Obituary of F. Jean Gleed

<h1>F. Jean Gleed</h1> Passed away peacefully at Parkwood Mennonite Home in Waterloo on October 11, 2010 in her 93rd year. Devoted wife of the late James Jarvis Gleed for 56 years. Loving mother of Wendy Wallace (Alasdair d.2007), Susan Morton (Douglas), Peter Gleed (Doreen Corry). Proud grandmother of Elizabeth Soryal (Hany), Margaret Wallace (David Bywater), Heather Morton and Nicole Gleed. Will be sadly missed by her sisters, Margaret McRuer, Ruth Brown and Ellen Broderick (Glynn), her great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister Marie Meyers. Jean lived most of her life in North York and Toronto, where she enjoyed studies and sports at Earl Haig C.I. and secretarial work at North American Life before marriage, after which she devoted her life to her family. After returning to office work, she especially enjoyed her years at York University’s Centre for Continuing Education where she worked full-time until retirement. Jean was a very creative person with a zest for life, a love of nature, camping and travel. She had a strong desire to be of service to her family, friends, church and community. Jean treasured her extended family and her many friends, with whom she actively kept in touch. A special, heartfelt thank you to Dr. Chettimada, and the staff and volunteers of Parkwood Mennonite Home for their dedicated and compassionate care of Jean over the past three years. A celebration of Jean’s life will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo. Visitation from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm, service at 12:30 pm, followed by reception. If desired, as expressions of sympathy, flowers or donations to Parkwood Mennonite Home or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family, and may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.