Obituary of Jean Holden

HOLDEN, Jean Drusilla (nee Anthistle) Passed away on November 6, 2016 at Markham-Stouffville Hospital in her 90th year. She was a life long member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. She was born in Markham and moved around Ontario with her parents. She made Markham her home again when she met and married Dad until she took up residence at Shobrook Gardens in Uxbridge to be near her children. She was an avid knitter, enjoyed sewing, puzzles, and a follower of the Markham Men of Harmony and Suburbanaires Chorus barbershop music groups. Loving wife of Carl (deceased) of 54 years. Dear Mother of Helen Beck (Ken), Neil (Isabel), Don (Beulah), Stan (Chris), Ann (Wayne), and Nancy Tate (Ted). Grandmother to Kevin (Lori-Anne), Elaine (Phil), Jessica (Dan), Jennifer, Ashley, Shannon, Chelsea, Sharon, Donald Edwin Jr., Brian (Tricia), Laura (Ben), Jamar, Jakkia, Anthony, Michelle, Maya, Tanya (Shaun), Kyle, Lindsay, Aaron, Shelby, and Mathew. Great Grandmother to Carson, Julia, Devin, Mercedes, Connor, Carson, and Caiden. Visitation will be held at the DIXON-GARLAND FUNERAL HOME, 166 Main Street N. (Markham Rd.), Markham on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Memorial Service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 11am. Cremation has occurred. Donations maybe made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.