In Celebration of

Jean Cripps

December 16, 1924 - August 4, 2020

On August 4, 2020, Jean Isobel Cripps (nee Lain) passed away peacefully in her 96th year at Humberview Heights Retirement Home. Jean is survived by daughters Mary Jane and Susan, grandson Alexander (Sarra) and predeceased by her husband, Borden. The family would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to nephew James Cripps, her life-long friends Lina Hennings and Laura Wallace, her dedicated caregiver Sharon Janzen and the wonderful staff at Humberview Heights who took such excellent care of Jean during her final years, especially during the lockdown phase of COVID when her family, friends and caregiver could not attend. Born near Campbellford, Ontario, Jean took great pride in her career as a Registered Nurse and enjoyed the arts, especially ballet and the Stratford festival. A family service will be held in the future. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada would be appreciated.

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Sajith (Mike's Office staff)

Entered August 25, 2020 from Toronto

I was saddened to hear that your mother-in-law passed away. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Mike Murphy (Son-in-Law)

Entered September 5, 2020 from Toronto

I was very fortunate in life to be Jean's son-in-law. We never had a single issue in the 44 years that I knew her. We shared all sorts of adventures, traveling across Canada, the US and England. She was kind and generous to a fault. I can remember the both of us fighting for the bill at a Chinese restaurant in Montreal in the late 70s and her sitting in my co-pilot seat during a flight to a construction camp on the Mackenzie Highway in the Western Sub-Arctic and amazed me by her inquisitiveness about how the plane's navigation system worked. (DME for the cognescenti). Widowed far too early, she lived a productive and independent life until close to the end. I will miss her - a dear friend to people and animals alike. My gratitude goes to the staff at Humberview Heights where she spent her last few years. They took great care of her, including during the acute COVID period when the facilty was in total lockdown and no one - not family, friends or caregivers - could visit.

Meena (Friend)

Entered September 6, 2020 from England

My deepest condolences to you Mike and your family.

Harold Johnson (Friend of the family through Michael Mrphy)

Entered September 11, 2020 from Mississauga

May the angels sing as she watches over us from above.

Eleanor Hennings (Friend)

Entered September 28, 2020 from London

Please accept our sympathy on the loss of your mom. There are so many fond memories of jaunts around southern Ontario and visits to friends and family - especially my niece. Kim Elliott in Cambridge. Although, time and circumstances caused us to loose contact, she'll always remain a very good friend. Lina
Cathy and I were so happy Mon and Jean enjoyed their friendship for so many years. Sunday afternoons have never been the same. Elaine & Cathy

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