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Jean Meakin

August 30, 1932 — August 13, 2022

Garden Chapel

Peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Ottawa Hospital, General Campus at the age of 89.

Loving and devoted wife of Canon J. Allan D. Meakin (predeceased). Proud and cherished mother of John (Cathy), Jennifer (predeceased) and Andrea (Dennis) .

Very loved and devoted nana to Thomas (Amber), Megan (Gary), Peter (Kathleen), Maxwell (Natasha) and Avery (Jonathon).

Jean will be lovingly and fondly remembered by extended family and friends.

Jean was a graduate of Bishop’s University in Lennoxville ,Quebec.  Her first career was at CSIS, following that she was a great support to Allan in his ministry with The Anglican Church of Canada.  They worked together for over 30 years throughout the diocese of Ottawa and 8 years in the aided diocese of Athabasca. Jean and Allan enjoyed many years together in retirement at their beloved home on the shores of Round Lake.

Fondly referred to as “Shine”, Jean was born in Richmond, Ontario as the only child to adoring parents Horace and Verna Hemphill.

Many thanks to the staff and management over the years at Bridlewood and Riverpath Retirement Communities for the kindness and care.

Special thanks to Joanne, Mary and Gisele who supported Jean with companionship and friendship over the years.

The family would also wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to the professional staff of the Orthopedic floor of 6NE for their care and attention to Jean in her final days.

Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, Nepean on Tuesday, August 23 form 2:00-4:00 and from 7:00-9:00pm. A funeral Service will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church, 2345 Alta Vista Drive at 10:00 am on Wednesday, August 24.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to The Well would be appreciated. Condolences, tributes, or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com

To send flowers to the family in memory of Jean Meakin, please visit our flower store.

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Visitation

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

2:00 - 4:00 am (Eastern time)

Tubman Funeral Homes (Garden Chapel)

3440 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2H 8H7

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Visitation

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

7:00 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

Tubman Funeral Homes (Garden Chapel)

3440 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2H 8H7

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)

St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church (Ottawa)

2345 Alta Vista Dr, Ottawa, ON K1H 7M6

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