Obituary of Jean Henderson

HENDERSON, M. Jean Toney River Mabel ‘Jean’ (Sutherland) Henderson passed away December 30, 2024 at the age of 98 surrounded by her family. Born June 3, 1926 in Toney River, she was the daughter of the late John Willie and Matilda (MacKay) Sutherland of Toney River and married to Allister Henderson on May 15, 1946. Jean loved many things in life including music, playing cards, baking (the best) biscuits, and spending time with family. Many in the community used to buy their eggs from Jean and Allister, and it was more about the chats and visits with friends and neighbours than the eggs. She loved her children Gloria and Gary, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family gatherings with lots of food (especially lobster) brought her joy and were events she always looked forward to. Jean, at a very young age, became active in St. Davids Presbyterian Church and the organizations WMS and Ladies Aid. She and Allister highly supported the church in many ways, and it was an important part of their life. They also very much enjoyed square dancing and bowling, and Jean was also considered a great quilter. Surviving is her daughter, Gloria (Richy Gammon); daughter-in-law, Darlene; her grandchildren, Dana (Sarah), Ryan (Julie-Anne), Amanda (Chad Bolton), Laura (Jamie Maxwell) and Matthew (Jenna); and great-grandchildren, Paige, Carter, Callie, Brody, Grayson and Theo. Greatly appreciated was her sister-in-law, Margie Schmitt. Jean was predeceased by her husband, Allister; her son, Gary; her brother, Austin; and sisters, Florence, Edna and Hazel. A very important “thank-you” is extended to staff of The Maritime Odd Fellows Home during the last four years for her wonderful care. More significantly, thank-you to the younger staff as they became a larger part of her life. The scores from countless card games will be treasured. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6-8 PM at McLaren Funeral Home. Funeral will take place Friday at 2PM from St. David’s Presbyterian Church with Rev. Enjei Achah officiating. Interment will be in River Bank Cemetery with family only attending. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. David’s Presbyterian Church, Toney River or River Bank Cemetery in Toney River.