Obituary of Jean Lownds

-90, Halifax, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Glades Nursing Home, with her family by her side. Born in North Battleford, Sask., brought up in Saskatoon, Sask, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Theresa (Adams-Adair) Charlton. Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a wonderful friend to many. Jean was the last surviving sibling of her family. She was a graduate of the Ottawa Civic Hospital in 1943 (B) and became a devoted RN. More than 20 years later she attended Dalhousie University and received a Diploma in Public Health. During her many years of nursing she worked in several hospitals across Canada and also with the VON in Halifax and Dartmouth. Throughout her life she volunteered with schools, Guides, the 4H Club, the Dartmouth Seniors Citizens, and the Metro Food Bank. She loved to travel and explore, including many drives with her husband Harry that could take them anywhere. She is survived by her loving son, The Rev. Jon Lownds; daughters, Sandra Thurber (Arden); Terri Batt (John). She will also sadly be missed by her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly, Richard, Elizabeth, Karen, Beth, Kathy, Sarah and William; and her great-grandchildren, Michelle, Anthony, Taylor, Gloria and Abigail, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Harry, and her parents. Cremation has taken place under the care of JA Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Road, Halifax, NS. No visitation by request. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 11 am from the funeral home chapel with interment in Mount Hermon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Words of comfort can be sent to the family by visiting www.walkerfh.com.