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Ester "Jean" Cain

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Ester "Jean" Cain

November 19, 1930 - October 8, 2023

Jean passed peacefully at Northumberland Hills Hospital on October 8 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Don Cain (May12, 2017). Dear mother of Mike & Linda and Mark & Laurie. Proud grandmother of Tim, Tammy & Greg, Jacob & Brooke and Jessica & Trev. Great grandmother of Kaedan, Nolan, Olivia, Leighton and Leo. Sister of Don Hendry. A private family service will take place at a later date. The family would like to extend a thank-you to the staff at Landmark Assisted Living for their wonderful care, and to the nurses and doctors in Emergency and Palliative Care at Northumberland Hills Hospital. Those wishing to make a donation can do so to the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation.

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MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

Leslie Srewart - November 4, 2023

Jean was su8ch a wonderful lady! We worked together in research when I was a co-op student , before I got into the Lab!! Such a lovely lady , so blesses to have known her b.

Bill & Kathy Bleekman - November 1, 2023

Mike, so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Our thoughts are with you and Linda, and your family.

Bill and Wendy McAllister - October 31, 2023

Mike and Linda, Our sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom.

Sue Wright - October 24, 2023

I am so sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. All you wonderful memories will provide you and your family comfort. Sue

Colin and Ruth Watson - October 24, 2023

Condolences to the Cain family. We knew Don and Jean for many years. Rest in peace.

Beverley Clark - October 23, 2023

My sincere condolences to the family. I used to clean for Jean and Don many years ago before Don passed. I had the best visits with them before I got down and cleaned. When they renovated their kitchen, they gave me this light green stand that used to be in the corner of their kitchen. RIP Jean

Carol Freeman - October 20, 2023

Mark, Laurie, Mike, Linda and family, I am so sorry to hear of your Mother/Grandmother/Great Grandmother’s passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers?? Carol Freeman

doug murray - October 19, 2023

to Mike, Linda and Mark I was sad to read that your Mom had passed but she gave so much to you. We got together when I played hockey with you guys and before I knew it I was having dinner at your place. Your mothers influence created an openess to bring in new friends and I appreciated that as one of them. Thanks Linda for making a little extra. Mike I know will miss her as he always drove by our house to visit. Your family is very special so I know your Moms loss will be hard but together your shared love of your mom will give you reason to smile at a life well lived and in time a reason to smile. Doug and Anne Murray

Ron and Jan Bragg - October 18, 2023

Jan and I are sending you and your family our heartfelt condolences. It is always so difficult to lose your Mom.

Greg & Pat Clayton - October 16, 2023

Mike & Linda. Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Sending sincere condolences. Greg & Pat

Bill Robb - October 15, 2023

I enjoyed all the visits, deliveries and sitting on the front porch having a chat with Jean. She really enjoyed sitting out front! She was always so very nice to me. She will be greatly missed. My condolences. Bill Robb

Ted Dingman - October 14, 2023

Mike & Linda, very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom, all the best to you and your family.

Jim and Jamie West - October 14, 2023

Mike and Mark and families our condolences on your Mothers passing.

Tom & Barb Matthews - October 13, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Tom & Barb Matthews - October 13, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Debra Lewis - October 13, 2023

To all of the Cain Family , thinking of you at this sad time.

John Davison - October 13, 2023

Sorry to hear of your mothers passing .My sincere condolences to Mike, Mark and your families.

Barbara rusk - October 12, 2023

So sorry to hear of you mom’s passing. My sincere condolences to Mike, Linda & family.

Susan and Ralph Buttar - October 12, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Carol Turk - October 12, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Gord and June Minifie - October 12, 2023

So sorry to hear of your moms passing Mike,Linda,Mark, and Laurie.Sincere condolences.

Sean Kenny - October 12, 2023

It saddens me that Mrs. Cain has passed. My sincerest condolences to Mike and Mark and Family. She was a wonderful woman to have known. !!!

Gord and Cathy Varcoe - October 12, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Carol & Harold Boundy - October 12, 2023

So sorry Linda , Mike , Mark & Laurie to hear of the passing of your mom her & Don will be together again R.I.P.

Dawn and Lorne Dawson - October 12, 2023

Dawn and I wish to express our sincere condolences to the entire family.We miss Jean's smiling face and chats on the porch.

Debbie Atanasoff - October 12, 2023

Mike, Linda,& family I’m so sorry for your loss my thoughts are with you hold your memories close to your heart

Steve & Michelle Cane - October 11, 2023

So sorry to hear about aunt Jeans passing. Thinking of you all ❤️❤️

John Cane - October 11, 2023

Mike, Linda, Mark and Laurie, So sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. My condolences to you all.

Marion switzer - October 11, 2023

Mike and Linda My sincere condolences to you and your family

Tito and Catherine DiMarco - October 11, 2023

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Our thoughts are with your entire family at this time.

Carol Turk - October 11, 2023

So sorry to hear of Jeans passing. Thinking of you all at this time.

Pat Caine Donald - October 11, 2023

Sorry to hear about aunt Jean’s passing Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Donna and Shirley Sandercock - October 11, 2023

Mike, Linda and Family, Sending our sincerest condolences on the passing of your mother. She lived a long life and lots of memories to share from those many years. Donna and Shirley Sandercock

Gerry & Nancy Turpin - October 11, 2023

Mike, Linda & family We were so very sorry to hear of your Moms passing. Your family has been such a fixture in our neighbourhood for so many years. She will be missed. Thinking of you.

Marion - October 11, 2023

Mike and Linda and family, sorry for the loss of your mom. Thinking of you Marion and Grant

Jacki Spicer - October 11, 2023

Sorry to hear about Aunt Jean's passing. Such a beautiful lady. Sending love and hugs to you all . Jacki Spicer-Brown &Tim Brown ❤️

RClement - October 11, 2023

Thinking and sending prayers to all the family at this time. Bob and Susan Clement

Brian and Penny Tackaberry - October 11, 2023

We are so sorry to hear of Jean's passing. She lived a wonderful life, and will be missed by many. Our sincere condolences to all her family

Mackenzie Hamlin - October 11, 2023

Sending my sincerest condolences to the entire Cain family. Jean was a dear friend of my grandparents and will be missed by all. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

Mackenzie Hamlin - October 11, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Bob & Janice Boundy - October 11, 2023

Mike & Linda, Mark & Laurie and families,we would like to express our sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother,grandmother and great grandmother. Jean will be sorely missed by all of her friends and family. She was a wonderful lady.

Deanne O'Grady Spalding - October 11, 2023

Mark & Laurie, Mike & Linda - sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom.

Maurice&Pat Wellwood - October 11, 2023

Mike,Linda&Family We are both so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.You are in our thoughts.

Carol Ann Heffernan - October 11, 2023

Mike, Mark and families, So very sorry for the loss of your mother. Please accept our sincere condolences. Tom & Carol Ann

Karen & Mike McIvor - October 10, 2023

Mike, Linda and family, our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. Cherish all the wonderful memories you have. Thinking of you. Karen & Mike

Rhonda Simpson - October 10, 2023

Mike, Linda & family, so sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts!

Gus & Jennie Babmbridge - October 10, 2023

Mike, Linda, Mark, Laurie & families Loved having a chat with your mom when we would be on our walks... miss seeing her sitting on the porch .. thoughts & prayers are with you at this time

Linda Sedgwick Girard - October 10, 2023

Please accept my sincere condolences.

Bob & Sandy Burge - October 10, 2023

Dear Mike, Linda & family . Our deepest condolences in the loss of your Mom. Hold the cherished memories close at this difficult time . Thinking of you . Bob & Sandy

Rosalind Becker - October 10, 2023

Deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. I remember her visiting the club often with Don, and always made sure to buy a 50/50 ticket, and have a chat. She will be missed by many family members and friends.

Terry Barrett - October 10, 2023

Mike, Mark, and Linda and family, I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere thoughts and condolences. Terry

Lennie Ellis - October 10, 2023

I send my sincere condolences during this time of sorrow. The Bible promises that your loved one will live again on a beautiful paradise earth when death will be no more. (John 5:28, 29; Revelation 21:4)

Daniel Emond - October 10, 2023

My sincere condolences Mike, Linda, and all the family. May she rest in peace.

Lynda & Moe Lefebvre - October 10, 2023

My Sincere Condolence to Mark & Laurie & The Cain Family.

Paul Sherwin - October 10, 2023

Mike and family...so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My condolences to you and your family.

Tom & Barb Matthews - October 10, 2023

Mike and Linda and all of the Cain family we send.our deepest sympathies. We remember Jeans parents living on Burke St. You have so many years.of.great memories to help you through this sad time. Sending our love Tom and Barb

Butch and Sue Harper - October 10, 2023

Our condolences to the Cain family on your loss.

Ross & Susan Dudley - October 10, 2023

Condolences to the Cain family on the loss of Jean. I have known the Cains since I was a very little girl & my Dad was a good friend of Dons & did a lot of business with him at the lumber yard,many,many years ago. We have been neighbours on Burnham Street forever & I enjoyed stopping & having a little chat with Jean when going for a walk. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

Pam & Reg Hoover - October 10, 2023

Our deepest sympathies to you all ??❤️ Love Pam & Reg

Marilyn &Bill Chapin - October 10, 2023

Mike, Linda, Mark& Laurie , the grand children and great grandchildren…sending our deepest sympathy . Jean was a great matriarch to you all. RIP. Cherish the memories

Cary and Tammy Baxter - October 10, 2023

Mike, Linda, Mark, Laurie and family. So very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

sandy elliott - October 10, 2023

Mike, Linda and family. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

Scott and Krista Leblanc - October 10, 2023

To the Cain family, sending our deepest condolences at this difficult time. Thoughts are with all of you. ❤️

Roxane Brunette - October 10, 2023

Mike and Linda and Cain family and friends I am so sorry for your loss.

Linda Flindall - October 10, 2023

Mike and Linda, so very sorry for your loss. Keep your memories close. Sincerely, Linda Flindall.

Sara Coulson - October 10, 2023

Mike & Linda, Laurie & Mark and the entire Cain family, Gary and I are so very sorry for the loss of your mom, mother-in-lawn, grandma and great grandma. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Sending love & Hugs xo

Janice Jibb - October 10, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Sending condolences to all.

Alf and Red Quigley - October 10, 2023

RIP Jean you will be missed so much by your family.

Tracey and Dave - October 10, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts at this difficult time. Hugs..,

Susan De Long - October 10, 2023

Mike Linda Mark Laurie & family, Thinking of you all, great memories of family celebrations with Aunt Jean and all our family will forever be in all our hearts, sincere condolences ?? Susan & Dan

wendy bowman - October 10, 2023

Thinking of you's at this difficult time. Cherish all those good memories and hold them close to your hearts. Wendy and Rick

Kim Clarke - October 10, 2023

To the Caine family, I’m sorry to read of Jean’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

John & Kathy West - October 10, 2023

Mike, Linda, Mark, Laurie and family, Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom, Mom In-law and Gramma. Know that you will be in our thoughts in the days ahead.

Joan Kemp - October 10, 2023

Mike, Linda and family, sorry to hear of your loss. Condolences to the family.

Jan Clapperton - October 10, 2023

Mike,Linda and family so very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences.

Violet - October 10, 2023

Sorry to hear .sending condolences to all ..lots of great memories.. Violet & Derek

Sharon Lynn-Weese - October 10, 2023

To all who loved and knew Jean I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Jean for a couple summers at Gaines Pet Foods as a summer student. She was so nice to me and had a wonderful disposition and laugh. I’ll never forget her kindness. I hope you all have wonderful memories to carry with you and help you get through this difficult time.

Lee and Andy Carr - October 10, 2023

Mike, Linda and family So sorry to hear about aunt Jean. Thinking of you all

Jane mullins - October 10, 2023

Mike, Linda and family, Wayne and I are so sorry to hear about Mike’s mom, know that you’re in our thoughts and prayers and thankful you’ll always have your memories. Take care Jane and Wayne.

Andrea and John Hamlin - October 10, 2023

Our condolences on the loss of Jean. Think of you all during this difficult time

Pat and Bob Barker - October 10, 2023

Sorry to hear about Jean. Our sincerest condolences to Mike, Linda, Mark, Laurie and the rest of the family. You will be in our thoughts

Fred Ball - October 10, 2023

Mike,Linda and Cain family. My sincere condolences at this difficult time. Great family memories and get togethers help you get through these times.

Lynn and Doug Holland - October 10, 2023

To the Cain Family, Our sincere condolences . Our Thoughts and prayers are with you. Lynn and Doug Holland

Bill & Anita Nichol - October 10, 2023

To The Cain family, Sending our sincere condolences, at this very sad time Bill & Anita Nichol

Brenda Cochrane - October 10, 2023

Dear Mike, Linda and Family - With sympathy at the loss of your Mom, Grandma and Gr. Grandma. May the happy memories of her lifetime help you through the sadness of her passing.

Dalt & Sue Spicer - October 10, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Brenda James - October 10, 2023

Dear Linda and Mike, so very sorry for your loss. I know you have wonderful memories of your time together and that is what you have to remember and cherish now

Dalt & Sue Spicer - October 10, 2023

Our sincere condolences to Mike, Linda, and the Cain Families in the loss of Jean.

Ralph & Sue Buttar - October 10, 2023

Mark & Laurie and Mike & Linda and all the grandchildren & great-grandchildren....we are so very sorry for your loss. May all the wonderful memories of Jean help you during this time. She is now at peace and reunited with Don. Sending our love to all of you.