JEAN, George Victor

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Victor Jean, 80, of Addington Forks, on December 9, 2019, in St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born in Rockdale, Cape Breton, on December 26, 1938, to the late Anthony and Victoria (Pottie) Jean. George started his career as an autobody mechanic with Antigonish Motors and later Ron MacGillivray Chev Olds where, in total, he worked for nearly 50 years and made many lifelong friends. He was known for being a dedicated and hard worker who always took great pride in all that he did. He enjoyed the outdoors whether it was in the garden, woodpile, taking care of his property or working in his shop. He loved music, sports, walking and being with his grandchildren. George had a great sense of humour, was kind and gentle, devoted to his family and was always there for them. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Vencentia "Vency" (MacGillivray); children, Lance (Julie) Jean, Shelly (Dan) Lawson, and Marilyn (Terry) Long; grandchildren, Owen, Reanne, Michael, Madeline and Luke; sisters, Eileen Jeffrey, Leona Hachey; brother, Murdock (Nancy); sisters-in-law, Elizabeth, Mary Margaret (Phil), Florence, Marie; brother-in-law, Buddy (Laura). Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Leotine and Elizabeth; brothers, Albert, Leonard, Armond, Alexander and Bernard; sisters-in-law, Charlotte, Catherine, Sister Christine and Rosemary. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 12th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in MacIsaac Funeral Home, 61 Pleasant St. Funeral Mass Friday, December 13th, 11 a.m. in St. Ninian Cathedral, Rev. John Barry presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parkinson Canada or St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation. www.MacIsaacs.ca