GEORGINA HELEN NOLAN
“Jean” or “Red” - Age 85

It is with heavy hearts we sadly announce Jean’s passing peacefully with family at her side at St. Norbert Care Home.

Lovingly remembered by her children, Will (Chris), Harry (Ellen), Esther, Frank (Stacy), Edward (Peg); and her grandchildren, Samantha (Tyler), Scott (Lezlie), Megan (Caleb), Danny (Kristen), Stewart, Elisabeth, Mollie, Chloe, Ben, Ainslie; and her great grandchildren, Woodson, Mac, Madeline, Ellie, Peter and Ruth; as well as her siblings, John (Eleanor), Doug (Joan), Dorothy (Jim) and George (Bev).

Jean was predeceased by her first husband Samuel Symons; and her second husband Jim Nolan. 

Mom was born in West Garafraxa (now Wellington County) near Fergus, Ontario to parents Alex and Helen Stewart.

Jean’s greatest joy in life was her children. She was a loyal mother, who essentially raised five children on her own and would sacrifice anything for them.

After experiencing Ontario and parts of Manitoba, she eventually settled in Killarney, Manitoba with her five children. 

Mom loved taking care of people and worked as a nurse’s aid for many years until back injury setbacks forced her to retire and she opened up a daycare in her home. 

Mom enjoyed gardening, weekend barbeques at Erin Park, and countless trips to the Peace Gardens. She had many wonderful adventures with her children. Mom was actively involved with Beta Sigma Phi and the Presbyterian Church giving her a real sense of belonging to the community.

Mom loved sports and especially watching hockey. She was known as a social butterfly making friends easily and was diligent at keeping in touch with them, as well as her cousins.

Mom later moved to Winnipeg to be closer to her children and her next passion became the love of her grandchildren. She would always attend their school plays, concerts, sporting events or dance activities while they were growing up. She would always include them in her love of symphonies, musicals, art shows and Rainbow Stage.

Later in life she traveled a lot with her sister Dorothy, whom she talked to almost daily. 

A special thanks to all the staff at Golden Door and St. Norbert Care Home for the great care shown to her. 

In accordance with Mom’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no formal service. A family Celebration of Life will be arranged for a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice.

Jean’s family kindly requests that all of her friends and relatives take a few minutes to honour her memory by sharing photos, memories, and stories, using the comment section on this page.

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ETHICAL DEATH CARE

Cremation & Life Celebrations

530 St. Mary Avenue - Winnipeg

204-421-5501 - www.ethicaldeathcare.com

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