- Winnipeg Free Press Passages
- All Titles
Search:
Notices are posted by 10 am Monday through Saturday
JANE REID MCAULAY (JEAN) (WEE JEANNIE)
Date of Passing: Jan 24, 2021
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or Memory
JANE REID MCAULAY
Jean was born in Paisley, Scotland on April 24, 1936. Together with her four children and husband Charlie, they took the brave step and immigrated to Winnipeg in 1974, in search of a better life! Jean and Charlie would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in March of this year, and truly loved each unconditionally throughout the years.
Jean is survived by her husband Charlie, four children, Chuck (Julie), Ian, Jane, and Ann, as well as her sister Nancy McKenna. Jean loved her seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, and will be sorely missed by "all the wee weans" as she would say in her thick Scottish brogue.
Jeannie had a heart of hospitality as many friends and even some strangers would attest too, and her door was always open. She loved her bingo, whether in person or playing the Kinsman Jackpot TV bingo, and her favourite saying was "house"!
A private memorial service was held by the family in Virginia, and a Celebration of Life will be held in Winnipeg for her friends when travel and gatherings are allowed. Cremation has taken place, and as Jean wished, her ashes will be taken to Scotland so she can be with her mother, father and twin sister May.
Farewell Bonnie wee Jeannie as we remember a good old Scottish song that Charlie rewrote the words to and used to sing to Jeannie. She is peacefully in the arms of Jesus.
Condolences may be sent to www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 06, 2021
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
-
Oh, ma wee Auntie Jean. You were like a mum to me these past few years. I loved your laugh - yer wee "aaach", and you made me laugh wi' your Scottish expressions, like: "Wait tae ah tell ye", and I could be sure it was something hilarious. We had tons of laughs, a few wee tears, and wee visits here with Uncle Charlie fur a cup a tea. I made some of her favourite Scottish baking and she would bring me a bag of flour or a pound of butter in exchange. She would drive over any time to make the exchange and confirm it with "Ach, nae bother." She even came to drive me to the hospital in 2005 to see my sister on a cold Winnipeg evening as I was too upset to drive myself. Auntie Jean shone with the word "tenacity" - there was very little that would defeat her. I the past few months, we checked up on each other with phone calls every week or two. Oh, ma wee Auntie Jean - I miss you so much. - Posted by: Kathryn Harper (Niece) on: Feb 13, 2021
-
My thoughts are with you all. I know Jean will be missed. She always treated me like one of the family. Last time I saw her she was meeting us at the airport after a girls vacation and she hugged me like I was one of her daughters. Always kind, always lovely. Sending big hugs just like Jean would. - Posted by: Cindy Wright (Family friend) on: Feb 06, 2021
-
Charlie, Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. - Posted by: Rick Saydak (Friend) on: Feb 06, 2021
-
Our thoughts are with you all. Jeannie was an amazing woman with a huge sense of humor, generous and kind heart and was an amazing friend to my Mom Beryl, she will miss her so much. We had some great times with her and Charlie through the years and I will always remember her with a smile. Rest in peace wee Jeannie❤ - Posted by: Lynn Ritchot(Henry) (Friend) on: Feb 06, 2021
Wojcik’s All Beliefs & Faiths Funeral Chapel (Portage Avenue)
2157 Portage Avenue at Sharp Boulevard (Map)
Ph: 2048974665 | Visit Website