Jean Thompson passed away peacefully on Friday December 3rd, 2021, while in care at Grace Hospital.
Jean leaves to mourn David Thompson her husband of 58 years. Dave and Jean lived in Westwood for most of their married life, and raised two children, Cathie (Grant) Bolin, and David (Sheri Thompson, children Matthew and Kara)
Jean was predeceased by her brother Manson Hume, sister –in- law Sheila, brother- in- law Tom, brother- in- law Allan, and is survived by her sisters Barbara Lloyd, Patricia Rouhiainen, and brother Peter Rennick.
Jean was well known in the Community through her tenure at Westwood drugs.
Jean was active in many organizations: Kirkfield Park United Church. Grace Hospital Auxiliary Committee, Deer Lodge Hospital- Gift shop volunteer: Girl Guides of Canada-Brownie Leader, and Juvenile Diabetes as a fundraiser.
Jean was an amazing mother, and devoted wife. Mom was at every game, every function, every lesson, and became a friend to her children’s’ friends.
Everything that she did was for family, friends, or the comfort of complete strangers.
Donations in Jean Thompson’s memory can be made to:
The Winnipeg Humane Society: winnipeghumanesociety.ca Or The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: jdrf.ca.
A family gathering has been held.
For Grief Is The Price We Pay For Love.
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With my deepest sympathy on Jean’s passing to Dave & her family. She was a gracious & lovely lady who always had a smile for everyone.
Our deepest sympathy to Dave and family. I (Jeanette), worked with Jean at Westwood Drugs for many years. She was always happy, very pleasant to work with. We got together socially and once met in Hawaii for dinner. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Jeanette & Al Steinhubl
Dave, our sincere condolences to you and your extended family. Jean was a wonderful lady, always friendly with a beautiful smile.