Jean Hanley

Embraced in the arms angels, on December 16, 2022, Jean Hanley left this world to be with Jesus and those who have made that journey before her at the age of 83.

Jean was born on July 6, 1939, to the late Ananias and Winnifred Nichol in Fogo Island, NL. She is loved and survived by her 5 daughters; Melita Breaden (Bob) Ontario; Christine Gurney (James) Newfoundland; Dianne Sexton (Gordon) Newfoundland; Lisa Dixon (Ward) Rothesay; Mimi Finnick (Craig) British Columbia; and grandchildren, Harry; Jackie (Matthew); Nicole (Peter); Stephanie (Ben); Cindy; Shyla (Michael); Megan (Matthew);Aleena; Lucas; Alynne; Jessica (Andy); Jennifer (Shane); Jake (Jessica); and many great-grandchildren. 

Jean is survived by brothers, Eric (Joan); Melvin; Wesley (Patsy); Cordell (Karen); and sisters, Frances; Alice (Claude Torraville); Doris (Uriel Budden); Daphne Sheppard.

In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her late husband Garry Hanley, sisters Flora Nichol and Stella Budden, granddaughter Paula Ryan and great-grandson Michael Ryan Jr.

When you think of Jean you can’t help but smile. Her Newfoundland humor was contagious, and she was a friend to everyone. She loved people, food, knitting, a good cup of tea, and hard work. She loved babies – the chubbier the better! In turn, everyone loved her back.

Although no longer with us, please keep Jean alive in your memories and re-telling funny stories of her. Until we meet again in Heaven, we love you and will miss you dearly.

Arrangements were made through Fundy Funeral Home, Saint John. There will be no funeral service but there will be a ‘Celebration of Life’ reception at Mission Point Church, Mark Drive, Saint John, on Thursday, December 22, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 

Donations in her memory can be made to Mission Point Church, Sunday School Department.

Flowers can be sent to Mission Point church or to the family.