Vera Jean Orton

Vera "Jean" Orton passed away peacefully on August 5, 2020 at the Ottawa General Hospital. Born in Toronto on January 28, 1924, she was the eldest child of Thomas & Gertrude (Ramsden) Crawford. She is survived by her children, Janet (Gordon) Morris, and John Orton; grandchildren Ashley (Paul) Wilson, Andrew (Christina) Orton, and Holly Orton (Chris MacDonald); great-grandchildren Alexandria & Adrianna Orton, and Emma Wilson; daughter-in-law Heather Swim Orton; and dear friend Laura Loomis of Florida. Also survived by her siblings Thomas Crawford and Barbara Bégin, brothers-in-law Donald and Jack Orton, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth "Wally" Orton, brother William Crawford, brothers and sisters in-law William Orton, Claude Bégin, Doris Gorman, and Barbara Crawford. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a memorial service will be planned for a later date. Donations in memoriam may be made to The Terry Fox Foundation or to the Kenneth A. Orton Legacy Endowment Fund at the Ottawa Hospital. The family would like to thank the staff of the Ottawa General Hospital, unit 4 West for their care and compassion during Jean's final months.