MATHESON, Genevieve (Jean) Helen May 25, 1928 – October 10, 2015
Jean Matheson passed away peacefully in hospital on Thanksgiving weekend. Her entire family is thankful for the 87 years she gave of herself to make everyone around better for knowing her. Her husband of 64 years Ed and all the family will lovingly remember Jean.
She was born in Skaro, Alberta and made a home with Ed at various Canadian Forces stops before settling in Edmonton in 1973.
She is survived and will be remembered fondly by sisters Elsie, Bessie, Vicky and brother Joe. She will be welcomed in heaven by her other siblings Stanley, Ben, Ed, Louis and Mary and will be reunited with her mom and dad (Baba and Gidda) Peter and Annie Parasynchuk. Jean is survived by daughters Brenda (Larry), Jane (Kent), Veronica (Darrel) and son Ed. Nan has also left a lasting impression and will be lovingly missed by 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
A Prayer Service will be held at the Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home (10011-114 Street) on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Good Shepherd Catholic Church on Friday, Oct. 16 at 11:00 a.m. with interment at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery.
For those who wish, donations in Jean’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Elaine Tallas-Cardone says
Dear Uncle Ed & all the family,
It is so hard to write this message of condolence as words cannot express our sadness and sympathy. Aunty Jean was an incredible woman, loving wife, mother, grandmother, auntie and my godmother! I have so many cherished memories of her and both of you as a special couple at so many events. She will be greatly missed and the entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers, but she is with God and at peace. May the precious memories of the happiness she brought to all sustain you through this difficult time. With love and heavy hearts, Elaine and Michael
Donna Publicover says
Dearest Uncle Ed and to all the family
The loss of your wonderful mother, our Aunty Jean, brings sadness and heart ache to us all.
She was a wonderful kind and caring Aunt.
My greatest memory of my Aunty Jean, who I will keep close to my heart is her dancing like she was 20 at Jennifer’s wedding. Your mom and dad were a big hit, everyone wanted to know who they were and we were happy to say “oh thats my Aunty Jean and Uncle Ed.
We are so sorry and so sad for your loss
We know your pain!
You will be in our thoughts and prayers
We will miss you Aunty Jean – We love you.
Lots of love from
Dale/ Donna Krystal Jennifer/Andrew
Joseph and Lexi.
Kathy Higgs says
Veronica and family, Please know I am thinking of you all at this sad time. I have happy memories of your Mom, Veronica, in your house on Mynarski.May your memories bring you all comfort.
Kathy
Carlos & Raquel quiroz says
We will remember Jean in our Prayers