Jean passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family, at Jessica’s House on Friday, November 29, 2024 at the age of 78. Cherished wife of James Maloney for 57 years. Proud mother of Colleen Crocker, Mary Hulley, and Patty Carroll (Ryan). Adored grandma of Tyler (Hailey), Matthew and Noah (Mirissa) Carroll, Cole (Laura) and Braden Hulley and Sam (Sloan) and Grace Crocker and great grandma of Andi and Jones Carroll, Theo and Jax Hulley and Margo Crocker.
Dear sister and sister-in-law of George and Cleo Smith, Raymond and Mary Catherine Smith, Sister Joyce Smith, Donald and Darlene Smith, Gord and Cecelia Smith, Marg and Jim Kendall, Donna Lesperance, Helen Creces, Bob and Trudy Smith, Dorothy Smith, Mary Smith, Anne Kelly, Butch and Helen Regier, and Sharon Maloney. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her parents; Adelbert and Laura (Wilds) Smith, her siblings and their spouses; Lloyd and Doris Smith, Russell and Rita Smith, Ralph and Audrey Smith, Leo Smith, Bill and Madeline Smith, Gerald and Pauline Smith, Eileen and Tom Sloan, Ed Smith, and Jim Smith and her in-laws Ed Lesperance, Ferg Kelly, Marie and Art Gelinas, Jim Doyle and Francis Maloney.
Jim and Jean spent many happy years farming in McKillop before settling in Dublin where Jean worked as a custodian at the school. She loved spending time with her large family. One of Jean’s greatest pleasures was playing cards … whether it was Friday night euchre parties on the farm with friends, weekends with family around the kitchen table or with her friends at their most recent home in Exeter. Many hours were spent in games of Rummy or Crib with Jim. Laughter, stories, food and drinks were always in abundance when she was around.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Tuesday, December 3rd from 4 – 7 PM.
Jean’s Funeral Mass will be held at Precious Blood Catholic Church, 200 Sanders Street West, EXETER on Wednesday, December 4th at 11 AM with Fr. Vince Gulikers presiding. A recording of Jean’s memorial mass will be posted at www.facebook.com/haskettfh on Wednesday afternoon. Cremation with interment St. Columban Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jean’s memory can be made to the South Huron Hospital Foundation or Jessica’s House and would be appreciated by the family.
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Teresa (Kendall) Boncardo
Uncle Jim, Colleen, Mary, Patty and your families:
I am so very sorry for your heartache. Just looking at the photo you posted here, makes me smile. Aunt Jean spread joy and mischief in equal measures. She will have heaven organized and running smoothly in no time! God Bless Aunt Jean.
Love, Teresa and Bernie Boncardo
Laura Overholt
Jim and your entire family. Smith and Maloney families
Sending my condolences with Jean’s passing..
Have had many good memories of Jean. Most recent is when I lived at Tower View.
Thought and prayers
Laura Ann Overholt
Diane Hoffman
Mary,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time.
Andy and Janet Brown
Jim and family, our condolences at the passing of Jean. May she Rest In Peace.
Wilma Knight
Sending our sincere condolences to you, Jim and all of your family, on the passing of Jean.
I will remember Jean as always having a smile, lots of laughter and good stories to tell. She will be missed dearly.
Wilma&Wayne Knight
Catherine McRoberts
Dear Mary and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. Please know you are in our thoughts. Cathy and Glenn McRoberts
Ricki Vansteelandt
Jim, Colleen, Mary, Patty and families, my deepest sympathy in the loss of Jean! Keep her memories close in your hearts! You will speak of her often with love and laughter! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Ricki
Fred Campbell
My condolences Mary and to all of your family
Lori Lynn Stapleton
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Jean. I have great memories of her and Jim living next door to mom in Dublin. Sending Jim and family prayers and hugs. Lori Lynn & Joan Stapleton
Gerry & Nancy O’Reilly
Jim, Colleen, Mary, & Patti. We are sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. She was always fun to chat with & she loved a good laugh! Cherish the great memories she has left behind. Gerry & Nancy O’Reilly
Caroline Simons
Dear Jim and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on Jean’s passing.
We remember her wittiness and straight-talking approach to life. She was always willing to roll up her sleeves and help others whenever needed.
For all of these wonderful traits, we thank you for the amazing example of being a community builder.
With sympathy – Caroline & Tony Simons
Sandra McCarthy
Jim, Colleen, Mary and Patty and your families
Sending our condolences on the loss of Jean. I have many good memories when at the farm as kids.
Thinking of you all.
Dan and Sandra McCarthy
Linda Webber
To the Mahoney and Smith Families.
Sending deepest condolences on the passing of such a beautiful lady. Met her over in Zurich playing pepper and solo. She always was laughing and having a good time. She will be missed by all who knew her
Linda
Paul Culliton
George, Cleo, Raymond, Mary Catherine and the Smith and Maloney Families.
We are saddened to learn of the loss of Jean.
Our deepest sympathies are extended to you all at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Paul and Nancy Culliton.
Pat & Mike MacRae
Jim & family, we are so sorry to hear about Jean. She was a great lady & a wonderful neighbour. Treasure your memories!!
Condolences, hugs & prayers.
Pat & Mike
Linda Fischer
Our deepest sympathy to you Jim, your Family & extended family.
Frank & Linda Fischer
Marion McCarter
Mary and families:
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time in your loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. May her wonderful memories become treasures you will forever carry in your hearts. Deepest Sympathy
Sincerely Marion
Pauline Miller
Jim & family.
My deepest sympathy in the loss of Jean. A lovely lady! May all the fun, happy and special memories you all have of Jean help you at this very sad and most difficult time. My thought and prayers are with you! Sincerely Pauline Miller
Jo Van Loon
My sympathies Jim and family. I was so sorry to hear of Jean’s passing and it brought back so many memories of her always willing to lend a helping hand at all the CWL functions in Dublin. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathy & John Taylor
Mary and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Ronald & Theresa Murray
Dear Jim & family , Thinking of you at this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy! Our love & prayers . Ronald & Theresa Murray
Janice Carnochan
Mary and family,
Sincere sympathy to you on the passing of your Mom. Keep your memories close.
Gord and Janice
Mary Blake
Uncle Jim and family, my deepest sympathy on your loss. Aunt Jean will be greatly missed. She had a wonderful laugh and sense of humour which brightened any room she was in. A real firecracker. Cherish all your memories.
Larry & Helen Cook
Jim and Family, Please accept our sincere condolences. Many fond memories of Jean and Jim as volunteers in the village. May Jean Rest in Peace.
Larry and Helen
Katharina Coolman
To all the Maloney and Smith Families.
My deepest sympathy to all at this difficult time.
Kathy Coolman
Larry and Dianne McGrath
Jim and family: We extend our sincere condolences on the loss of Jean. Our thoughts are with you.
Laura (Creces) & Jerry Hull
We offer our sympathy to the entire family. It is comforting to know that she was, and is, surrounded by the people who love her.
Laurie Van Dyk
Patty, Tyler, Matt, Noah and Family. We were very saddened to hear about the loss of your Mother and Grandmother 💔 Cherish all the wonderful memories you have and may they be of peace and comfort! Sending our love and deepest condolences at this difficult time! You’ll be in our thoughts and prayers 🙏
Laurie, Paul, Bran & Roo
Ann Maxwell
Mary and family
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Ann Maxwell
Donny & Alexandra Goettler
Our sympathies on the passing of Jean.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Donny & Alexandra Goettler
Barbara Wolfe
Sending my deepest sympathy to you Jim and your family at this difficult time. 🙏
June E Morenz
Mary, Bob and Trudy: I am so sorry for your loss. You have my sincerest sympathy.
Kristine Creces
Uncle Jim and family,
We’re thinking of you and sending our deepest condolences.
Kristine and family
Gail Ellis
I send my sincere condolences during this time of deep sorrow. The Bible gives the comforting hope that your loved one will come to life again on a beautiful paradise earth when death will be no more in John 5:28, 29 and Acts 24:15.
Rose Brittain
Condolences to all the families, memories are forever and become a treasure, prayers to all of you.
Doug and Angela
Angela and are very sad to hear of Aunt Jeans passing. I always enjoyed poking the bear and getting that S&@T eating grin as Aunt Jean would not even blink and give it right back. She always had a big laugh and a smile.
Hugs to all. RIP Aunt Jean.
Cyrille Hartman
To the Maloney & Smith Families
Sending our sincere condolences .
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Cyrille & Anne Hartman
Catherine Melady
Jim & family
Thinking of all of you at this sad and difficult time. My deepest sympathy .
Catherine Melady
Mary Brown
Dear Jim and family, My deepest sympathy on the loss of Jean. I worked with her at St Pat’s School and always appreciated her dry humour and no nonsense approach. A great lady.
Elsie Mcdonald
Jim and family
Sorry for loss, she was a great friend, had many good laughs over a glass of wine
Hugs to you all
Mark Heimrich
Mary and family, and all the Smith & Maloney family;
Our sincere condolences in the loss of Jean. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Mark and Julie Heimrich.
Kathy Thiel
Mary and family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. Thinking of you.
Nadine Chong
Uncle Jim, Colleen, Mary, Patti and all the family you have our deepest sympathies. We hope you can find comfort in knowing she is at peace now and has left behind only the best of memories for you all to cherish. Keeping you all in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Ray & Nadine Chong
Peter and SELINE VISSER
Our Condolence to you Jim and Family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Yvonne Hendrick
Sincere condolences to Mary and family in the passing of your Mother. Cherish your many memories of her.
Sincerely,
Howard and Yvonne Hendrick
Helen Miller
Jim and the Smith family. I enjoyed chatting with her when she would come and play cards at Good Neighbours, she will be missed by so many. My sincere condolences to you and your families.
Mark & Sandra Consitt
Mary & Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Our sincere condolences.
Mark & Sandra
Pam & Kevin Ryan
Jim and family,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Jean. She will be missed by many. We will keep her in our prayers.
Pam and Kevin Ryan
Jack and Joan Powell
Jim and the Smith Family. Sorry for your loss. It was always nice to see her at solo. She enjoyed it so much. Remember the good times. Jack and Joan
Lu Keelan
Mary and Family, my condolences to you on your Mom’s passing.
Marilyn Riley
My deepest sympathy to the family she will be greatly missed
Daniel Creces
Uncle Jim, girls and families, our condolences. You are all in our thoughts at this difficult time. While you grieve, be sure to remember all the wonderful things that made Aunt Jean so precious to each of you (each of us).
Daniel and Andrea
Cathy Meagher
Our sympathies Jim & family . It’s been awhile since you left Dublin but certainly remember Jean from cwl & always great for volunteering. Jim & Cathy Meagher
Maria
My sincere condolences to Jean’s family. She was a wonderful lady who raised 3 wonderful daughters. She will be missed. Keeping you in my prayers.
Maria Vogels.
Lorie Van Valkengoed
My sympathies to your family.
Deb & Hi Thompson
Thinking of you and your family, Mary. We’re never prepared for the loss of a parent but the beautiful memories you have tucked away will no doubt pop up and make you smile, just when you need them the most!! Sending big hugs your way!!
Deb & Hi
MaryJane Taylor
My Sympathy Mary and all your Families…
Her loss will be missed by many…
Treasured and happy memories will keep
Her in your hearts forever…
Thinking of you at this sad time…
Mary & Jim Barnes
Dear Jim & Families
Deeply sympathy on the loss of wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, sister-in-law, aunt. Please know that she is eternally happy.
Mary & Jim
Kathy Mann
Mary and family: My sincere sympathy in the loss of your mother. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy
Linda Marsden
Jim, Mary and family,
Jean is loved and will be missed. We shared many laughable times together. She was a great friend and “community “ partner. I’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs to all.
Mary Deloyer
Jim and family My deepest symphaty May all good memories give you peace
Hub and Bev Thiel
Bev and I send our condolences to the families of Jean . Bob and Trudy have been our close friends for many years and we know how difficult it is to lose a sibling. We are thinking and praying for your family at this time.
Cathy & Paul Hulley
To the Maloney and Smith Families, Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies go out to you all at this very sad and difficult time. Cherish the wonderful memories forever in your hearts.
Linda and Dan Crerar
Mary and family, sending our sincere condolences.
Linda and Dan
Lawrence Becker
Jim and family also all the Smith family our condolences with the passing of Jean. We enjoyed the games of solo at good neighbors. She will be missed.
Lawrence and Dianne
Sylvia Mittelholta
Jim and family so sorry to hear of Jean‘s passing. Please accept my condolences to all.. She was so fun to be with and play cards with. Prayers are off
Julie Ritchie
Mary ,you and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers,
Julie Ritchie and Family
Louise Harris
I am so deeply sorry to hear about Jean’s passing, you are all in my thoughts and prayers Jim and family! Thinking of you all at this difficult time ❤️🙏
Ron & Sandra Dickert
Jim Mary and families I am very sadden to see this Jean was a fun loving lady who we enjoyed many round table meetings with over the years she will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her. She had an infectious smile Ron had trouble escaping her messing his hair on many occasions. To all the Smith family our deepest sympathies . Ron & Sandra Dickert
Katie Van Geffen
To Patty and family. My heart felt condolences. Did not know her but she must of been a wonderful woman if she was part of your family. May she rest in peace🥅🦢🙏
Melonie Miller
Mary & family
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your mom, she must have been a wonderful mom to have raised such a wonderful daughter .. take care 💕
Evelyn Vincent
To Jean’s family and siblings
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. May the good memories help bring peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Love & Prayers
Patty Masnica
My deepest sympathies to all.
Connie Lesperance
Uncle Jim and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Jean was a wonderful person, and will be missed by all who knew her. My condolences to all. May she rest in the sweetest of peace. 🙏
Love Shane, Connie & Family
Elaine Rebidoux
Uncle Jim and girls, we are thinking of you and our hearts are heavy with your loss, Aunt Jean’s humor and shenanigans will be sorrily missed.
Sending love from the Barrie crew. Love from Elaine and Mike Rebidoux
Marlene Moore
To All the Family , My deepest sympathy and prayers.
I will miss seeing Jeans big smile and kind words for me , at
Mass every Sunday Marlene Moore
Rudy Jansen
Deepest sympathies to you Jim and families. She is at peace now. Rudy & Mary Jansen
Alan & Ruthie Brown
Jean will surely be missed. We met Jean & Jim when we moved into Towerview apartments 5 yrs. ago. She always made us welcome, coming from another town.
Our prayers are with Jim and the family in these coming days.
Julie Grimminck
Jim & Family,
Sending condolences to you as you navigate through your loss.
What a beautiful lady full of laughter and wit.
Roberta Smith
Our condolences to you. We are thinking of you all and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Jean was a big light!
Roberta
Karen Dickins
My deepest condolences to Jim and family and the Smith family. What a wonderful lady she was, may your memories carry you through this sad time . She will be missed and definately remembered by all who knew her.
The Alexander Family
Jim, Colleen & Family, Mary & Family, Patty & Family
Sincere Condolences on the passing of Jean. Hold onto all your wonderful memories and to each other. Most of all take comfort knowing she is at peace.
~Craig, Andrea, Luke, Samantha,
Izzy & Callan Alexander ~
Marianne Rodgers
I am so sorry to hear this news. I remember so many fun times at the farm when we were kids. My condolences to all of you
Marianne Rodgers
andrew
Aunt Jean was a great person. We will miss her dearly.
With sympathy,
Andrew and Dawn-Marie
Norah Purser
Mary,Braden and family…
Our sincerest condolences.. 🌹
karen smith
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your Mom Patti so hard to lose her. May your memories give you comfort.
Judy Vandenberk
Patty, Tyler, Matthew & Noah
Sending our deepest condolences to you all. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Nick & Judy Vandenberk & family
Audrey O'Rourke
Jim and family, so sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. May you all cherish your happy times together.
Cleo Smith
Our sincere condolences to you Jim and to members of your family. Love from George, Cleo and families
Gloria Marcy
Uncle Jim and family. We are so sorry to hear of Jean’s passing today. She could light up any room with her smile and laugh. She will be greatly missed. I hope you find comfort from your memories at this difficult time. We are thinking of all of you, Gloria and Brian Marcy
Marjie Westerveld
Mary and family,,,,,,our condolences, hold your memories close,,,,
Bernice Boogemans
Our sincere sympathy to Jim and family and the Smith siblings. It is hard for me to read that Jean has passed. I helped Dawn from One Care when she prepared the meals at the Towers apartment building on Tuesdays. I got to meet Jean at that time and what a beautiful, kind lady she was.
RIP Jean.
Tom and Joanne Melady
Our condolences to Jim and family. Jean was a wonderful person to work with. We had great conversations after school. She had such a positive attitude and a great sense of humour.
Patrick & Maryann Feeney
Jim and Family. So sorry to hear about Jean. What a lovely person she was. And her laugh!! Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
David Smith
Our deepest sympathies to Uncle Jim,
Colleen, Mary, Patty and your families.
It is with great sadness we heard of Aunt Jeans passing. Fond memories of visiting the farm years ago and her great family pride and her mischievous smile/grin will never go away.
Love you lots
Aunt Jean
Sincerely
David and Michelle Smith
Joan Stapleton
Dear Jim and family- My sincere sympathy- May your memories of Jean console you and bring you strength now and the days to come- a great neighbor- Hugs and Prayers
Dan O’Rourke
Jean was a beautiful lady she will be missed
George and Sue Wilson
Mary and family, sisters and families and your Dad, heartfelt condolences on your loss of your Mom, Wife and Grandma. I met your Mom with you at a play in Exeter. She was a lovely woman. Cherish your precious memories. Hold them close to your heart. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen Murphy
Jim, Colleen, Mary and Patty,
I am so sorry for your loss. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Murphy
Karen Cronin
Jim, Colleen, Mary & Patti
Sorry to hear Jean has passed away. We had lots of laughs when we worked at the school. She will be remembered and missed by so many.
Karen
Dave and Brenda Palsa
Jim, Colleen, Mary, Patty and families- our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your wife and mom. Cherish the fun times, the laughter, the smiles- hugs and love to all of you
♥️
Diane Elston
My sympathies on the loss of this beautiful sweet lady, who always had a kind word and smile! May she Rest In Peace. Condolences to her family.
Diane Elston
Brian&Cheryl Kennedy
Jim and family, our condolences with the passing of Jean, she will be missed by everyone .She had a contagious laugh and a great sense of humour .You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Brian& Cheryl Kennedy
Patti Hunt
Uncle Jim, girls and extended family,
Sending our love and sympathies. Aunt Jean will be sorely missed.
Patti and Jamie