MacCoubrey Funeral Home
11 King St. W., Colborne
MacCoubrey Funeral Home
11 King St. W., Colborne
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Josephine was born in Moreton’s Harbour from the Edward French family, traced back to Bareneed, Conception Bay, Newfoundland 1634. Precious wife of Hamilton May of Montreal, Toronto, and Colborne, ON. Cherished mother of George, Susan (Joe), Loren (Jennifer) and Julia (Mike). Loving grandmother of Shannon, Rachel, Krista, Taylor, Cory, Mikayla, Kyle, and Tyler, and great grandmother of Gregory, Madelyn, Rose, and Liam. She enjoyed 33 years of retirement at her farm at McGlennon Point on Lake Ontario and enjoyed excellent health until a month before her passing. A Celebration of Life will be held at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 11 King St., W., Colborne on Saturday April 11th at 2:30 pm, with visiting from 1:30 – 2:30 pm. If desired donations may be made to The Bridge Hospice in Warkworth or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Posted on behalf of my Nan, Sylvia French. Condolences from the French family of Newfoundland. Sylvia, wife to the late Edward French (August 8th 2020); brother of Josephine. Edward was the only brother to four sisters of Moreton's Harbour. They formed a strong bond of family and love, lasting more then 80 years. All will be remembered in our memories. The French’s, Sylvia, Edward (passed) and Annette, Marlene, Lisa, Philip.
Rest peacefully Mrs. May. Sincere condolences to Hamilton and all of her family
Sorry to hear of Jo's passing. Thoughts & Prayers to Hamilton. Enjoyed my chats with them many years ago when I would visit. Remember the good times.