With thanks to God for a faithful life well-lived, the family of C. Jean Walker announce the passing of their treasured mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and family matriarch. Constance JEAN Walker, formerly of the Thorndale area, and recently of St. Marys, Ontario, passed on June 5, 2023, at the Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth, in her 94th year. Jean was the daughter of the late Sydney and Isabel (Betty) Febrey, and the loving wife of W. Howard Walker (2010), married 59 years.
Jean was a very kind, thoughtful and resilient lady who overcame rheumatic fever at a young age, experienced the Depression and WW II, moved to become a farm and rural community woman, and dedicated her life to her family.
Loving and loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother of Diane and Mike O’Shea and their family: Jamie, Melanie and Blake O’Shea, Jeremy, Belinda, Mallory, Indie and Ripley O’Shea, Shannon, Mark, McKenna, Sheamus and Maclean Ross, Colleen O’Shea and Luc Tremblay; Katherine and Jim Grieve and their family: David, Emily, Keenan, Rohen, Melayna and Rayelle Grieve, Lesley Grieve and Jason Rooney, Laurel and James Winger, Bronwen Grieve and Will Langer, Keely, Fady and Eden Rofail, Sheena, Josh, Henry, Cecilia, and Adeline Jongerden, Iain Grieve; Steven and Jane Walker and their family: Ben, Jeff Walker and Danielle Fehr and Clark Walker; Melanie and Vern Thomson and their family: Aubrey, Mikayla, Brinsley and Lydia Thomson, Neil and Emily Thomson; Robert and Marilyn Walker and their family: Jennifer and Bria Walker; Tim and Teresa Walker and their family: Kate, Mackenzie and Reese Connell, Matt and Lynsey Walker, and Lindsay Walker. Jean is fondly remembered by brother Paul and his wife, Barbara. Predeceased by brother Jack and his wife, Edna, Walker brothers and sisters-in-law, Truman and Grace, Clarence and Winnie, and Verna and Jim Sewers.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Wednesday, June 7th from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 PM. Registration is appreciated. To register, please click “Register Now” below.
Jean’s funeral service will be held at St. George’s-on-the-Wye Anglican Church, 172 King Street, THORNDALE on Thursday, June 8th at 11 AM. Interment Medway Cemetery, Middlesex Centre.
Memorial donations may be made to Thames Valley Education Foundation, Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth, or The Kidney Foundation of Canada.
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Sharon Sewers
Aunt Jean was an incredible Aunt. Never missed an occasion to send a gift, a card or a note to say hi. I cherish the silver butter dish she and Uncle Howard gave me when I graduated college in June 1980. Was the only aunt to acknowledge my accomplishment. She loved her “six children”, their spouses, their children, their spouses and the great grand children. Was so proud of each of them – knew every birthdate for them all. And knew every birthdate of her nieces and nephews, like clockwork, there would be a birthday card in our mailbox. She was a kind, gentle woman. I think of her so much and am blessed to have had her for my aunt and thanks to her and Uncle Howard, i am so blessed to have my wonderful cousins.
Pam DeJong
Melanie, Vern and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Through your stories, Melanie, one could tell your mother was a fine woman. Cherish your memories
Pam and Tony DeJong
Pauline & Roy Phillips
To all the Walker family – Offering you our condolences.
Pauline & Roy Phillips
Elizabeth(Betty) Jones
To Walker Family
We were sorry to hear of your mum’s passing.
She will be missed by all of you.
Keep your memories in your heart.
You will always have her in your heart.
Betty and Barry Jones
Bev & Phil Lines
Condolences to the Walker Family.
We have fond memories when Jean and Howard attended our wedding in the UK back in 1987. Our thoughts are with you all.
Jeff Borland
Sending Condolence’s to the Walker Family.
The Borland’s
robin gilholm
I wish your family well,through this very sad time.
Joyce Fitzgerald Darling
Remembering a much younger Howard and Jean Walker when I began my teaching career at Leesboro in 1965.I always thought what a wonderful couple they were.
Jen Haskett
Dear Diane, Mike, Jamie, Jeremy, Shannon, Colleen and families,
Thinking of you all as you say goodbye to your mother and grandmother. She certainly had a lot to be proud of in all of you. I hope that the stories you share in your time together, and all of your memories will bring you comfort at this sad time. Very sorry for your loss.
Lisa Phillips
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Thinking of you all. Treasure your memories with her.
Paul and Sue Robinson
Dianne and Mike, Melanie and Vern and their Families, and also all of the Walker Families. Our deepest condolences to you at this time of sorrow, with the passing of your Mom. Hugs and Prayers from Paul and Sue Robinson
Grace Rollings
Clarke and Grace Rollings
To all the Walker Family:
Our sincere condolences to all of you on the passing of Jean. She enjoyed a long life. Treasure all of your memories of times spent together.
Jeff and Bernadette Lockhart
Melanie and Vern and Family
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother .
Our deepest thoughts and prays are with you .
May you have many great memories .
Diane Elston
To the Walker family,
I am sorry for your loss! Jean was one of my first 4H leaders, and was always kind and helpful. She raised a wonderful family and was always a lovely lady to chat with!
My sympathies to you all.
Diane Elston
Diane Elston
I am sorry for your loss! Jean was one of my first 4H leaders, and was always kind and helpful. She raised a wonderful family and was always a lovely lady to chat with!
My sympathies to you all.
Diane Elston
The Benner's
To the Walker Family….Sending sympathy on the loss of a wonderful Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma. Beautiful photos depicting a long life, well lived surrounded by dedicated family and many wonderful babies….truly blessed….Don and Heather Benner
Mary Ellen Williamson
Walker Family:
Please accept my sincere sympathy in your loss. She will certainly be missed.
Mary Ellen Williamson
Ann Spearin
Shannon, Mark, Diane, Mike & Families:
Sending our deepest condolences at the loss of a
dear mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. May
the many wonderful memories help to ease the pain in
your hearts today and days ahead.
George & Ann
Christ Church Oxford Centre
Katherin and the Walker families ondolences from your friends at Christ Church Oxford Centre.
Linda McCorquodale
Sorry to hear about your loss Thinking of all the family at this time
Tony Lines and Catherine Lines
We’re so very sad about Jeans passing. We have treasured memories of visiting Jean and of Jean coming to visit us in the UK. Sending our love to all our Canadian family at this difficult time from across the pond. Tony, Catherine and family
Jeff Schroeder
Sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to the Walker family.
Laura Hudson
Laura Hudson
My thoughts and prayers are wiith you at this sad time
Henk and Annie van den Berg
Dear Walker Family,
What a beautiful life lived and example set by your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. You were the center of her world. Cherish the dear memories you share together. In deepest sympathy,
Henk and Annie van den Berg
Chadd, Katelyn, and Jackson Taylor
Mike, Diane, Jamie, Jeremy, Shannon, Colleen and families.
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Our condolences to everyone. She was well loved.
W. Lorne Munro
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing–many condolence–Lorne & Phyllis Munro
Dale Cook
My deep and sincere condolences to all of the Walker and extended family’s of Jean, may she rest in peace.
Carol Vanhie
Katherine and Jim and Family
Sorry for your loss. She had a good long life and now she is at peace.
The Dan Vanhie Family
Schroeder & Elliott
A Mother’s Love is Forever
She is with you in heart, she is with you in mind, she is with you in memories…
You will still have her smile, and her dreams for your life, and always, her love forever.
We are so very sorry for your loss
The Schroeder’s, Joe, Jeff, Micky and Deby (Schroeder) Elliott
John and Sandy Ulch
To the Walker Family we offer our deepest sympathy with the loss of your Mother.
Thinking of you at this sad time.
ONeil
Diane, Mike & family,
Sending condolences at this time of sadness. May your fond memories of your mother & grandmother comfort you.
Sincerely Phyllis O’Neil
Lorne and Lynn Ardiel
To extended Walker clan,
Many pleasant memories of visiting with Jean. She was a classic of her generation, wife, mother, grandmother and beyond. Always hospitable to the extras her brood brought home, we might have taken her for granted then but not now. Strange to say we truly wish we could be there Thursday. Love, Lorne, Lynn , Kelly and Adam
Marlene Lambert
So sorry on the loss of your mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. Jean was wonderfully kind and caring human being and our thoughts and prayers go out to each you,
Norm & Marlene
Jim and Helen Hearn
Our sincere sympathy to all of Jean’s loved ones. It is hard to say good-bye at any stage of life. May all the memories give you comfort.
Jim and Helen
Charlie and Beth O'Shea
Our Sympathy to the whole Walker family. Jean was a lovely lady and she will be missed by everyone.
Elston and Young Families
We are thinking of all of our beloved Walker family and thank you for sharing your beautiful, kind, humble, wise and loving mom with us over the many years we were blessed to know her. Hugs to each and every one of you. 💕
Gloria
Tim , Teresa ,Kate, Reese and Mack, Matt and Lynsey ,and Lindsay
We are sorry for your loss ,she will be missed by you all. She will live on in your memories.
Gloria,Dave ,Laura ,Meghan and Niall
Barry Eidt
Mel, Vern, Boys and family- on behalf of everyone at Ace we’re very sorry for your loss. Mel we love hearing all about your Mom and how great of a lady she was. Thinking of you!
Des and Sharon Perry
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Memories of the good times together will always be with you.
Larry & Sandra Hern
We extend our condolences to the Walker family on the passing of your dear Mother. May your wonderful memories of her bring you peace.
Ken & Gayle Ready
Diane, Mike and Family,
Ken and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom, grandmother and great grandmother. Know that our thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Pete/Fay Martindale
Diane, Mike and the entire family we are sending our heartfelt condolences to you. May fond memories help you through this time. Hugs from the North. Pete and Fay
Carole Damen
I hope you can feel all the love and support being sent your way and it will give you all the strength you need over the next few days. Find comfort in all those wonderful memories you share.
Audrey rooney
Dear Lesley and your family. My sincere sympathy to you all. Lesley, I fondly remember your love when talking about your grandmother. May she be at peace and rejoicing in gods arms and loved ones.
Fred Miller
To Melonie, Vernon and all the Walker family. Our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother and grandmother. She was always very appreciative of any help Thames Valley residents could give her. She will be missed.
Elaine and Fred
Keith and Joyce Thomson
To the families of Mrs Walker. May you cherish the most fond memories you have of her.Our sincere condolences on this loss to you all .Our prayers go out to you at this time of sadness.
Amie Baker & family
Sincerest condolences to the entire family. It was a privilege to have met Jean. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Bernadette Mercer
Our thoughts are with you and your family. Hold comfort in the wonderful memories.
Bernadette and Art mercer
Brenda Coddington
Thinking of Jean and sending Sincere Sympathy to All of her Family…such a Lovely Lady…
Gerald and Carolyn Johns
Thinking of the entire Walker clan as they gather to share stories and prepare to tribute a fine lady.
Our grandchildren will cherish the lovely hand knit outfit for our retro doll. Thanks again.
Talented busy hands she had.
Maureen and Ron Tucker
We are sorry to hear it. Such a sweet and kind lady. “Mrs. Walker” made us feel so welcome whenever we saw her.
Melonie Miller
Melanie, Vern & family
& Jean Walkers family
Our sincere thoughts & prayers are with you.. having met Jean a few years ago… she was a lovely person who loved her family ♥️
Earl & Laura Thomson
To the Walker family, sorry for your loss, she will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Darlene Graham
Our sincerest thoughts & prayers go out to all of you. It was an absolute pleasure to know Jean as this kind, gentle & caring soul who so loved her family & we were fortunate enough to have her be part of our “extended” family. May she rest in peace.
Bob & Darlene Graham & family
Marg H
So sorry to hear the sad news. Thinking of you all
Heather Perry
I am so sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you all and sending you love.
Virginia Lambdin
On behalf of the Ernie Salmon family, I extend my sincere condolences to the Walker family. Rest in peace Jean.
Paul and Sue Robinson
So very sorry to here of the passing of Grandma Walker.
Her memories will live long in her descendants. Condolences Paul and Sue Robinson.
Pat Cove, Deb, Kevin, Dwayne, and Families
Remembering your wonderful Mom and wishing you all much comfort. Our hearts go out to you all at this sad time.
Bob and Nancy Manning
Sorry for your loss. May the many family memories you have, add pleasure to your days in the coming weeks.
Yvonne Elliott
Our condolences to all the Walker family. She will be dearly missed by all of you.
Sincerely, John & Yvonne Elliott
Lynn Perry
I am so sorry for your loss. I know what a light she was for your family- she will be missed.