Obituary for Jean Monteith Cochrane
COCHRANE, Jean Monteith 1932 – 2023
It is with deep and profound sadness we announce the passing of Jean Cochrane at Upper Canada Lodge on Saturday Jan. 7, 2023. She is survived by her son Bryan Cochrane (Diane), daughter Sue Reece, granddaughter Sara Reece (Jean Langlois) and honorary daughter, Ida Lowas. She is predeceased by her loving husband and soulmate, Tom. Although Mum had slowed down considerably in recent years, she lived a very full, active life, traveling, writing, painting, and enjoying Scottish dancing and gardening. Our parents moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake in the 1982, after buying a store on Queen Street in the late 1970s called The Gingham Patch. They loved the town and the life they built there. Over the years Mum was involved with the Chamber of Commerce, Beta Sigma Phi, the Garden of the Week contest, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Horticultural Society Garden tours, the restoration of the Pumphouse, wrote a gardening column for the Niagara Advance for years and was a lifetime member of the NOTL Horticultural Society. She and Dad were also members of the Albainn Society, and were long-standing members of St. Andrew’s Church, where they both volunteered — they were both always exhausted after their work at the annual Strawberry Festival.
From the very beginning Mum fought diligently to preserve NOTL as it was, along with many others. They were successful for a while but it couldn't last. The recent changes and developments to her little town were heart-breaking for her. Although Mum had an impressive list of accomplishments, awards and accolades, the one she cherished and was most proud of was being ‘Tom's wife.’ Mum, give Dad a big hug for us - we know you're finally together again. We love you dearly and are utterly heartbroken you are gone. A celebration of Jean's life will take place on Saturday January 21, 2023, 11am at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 323 Simcoe St, Niagara on the Lake, On.
Inurnment to follow the service in St. Andrews Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake or to the Canadian Alzheimer’s Society are greatly appreciated by the Cochrane family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to MORGAN FUNERAL HOME, 415 Regent Street, Niagara-on-the-Lane, Ontario. As per Jean’s wished cremation has taken place. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com
It is with deep and profound sadness we announce the passing of Jean Cochrane at Upper Canada Lodge on Saturday Jan. 7, 2023. She is survived by her son Bryan Cochrane (Diane), daughter Sue Reece, granddaughter Sara Reece (Jean Langlois) and honorary daughter, Ida Lowas. She is predeceased by her loving husband and soulmate, Tom. Although Mum had slowed down considerably in recent years, she lived a very full, active life, traveling, writing, painting, and enjoying Scottish dancing and gardening. Our parents moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake in the 1982, after buying a store on Queen Street in the late 1970s called The Gingham Patch. They loved the town and the life they built there. Over the years Mum was involved with the Chamber of Commerce, Beta Sigma Phi, the Garden of the Week contest, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Horticultural Society Garden tours, the restoration of the Pumphouse, wrote a gardening column for the Niagara Advance for years and was a lifetime member of the NOTL Horticultural Society. She and Dad were also members of the Albainn Society, and were long-standing members of St. Andrew’s Church, where they both volunteered — they were both always exhausted after their work at the annual Strawberry Festival.
From the very beginning Mum fought diligently to preserve NOTL as it was, along with many others. They were successful for a while but it couldn't last. The recent changes and developments to her little town were heart-breaking for her. Although Mum had an impressive list of accomplishments, awards and accolades, the one she cherished and was most proud of was being ‘Tom's wife.’ Mum, give Dad a big hug for us - we know you're finally together again. We love you dearly and are utterly heartbroken you are gone. A celebration of Jean's life will take place on Saturday January 21, 2023, 11am at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 323 Simcoe St, Niagara on the Lake, On.
Inurnment to follow the service in St. Andrews Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake or to the Canadian Alzheimer’s Society are greatly appreciated by the Cochrane family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to MORGAN FUNERAL HOME, 415 Regent Street, Niagara-on-the-Lane, Ontario. As per Jean’s wished cremation has taken place. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com