Jean A. Oxner

Jean A. Oxner, age 89, of Mahone Bay, passed away April 30, 2015 at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, NS.

Born in St. John’s, NFLD, she was a daughter of the late John and Hazel Edgar. She moved to Halifax with her husband Karl, where she worked at Sears for many years. Upon retirement they moved to Mahone Bay to live with their daughter, son-on-law, and grandchildren where they enjoyed the beautiful view of the three churches. She enjoyed reading books, doing crossword puzzles and watching TV game shows. She especially loved going to bingo with her daughter and best friend, Gladys. She deeply cherished time spent with her friends and family. During her illness she was very strong, never complaining and was always thankful and gracious for someone’s care and help.

Jean is survived by son-in-law, Bruce V. Baker, Oakland; sister, Joyce Edgar, Ontario; brothers, John Edgar, Ontario and James Edgar, Newfoundland. She is also survived and will be greatly missed by her grandsons, Bruce G. Baker and his wife Elizabeth, Martin’s Point; Neil Oxner and his wife Sonia, Canmore, AB.; Christopher Oxner, USA; and her granddaughter, Denise Baker and her fiance Timmy Tanner, Back Centre; great-grandchildren, Rachel and Nathan Baker; Karla and Piper Oxner; Kelsi-Rose and Ivy-Marie Tanner.

She was predeceased by her husband, Karl Donald Oxner; daughter, Gladys Joyce Baker; son, Karl John Oxner; sister, Nancy Edgar; and brother, Donald Edgar.

No visiting by request. A private graveside service will be held at Park Cemetery, Mahone Bay.

Memorial donations may be made to South Shore Regional Hospital Palliative Care, Canadian Diabetes Association or The Children’s Wish Foundation - Nova Scotia Chapter.

A huge thank you is extended to Jean’s friends at Cherry Lane Lodge Senior Complex in Mahone Bay and her home care workers, for caring and always looking out for her. Also, to Dr. Robertson, local paramedics, and the nurses and staff on the fourth floor of South Shore Regional Hospital for their warmth, kindness and compassionate care. Thank you to family and friends for their support during Jean’s illness and a special thank you to Jean’s niece, Jane Edgar and her husband Bill Hughes, for always keeping us in their thoughts and for all the little things that meant so much.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mahone Funeral Home, P.O. Box 200, 32 Parish St., Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0 Tel. 902-624-8241. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.mahonefuneral.ca