Jean E. Stairs
1928 - 2017
Jean E. Stairs
Service Information
Service Date
Friday March 24, 2017
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It is with great sadness the family of Jean Evelyn Stairs announce her passing on Monday, March 20, 2017 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Jean was 89. Born January 13, 1928 in Fredericton (Devon), she was the daughter of the late Hayward and Grace (Harvey) Rice.  

Aside from her parents, Jean was predeceased by her husband James Stairs; a brother George Arthur Rice, an uncle Allan Rice and special friend Paul Gorlick.

Jean was a much loved and active member of Journey Wesleyan Church, Fredericton.

Jean was employed with W.W. Maxwell & Son Optometrist from 1947-1958 and then with Canada Post from 1959-1986.

Jean was a dedicated promoter of Girl Guides of Canada and was involved in all aspects of the association. She was also a strong supporter of UNICEF and Smythe Street Home and School Association.

Jean is survived by her step-daughter Shona Patriquin of Tatamagouche, NS; three sons, James Stairs of Fredericton, Jonathan Stairs (Joan) of Fredericton and Joel Stairs (Alanna) of Orleans, ON; 8 much loved grandchildren Kelly, Logan, Tyrell, Joey, Joshua, Julianna, Joel Aaron and Patrick; a chosen daughter, Barbara Wilcox of Fredericton; a niece Shawn Rice of Fredericton and an aunt Ruby Sleep of Welland, ON; several cousins.

There will be no visitation by request. A service celebrating the life of Jean Stairs will be held from Journey Wesleyan Church, 131 Duncan Lane, Fredericton on Friday, March 24, 2017 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Matthew Maxwell officiating. Interment in the Sunny Bank Cemetery, Fredericton at a later date.           

Memorials to Camp Chiplaquorgan - Oromocto Girl Guides or UNICEF would be appreciated by the family.

A heartfelt thank-you to Dr. Vaillancourt and his team and the Nurses at 3East and Palliative Care Unit for their kindness and compassion.

Online condolences and the sharing of memories may be expressed through www.bishopsfuneralhome.com

 

Jean E. Stairs