High School. She was always so gracious, so kind, so caring and a good cook as well. Although she lived a long life, it is still never easy to say good-bye to a mother. May God comfort you in your grief. May your memories remind you of the love she gave to each of you and the joy she shared with you. Thinking of each of you. God Bless.
Murray & Peggy Morrison
Doreen & family
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother. She was such a gentle, kind person.
Murray & Peggy Morrison
Amy Cook
Don, Doreen and family –
Thinking of you all.
Steve, Amy, Maddie and Grace
XO
Barb Eisenschink
My sincere sympathy Don, Doreen, Rob & Cindy on your mother’s passing.
Nancy and Bob Manning
Sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. She was always such a kind and caring lady. May all your family memories provide comfort to you all at this time.
Sheila (Beatson) Hodgins
Don, Doreen, Fred, Merna and families:
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jean. I have so many fond memories over the years of her at church with us in Ilderton. My kids used to think it was fun to go and sit with her on random Sundays and she thought it was the best thing going!
My mom would always tell me what was going on with Jean after she got off her daily calls with Doreen :)
Jean lived a good long life.. sending hugs to all of you..
Love: Sheila and family