Born in Halifax Nova Scotia April 28, 1933. She was Daughter of Mabel Hussey & Melvin Burke.
Jean was a member of Bethany United Church. She worked at Koolex Cleaners for over 20 years. She enjoyed family gatherings, going to church, loved animals, music, playing bingo and cards, watching hockey, movies.
Jean was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother, sister, and great friend to many. She will be remembered for her generosity and warm heart by all who knew her.
“Mother’s hold their children’s hands for awhile, but their hearts forever”
Survived by her husband Reuben Acton of Halifax Nova Scotia
Four daughters: Bonita Shaw (Bill) Truro, Nova Scotia
Catherine Wrightman (Jason) New Market, Ontario
Paulette Rhyno (Eugene) St. Margarets Bay, Nova Scotia
Cheryl Acton (Gardiner)Halifax, Nova Scotia
Son: Daniel Acton Ottawa, Ontario
Sister: Lucy Roloson Burgessville, Ontario
Brother: Paul Burke Calgary, Alberta
Eight Grandchildren: Tasha, Amanda, Joey, Michelle, Kyle, Acton, Kaelyn, Kayley
Five Great-Grandchildren: Shannon, Alyssa, Nathan, Chase, Taylor.
Many nieces and nephews
Predeceased by Sisters Ruth Gallant, Barbara Planadin , Catherine Gravel and brother Lester Burke
A celebration of Jean’s life to follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers
Donations may be made to Nova Scotia SPCA PO Box 38073 Stn Burnside Dartmouth, NS B3B 1W4 1-902-835-4798 or online at novascotiaspca.ca . Online condolences may be left at www.jasnowfuneralhome.com
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Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at the VG Palliative Care Unit who went above and beyond with their care and compassion.
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