With heartfelt sadness – “Jean” – Ida Eleanor Jean (McBride) Farrelly passed away peacefully on December 18th, 2021 in her 88th year, at the Wellington Terrace, Oak Glen neighbourhood, with family by her side, after a lengthy illness with Alzheimer’s. Mom is survived by her husband, our Dad, Edward “Ted” Farrelly. Mom’s legacy will live on through her devoted 3 children, – Linda Scott (Jeff), Cheryl Redman (Bill), Kevin Farrelly (Jacki Becker), 8 Grandchildren – Brock (Leigh-Anne Clocherty), Brittney, Ryley (Jennifer Mateyk), Lauryn (Jean-Marc Racheter), Lynsey, Jesse (Hyejee Jung), Tanner, Nicole (Jaydon Hunt)and 4 Great Grandchildren – Lochlan, Mack, Hennie, and Nora. Mom is also survived by her sister Orma Prentice (“Jim”), sister-in-laws & brother-in-laws Sherman & Joyce Smith, Jack & Sandra Farrelly. Also survived by many caring nieces and nephews. Mom is predeceased by her brother Wayne McBride and her parents Garfield & Velma (Collier) McBride, and parent in-laws Elwood & Mary (Lockhart) Farrelly. Mom was born September 7th, 1934 in Grand Valley, Ont. One of her greatest accomplishments was becoming an RN. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing May 13, 1956. She loved her profession beyond words, working at Groves hospital followed by the “new” Terrace (Wellington Terrace) in 1972. Jean was a well-respected RN, many professionals reiterating to us her instinct, compassion and in-charge abilities. She was a member of the Alma UCW, Alma Woman’s Institute and was constantly caring for her entire family, friends and neighbours. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at the Wellington Terrace which was home to Mom for almost 11 years, and to Lapointe-Fisher Nursing Home previously. Due to COVID-19 concerns a private funeral service will be celebrated on Thursday. A recording will be available following the funeral service.
“and while she lies in peaceful sleep, her memory we shall always keep”
“How lucky we are to have had someone who makes saying goodbye so hard”
-Winnie the Pooh
If you wish, donations would be appreciated to Groves Foundation – Groves Memorial Community Hospital, Alzheimer’s Society, or the charity of one’s choice. Please consider a gift of visiting a shut-in or a Long Term Care Home resident (once COVID-19 allows this to resume).
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