Jean Poland

March 27, 1936 - November 25, 2019

Peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday, November 25, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Sarnia, Mary Jean Poland (nee Dobbin) passed away at the age of 83. Beloved wife to the late Lyle (1992). Loving and spirited mother to Ken (Janice) Poland, Bruce (Carol) Poland, Bob (Joyce) Poland, Marilyn (Tony) O’Brien, and Joanne. Proud grandma to Kenny, Brian (Melissa), Kevin (Laura), Rob (Jody), Don (Paulina), John, Steve, David (Christine), Josh (Kelsey), Kaitlyn, Tyler, Jennifer (Nick), James (Ashley) and great grandma to Taylor, Claire, Hailey, Hannah, Paige, Maya, Laura Jean, Erin, Alison, Travis, Tyler, Aiden, Brooklyn, Brock, Dillon, Mercedes, Bella, Brooklyn. Jean will be remembered by her brother Bill Dobbin and her sister-in-law Ena. She will be remembered by her nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her parents Oliver and Annie Dobbin and her brother Jack (2019). Jean loved visits from her grandchildren, quilting and gardening. Visitors will be received on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, 4059 Petrolia Line, Petrolia, where a funeral service will take place on Friday, November 29, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Private burial at Hillsdale Cemetery. A reception celebrating the life of Jean will take place at the Petrolia Lions Hall following the service. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Wildlife Federation (http://cwf-fcf.org/) or St. Joseph’s Hospice (www.stjosephshospice.ca). Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.needhamjay.com