Stiles, Jean (Age 88)

Marilyn Jean Stiles passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 23 rd at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich in her 89 th year. Beloved wife to the Late James Gordon Stiles for 59 years. Loving mother to Donelda (Terry) Schwartzentruber. Loving grandma to her grand pups Otis and Jethro. Survived by sister Eileen Mann of West Perth Village in Mitchell and sister-in-law Madelene Steiss of Cranbrook. Predeceased by parents Alex & Ruby Steiss, sister Winnifred (Charlie) Mann, brother Stewart Steiss, and brother-in-law Harry Mann.

Jean was raised in Grey Township, attended school in Cranbrook and went to high school in Listowel. Jean met Gordon at the mailbox and her mailman became her husband. She started working at the Brussels CIBC at age 17 and retired in 1989 after 46 years of working in the banking industry. Jean lived in Brussels and area until their 1971 move to Stratford where she stayed until her move to Harbour Hills in Goderich in 2023 to be closer to her family.

Jean was a member of the Palmerston/Harriston Order of the Eastern Star and received her 65-year pin, she received a lifetime achievement award for volunteering at the Canadian Cancer Society for 30 plus years. She played Shuffleboard with the Zippy Zioners in Stratford and was a member of the Home Builders club through the Sebringville United Church. She enjoyed going to the cottage for 27 years at bluewater beach and all the family gatherings throughout the holidays and birthdays. She loved to crochet, knit, play cards and be in her garden. She loved nature and enjoyed visiting the farm, spending time with the animals, especially her two grandpups. Jean was an avid walker, she loved to meet people on the street and hear about their day no matter the weather. Her friendly conversation will be missed.

Family and friends will be received at Riverside Funeral Home, Brussel Chapel on Wednesday, September 25 th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm for
visitation. Funeral Service will follow on September 26 th at 2 pm with 1 hour visitation prior to the service. Please join us via livestream at https://www.facebook.com/RiversideFuneralHomeInc
Interment in Brussels Cemetery. Rev. Harry Disher officiating. In lieu of flowers and as expressions of sympathy donations to The Canadian Cancer Society specifically the multiple myeloma unit or the breast cancer unit, The Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Foundation or the Basset Hound Rescue of Ontario would be appreciated.

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