Burch, Jean With loving family present, Jean Burch, age 101 years died peacefully at the QEH on January 5, 2024. Jean is survived by her children, Carol (Len) Lang, Sandra (Rick) Hoenecke, Randy (Gay) Burch, Duncan (Sue) Burch; her grandchildren, Randi (Lee) Rosky, Cindy (Leigh) Read, Amy Hoenecke, Joey (Pat) Porter, Kyle Burch; her great grandchildren, Joe and Charly Rosky, Lewis, Sam, and Sadie Read. Jean was predeceased by husband, Duncan Arol Burch; parents, Abiona (née Waye) and Lloyd Anderson; and siblings, Edith, Jack and Roy Anderson. Born and reared in St. Peter's Bay, Jean's varied life brought her into contact with many people and places. After graduating from Prince of Wales College she began teaching in Bridgetown, moved to the Bank of Nova Scotia in Halifax, ran a Bed and Breakfast in St. Peter's Bay, and a move to Ottawa brought her to working at Frieman's Department Store and ultimately the Public Service Commission. After many years in Ottawa, enjoying friendships and activities both within her work and with The Chalmers United Church choir, Jean retired to PEI where she embraced her many interests. She pursued a life filled with song: Trinity United Church choir, Oak Tree Singers, Legion Choir; volunteering: Red Cross, UNICEF, Meals on Wheels; executive positions: IODE, FSNA, her condo board; travel: throughout Canada, Europe, Australia, USA, UAE, Oman, Kenya, Hong Kong, and many cruises. These places, and more, were revisited as she travelled with friends or family, always ready to explore a new destination or shared experience. Her love of travel leaves us with concise and delightful documentation of 50 years of 'trips' as well as a unique collection of 'sand' from around the world. Mom was a 'going concern' and she only began to slow down in her late 90s. She did daily crossword puzzles, Sudoku, her own yearly income tax returns, online banking, emailing, and kept up with politics on municipal, provincial, and federal levels. Reading was of paramount importance, and she read widely. Although the physical act of dancing was not to be, she loved watching Dancing with the Stars and kept a comprehensive grid to follow. In 2016 she wrote "Meandering Memories of My Life". For those of you who have received cards, letters and emails from her, you know she wrote as she talked - full of anecdotes and wry humour. Her love of song, laughter, 'organization', and family and friends carried her well throughout her 42 years of retirement. We offer many thanks and appreciation for your heartfelt messages of condolence on her passing and extend an invitation to 'Meet and Share' your Jean stories with her family. Please join us in an informal gathering of remembrance in the Morrie Room of MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel (15 Ole King Square) on Thursday, July 11, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. If so desired, a donation in her memory may be made directly to the QEH Foundation or Trinity United Church. Online condolences may be made at: www.macleanfh.com
Jean BURCH — Charlottetown
