Jane Stewart Obituary

Passed away peacefully with her family at her side and in her heart at Wildwood Care Centre, St. Marys, on Wednesday October 4, 2023 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of 67 wonderful years to the late Allan Stewart (2020). Loving mother to Kimberly (Doug) Glennie, Leslie Showers (Bill Chmura) and John (Julie) Stewart. Cherished Grandmother to Lindsay, Kylie, Kristy, Jamie, Allison, Tim, Ben, Sydney, Scott, and the late Steven. Great Grandmother to 12, with a 13th due very soon. Predeceased by her mother Mary Chantler (nee Macintosh) and her father Henry Chantler. Jane will be missed by sister Alison Smith. Jane was born in Hamilton in 1930 and spent her early life in London, Ontario, where she met Allan through Young Peoples. They married in 1953, and moved to Hamilton where Jane worked at Bell Telephone. In 1954, Allan took a job in Montreal where they had their family. In 1965 they moved to Burlington where they settled for the rest of their days, until their final stop at Wildwood Care Centre in 2018. Jane was a woman of great faith. She served God throughout her life quietly and gently touching everyone she knew. Jane made many wonderful memories at Knox Presbyterian Church. She was involved in CGIT (Canadian Girls in Training), Ladies Aid and was a church Elder. Jane was the proud owner of The Golden Pear bed and bath boutique in Burlington and also worked with Allan at Heritage Wood Products. She worked part time at the post office, and helped many people working at Telecare. Jane was described as unassuming, gracious, non-judgmental and kind. Everyone knew her to be an excellent hostess, good cook and always positive no matter the situation. She demonstrated to all who knew her how to live a fulfilling and happy life. "If he brought me to it, He will see me through it". We would like to thank the wonderful staff at Wildwood Care Centre for their excellent care. A Celebration of Life will be held at Smiths Funeral Home (1167 Guelph Line, Burlington) on Wednesday, October 11. Visitation from 9-10. Service at 10, followed by a reception. A private interment for the immediate family only will take place at Burlington Memorial Gardens. For those who wish, donations can be made to The Alzheimer Society of Perth County, 1020 Ontario St. #5, Stratford, ON N5V 6Z3 or Knox Presbyterian Church, 461 Elizabeth St. Burlington, ON