BALLINGER, Jean A. -
July 1, 1928 - May 16, 2023
Peacefully, at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto.
Predeceased by her husband, Frank S. Ballinger; and her parents, Edna and Russell Whitehead.
Sister of Donna Ballinger (the late John) and Russ Turk Whitehead (Judy). Mother of Jim (Deborah) and Keith (Lisa); and grandmother of Karen Ballinger and Sarah Ojo (Toye).
Aunt of Lynn Morrison and Steve Whitehead; predeceased by nephews, John G. Ballinger and Todd Whitehead.
Born in Niagara Falls, Jean grew up in the Hydro community of Cameron Falls, north of Port Arthur. When the family was transferred to Fitzroy Harbour, Jean completed her education in Etobicoke and began working at Ontario Hydro.
There, she met an engineer, Frank Ballinger, and they were married in 1950.
They bought a house on Roehampton Avenue, moving to Divadale Drive in north Leaside in 1961. South Leaside called them in 1997.
Jean has been an active member of Manor Road United Church since 1950, and was involved in the wider church.
She also volunteered with numerous charitable organizations.
She was thrilled when her granddaughters were born and followed their accomplishments with great pride. She had many lifelong friends who she treasured. Jean loved knitting, sewing, flowers, books and travel, but was happiest with a nice cup of tea, a home-baked biscuit, and someone with whom to chat, even if only by phone.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Ewart Angus SPRINT Home and Dr. Jocelyn Charles for their excellent care. In lieu of flowers, donations are invited to Manor Road United Church or the Abiona Centre for Infant and Early Mental Health.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on September 18, 2023, in the Funeral Centre at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto.
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