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Gene Lillian Elizabeth Jaynes
Visitation

MacCoubrey Funeral Home
30 King St. E., Cobourg

Monday May 29th
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Service

Fellowship Baptist Church
469 Elgin St., Cobourg

Tuesday May 30th
11:00am

Reception to follow at the church

Interment

Baltimore United Church Cemetery
9288 Burwash Rd, Baltimore, ON K0K 1C0,

Tuesday May 30th
3:00pm
Following Reception

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Gene Lillian Elizabeth Jaynes

November 5, 1935 - May 22, 2023

Peacefully at the Northumberland Hills Hospital on Monday May 22nd, 2023 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Jaynes. Loving mother of Brenda Niles (Phil), Peter Jaynes, Kathy Pearson (John), Lynda Darling (Blaine) and Sue VanderSchaaf (Michael). Cherished grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Ken Waldie (Edna). Lovingly remembered by her in-laws Irene McBride (the late Gordon), the late Dorita Thornton (Norm), Ella Merlin (the late Jack), Ruth Broomfield (Alex) and Gladys Bailey (Joe). Remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St., E., Cobourg on Monday May 29th from 6 – 8 pm. A funeral service will be held at Fellowship Baptist Church, Cobourg on Tuesday May 30th at 11 am. Interment in Baltimore United Church Cemetery. If desired donations may be made to the Diabetes Canada, Kidney Foundation or Fellowship Baptist Church.

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MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

Jennifer Ashley - July 5, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Kidney Foundation of Canada

Jennifer Ashley - July 5, 2023

Dear Brenda, Peter, Kathy, Lynda, Sue & families, I am so very, very sorry for your loss. I was sad to have missed the funeral as I was out of the country. I'm sure it was a wonderful celebration of her life. Thinking of you all with love and prayers at this sad time. Love, Jen xo

Jan Bangs - June 9, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Kidney Foundation of Canada

Jan Bangs - June 9, 2023

Brenda, Peter, Kathy, Lynda, Susan and family Thinking of you and your dear mother who always provided a warm smile, a uplifting laugh and a pleasant chat. I remember her playing the piano at Eddystone Church and a friendly wave when we turned onto Eddystone Road. She will be fondly remembered. With deepest condolences.

Julie McKenzie - June 8, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Kidney Foundation of Canada

Francis and Lynn Prentice - June 8, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Joanne Hall - June 7, 2023

I am so sorry to hear of this. My condolences

June Dipasquale - June 6, 2023

My deepest condolences to all the family. Thinking of you all ❤️

Bruce Pogue - June 5, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Anita & Bill Nichol - June 4, 2023

Our sincere condolences on Gene’s passing. She was a wonderful lady, enjoyed our many chats when she was at extendicare.

Terry McBride - June 1, 2023

My Condolences to the Jaynes family.

Larry May - June 1, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Larry & Karen May - June 1, 2023

Dear Ken & Edna & family: So sorry to hear of Gene's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy. It was always a pleasure to see your Mom at the family reunions. Take care, Larry & Karen

Pat and Vic Holmes - June 1, 2023

Resting in Peace, sweet lady, missed by all you knew. Pat & Vic

Karen Shaw - May 30, 2023

Kathy and family, sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. She sure touched a lot of hearts over the years.

Barry Grills - May 30, 2023

Our deepest condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss Elmer & Evelyn Grills and family

DARLENE MCBRIDE - May 29, 2023

Brenda, Peter, Kathy, Linda and Susan. Very sorry to hear of Aunt Gene's passing. I have very fond childhood memories of her.

DARLENE MCBRIDE - May 29, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Danice Covert - May 29, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Ross and Joy Millson - May 29, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Fellowship Baptist Church

Brian and Lillian Darling - May 29, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Jean Van Leeuwen - May 29, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Fellowship Baptist Church

Donna and Donald Robins - May 29, 2023

Peter Jaynes We convey our condolences on the loss of your mother, Gene. Your special memories will carry your through.

Harry and Frances Giddings - May 29, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Fellowship Baptist Church

Doris Goheen - May 29, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Fellowship Baptist Church

Steve and Carrie Bailey and Family - May 29, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Elmer and Evelyn Grills and Family - May 29, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Fellowship Baptist Church

Wayne and Karen Jaynes - May 29, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Joseph and Gladys Bailey - May 29, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Fellowship Baptist Church

Charles and Lillian Prentice - May 29, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Gordon and Janet Prentice - May 29, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Sue Tryon - May 29, 2023

So very sorry for your loss of your mum Kathy and family.

Danice Covert - May 29, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Susan Harrison - May 29, 2023

My sincere condolences to all the Jaynes and Waldie family. You're in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Danice Covert - May 29, 2023

I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. My deepest condolences at this difficult time.

Jeff and Laurie Pudwell - May 29, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Kidney Foundation of Canada

Joy Clark - May 29, 2023

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom, Kathy. She was always such a lovely lady and she will be greatly missed. Know we are thinking of you and your family at this very sad time. Joy and Doug

Michael Beech - May 29, 2023

Dear Kathy and Peter and the rest of the Jaynes family, I offer my sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. I had to re-read her obituary to make the connection but we've known the relationship to the Jaynes family for a very long time.

Joanne Drury - May 29, 2023

Lynda, Brenda, Sue and families. So very sorry to hear this sad news. Sending my deepest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Joanne

Sheila Mead - May 29, 2023

So very sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for you all. Sheila

Dave and Barb Workman - May 29, 2023

Our sincere condolences to the family for the loss of a wonderful Godly lady. We will be praying for you during this difficult time.

Michelle Wright ( Diminie) - May 28, 2023

Lynda & Family, So sorry for your loss Lynda. Condolences to you and your family

Nancy Hompus - May 28, 2023

I have very fond memories of my Aunt Gene’s bubbly personality and wonderful laugh. Brenda, Peter, Kathy, Lynda and Susan my thoughts are with you.

Nancy and Don Linton - May 28, 2023

Our prayers are with the family, her walk with Jesus has taken on a new chapter. Nancy/ Don

Jack and Kathy Rutherford - May 28, 2023

Our sincere condolences to all the family. I will miss this beautiful lady, love and prayers.

Greg and Cathy Rylott - May 28, 2023

Our sincere condolences to the entire Jaynes Family. Wishing you strength in the coming days during this difficult time.

Greg Beatty - May 28, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Fellowship Baptist Church

Greg Beatty - May 28, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Sarah (West) Jones - May 27, 2023

I was so sorry to hear of your dear and sweet Mom/Grandma’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. Through my work at the hospital, if our paths crossed either in person or by phone we’d usually have a little chat. To the whole family, please accept my sincere condolences. Sarah (West) Jones

Connie & Doug Davey - May 27, 2023

Our sincere condolences to Lynda, Peter and all the Jaynes family in the passing of your mom. May all your wonderful memories help to give you strength through this difficult time.

Greg And Samantha Austin - May 27, 2023

Lynda,Blaine and family Thinking of you guys during this difficult time

Liz Paulusma - May 27, 2023

My sincere condolences to the Jaynes family. My love & prayers to the family.

Carolyn Flannigan - May 27, 2023

My sincere condolences to all , at this most difficult time. A beautiful soul who will be missed by many.

Jean van Leeuwen - May 26, 2023

Dear Brenda,Peter,Kathy,Lynda,Susan and families I have so many fond memories of Gene . A beautiful Christian woman who was a wonderful encouragement to me! She played the organ at church ,worked at the Grafton Postoffice and who can forget the skating on the pond at the farm!She is no doubt enjoying the reunion with her good friend Jan Oliver! She was a blessing to many and take comfort in the heritage she has left You her family!

Marsha and Gary Jones - May 26, 2023

We are so sorry to hear of Mrs. Jaynes’ passing. She was a delightful member of our community. I trust that many wonderful members will help you through this difficult time.

Shirley Foden - May 26, 2023

Condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kim Boegel - May 26, 2023

So sorry to hear, enjoyed Genes company at the home when I was working , mostly sharing stories about Phil. My this little sweetheart rest in peace 🙏 xoxo

Carol and Lorne Sawatsky - May 26, 2023

To all the many children, grandchildren and friends of Gene- our sincere condolences to everyone. We so appreciated Gene’s gracious, friendly personality and her commitment to her Lord and family. We were blessed to know her. Hopefully she’s with Mom and Dad and catching up on all the news!

Allen &Barb Mann - May 26, 2023

Sending our condolence to you and your family .So sorry for the loss of your mom

Harry & Fran Giddings - May 26, 2023

Condolences to the Jaynes family. Sorry for the loss of your Mom.

Allan Elder - May 25, 2023

Our sincere condolences to Ken Edna and all the Jaynes Family. May your happy memories sustain you through this difficult time. Allan and Debbie Elder

Jim Corcoran - May 25, 2023

I have such fond memories of Gene, our neighbor and of course such a friendly and kind postmistress. I often went into the post office not for any reason other than to visit with Gene hoping that some of her genuine nature, her love, warmth and smiles would rub off on me. My condolences to Kathy, Evan, John, Peter and the entire extended Jaynes family.

Gordon Jibb - May 25, 2023

I so remember coming to the house and asking Gene where Clarence might be. I was there to check his crops. It would take a while to find him and then a lot longer to talk and enjoy the conversation. What a wonderful kind lady.

Wayne and Christine Wamboldt - May 25, 2023

Dear Lynda and the Jaynes family. So sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a kind and giving lady. Our sincere condolences

Art and Rosemary Broomfield - May 25, 2023

To all the Jaynes family so sorry to hear of Gene,s passing she was a special friend and neighbor. She is with her savior now and at peace. God Bless!

Ruth Johnston ( Bickle) - May 25, 2023

Sincere condolences to the family & extended families of Jean. Resting in the arms of her Saviour brings a peace nothing else can bring . 💐

Jack Keeler and family - May 25, 2023

Dear Jaynes family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Gene was a wonderful neighbour and a kind friend.

Sylvia Gallagher - May 25, 2023

Dear Lynda, Blaine and family. So very sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom, Mom in law. Our condolences to you all. Ray and Sylvia

Margi and Brian - May 25, 2023

Lynda, Blaine and family, we are very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you. Margi and Brian

Patricia Murphy - May 25, 2023

To All Members of the Jaynes Family: The community has lost "a grand lady" who always had a twinkle in her eye and a story to tell. My condolences to you all. You will have so many wonderful memories to share and to remember.

Mary Hoskins - May 25, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Mary Hoskins - May 25, 2023

Mary Hoskins To my best friend from early days in Fenella. I will miss you and our phone chats, and the lasting memories we shared. My deepest sympathy to the entire family.

Kent and Cynthia Adams - May 25, 2023

To all the Jaynes family, we are so sorry for your loss. She was such a beautiful soul. We've had many conversations with her in the past after church. She was always such a joy to talk to. She will be sorely missed I'm sure. Thinking of you all at this time.💕

Garry and Susan Jewell - May 25, 2023

Our deepest sympathy to the Jaynes Family with the passing of your mother. Gene was a lovely lady with lots of stories of her early days in Fenella.

Tom & Esther Cole and family - May 25, 2023

Dear Brenda, Peter, Kathy, Lynda, Sue and families; Our deepest sympathies to you all as you experience this time of loss. Gene was such a special lady. Loved hearing her laugh, seeing her smile and chatting with her. She will be missed!

Karen - May 25, 2023

To the family my heartfelt condolences to Jean. I know you’re in heaven and I will miss you terribly. I’m sorry that I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye

Therese & Barry May - May 25, 2023

Dear Brenda, Peter, Kathy, Lynda, Sue and families. Our deepest sympathy on the passing of a very lovely lady. Sara & Lee fondly remember the trips to the farm and the treats from Gramma Jaynes. She is now with Clarence once again. Hugs to all. Therese, Barry, Sara, Lee & families.

Ed and Pat Casteels - May 25, 2023

To the Jaynes family. Our deepest condolences. May your memories give you comfort in the days ahead.

Pat & Shelley Rutherford and Family - May 25, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Fellowship Baptist Church

Gina McBride - May 25, 2023

Brenda and Family, I am sorry for the loss of your mother, Gene. My thoughts are will you at this time. She will stay in your heart always. Gina McBride

Bev Archer - May 25, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

John & Kathy West - May 25, 2023

Dear Brenda, Peter, Kathy, Lynda, Susan and families, Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother, Mother in-law and Gramma. She was a beautiful lady of faith who we enjoyed many good chats with over the years. Know that you will all be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. Take care of yourselves and each other.

Ward & Penny Beebe - May 25, 2023

Sorry to hear of your mother/grandmother's passing. Thinking of your families during this time.

Peggy and Paul Adams - May 25, 2023

Our sincere condolences to the Jaynes family. Sorry for the your loss of a great lady. Peggy and Paul

Terry Turk - May 25, 2023

Sorry for your lose to the Jaynes family. Always thought she was a good person. Terry and family

Mark,Cindy Bickle and Family - May 25, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Diabetes Canada

Mark and Cindy Bickle - May 25, 2023

Thinking of your family’s during this difficult time. May all your memories help you through this difficult time.

Cecilia A Nasmith - May 25, 2023

I knew Gene as our postmistress, and she was lovely to deal with. But it was always such a treat when she had a moment and shares some of her great stories. She was a wonderful, special lady missed by our community

Reg McColl and Heather Johns - May 25, 2023

Condolences to the Jaynes/Waldie families on the lose of a very well liked colorful unique mother/grandmother!! Looking back to the 70s and 80s i remember my grandparents Eric and Lillian Sandercock having strong interaction with the Fenella/Roseneath/Grafton/Centreton/Baltimore/Cobourg area!! Olden days meant alot more social events and interaction amongst families and Gene was a constant in so many of these events/visits!! Rest in Peace Gene!! A life well lived who was a true friend to everybody she interacted with!! Fond memories that last forever!!!

Christine Thompson - May 25, 2023

Brenda and Phil and family So sorry to read about your mom, Brenda. It's funny how a memory springs to mind in a certain place, at a certain time...she will bring a smile then. Chris

Veronica & Paul - May 24, 2023

Thinking of your families during this difficult time. May you cherish your many beautiful memories to help you through this time of healing ❤️

Gord, Glenda and Rebecca Gray - May 24, 2023

Lynda, Blaine and family... so sorry for your loss.. thinking of you all during this difficult time Gord, Glenda and Rebecca Gray

Neva Moore - May 24, 2023

So sorry for your loss. She was absolute sweet heart. Loved hearing her stories. Xo

Doreen Curtis - May 24, 2023

Dear Brenda and family. I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and I loved meeting her and having a visit. She was full of fun! My condolences to all of you.

Dave Cromlish - May 24, 2023

Lynda, Blaine and family Very sorry to hear the loss of your mother. Our most sincere condolences. Dave and Rosie

Sheila Herrington - May 24, 2023

Thinking of you all during this difficult time .

Julie Nelson - May 24, 2023

Lynda, I always loved your mom and visiting your home growing up. Gene was always full of fun and so interested in how you were doing. My heart goes out to your whole family. Much love Julie

Jim and Jamie West - May 24, 2023

We were sorry to hear the passing of Gene. We have many fond memories of her and how she could really make that organ sing back in the day. We so enjoyed many conversations with Gene over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you grieve your Mom and Grandma. Love Jim and Jamie

Brian & Lillian Darling - May 24, 2023

Lynda, Blaine, family and the Jaynes family Please accept our deepest condolences at the loss of your mother and grandmother. Our heart goes out to you all.

Gladys Morris - May 24, 2023

Brenda and Kathy So sorry for the loss of your mom. May many fond family memories lessen your sadness. Love, prayers and thoughts. Gladys

Lynda Gardner - May 24, 2023

Sorry for the passing of Gene she always had a pleasant smile and I always enjoyed talking with her.

Wilma - May 24, 2023

So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. We shared so much laughter during our post office visits. (the Calder family) ❤️

Trisha Jaynes - May 24, 2023

I always loved having chats Gene and hearing stories about her childhood. She had a huge heart and faith in God and may she rest now in peace. I'm very sorry to hear of her passing and thinking of the whole family.

Sharon Lynn-Weese - May 24, 2023

Kathy and families I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope happy memories live in your heart forever to help you get through this. Sharon and Craig

Donald and Donna Robins - May 24, 2023

Family of Gene Jaynes We express out condolences to you with the passing of Gene. Ken and Edna Waldie are the closest to us now. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Donna and Donald Robins.

Donna M Logel - May 24, 2023

My deepest condolences on your loss. May your memories give you comfort in days ahead.

Gerard & Penny Bondy - May 24, 2023

Very sorry for your loss.