1928 – 2025 Jean passed early in the morning on November 15th, 2025 at Royal Terrace in Palmerston. She resided in Fergus, was formerly of Mulmur Township (Shelburne). Mother of Mary Elizabeth and her husband Brian and beloved grandson John William. Daughter of James Henry (Harry) Armstrong (1953) and Margaret Jane (Jean) Blackley (1988). Sister of the late Mary Hilda Hollingsworth (2018), nephew Victor Fletcher (2024), John Andrew Armstrong (2009), and William Henry Armstrong (2011) (Maxine). She was married to Harvery Rettie Stewart (2000) for 51 years. Jean also married Dr. George Jones .She will be remembered by George’s children Deborah and Bruce, the late Robert, and Douglas (Linda 2007) and their children and grandchildren. Jean started her banking career at the CIBC in Fergus located in what is now The Vault. Unfortunately, she experienced a bank robbery there. After marrying Harvey, they moved to Horning’s Mills, just north of Shelburne. She worked for the Royal Bank til she retired. She was a charter member of Normac Eastern Star; made coleslaw for 600 for the Horning’s Mills United Church Fowl suppers. A fervent Liberal she knocked on doors, ran committee rooms and baked cookies for cabinet ministers. She immensely enjoyed travelling with George and had many happy memories with him and his children. After George passed, she was thrilled to move back to her home farm in Upper Nichol, and spend time in the country. Unfortunately, she contracted vascular dementia and eventually moved to the Royal Terrace in Palmerston, where she was treated royally. A Celebration of Life will take place in the springtime. Donations may be made to Cats Anonymous, 063055 Dufferin Road 3, East Garafraxa, Ontario, L9W 7J1. Arrangements are entrusted to Graham A. Giddy Funeral Home.
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