Obituary of Jean Isabelle Thorpe

Jean Graham Thorpe: Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on September 20, 2011 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Born in Fox River, Cumberland County on April 27, 1921, Jean was the daughter of Vivian and James Graham. She graduated in 1944 as a Registered Nurse and worked in the communities of Port Greville, Shelburne, and Halifax, and as a 2nd Lieutenant (Nursing Sister) in the Second World War. Both during her working years and in her retirement, Jean was well-known for her community volunteer involvement and received many awards for her dedication to others, including the Halifax YWCA Recognition of Women Award, the Canadian Cancer Society Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Commemorative Medal of the Confederation of Canada for "significant contribution to compatriots, community, and Canada". She was a fiercely avid bridge player who played with friends, her Bridge Club, and for charity events. Jean will be deeply missed by her husband of 64 years, William (Bill) Thorpe, son Jim and his wife Jackie of Edmonton, daughter Susan and partner David Hatcher of Dartmouth, daughter Nancy of Musquodoboit Harbour, grandchildren Bailey (Tim) Sousa of Edmonton with daughter Avriella, Elliott (Leah Genge) of Calgary, and Amelia of Musquodoboit Harbour. A celebration of Jean's life will be held at Christ Church, Dartmouth, on Saturday, September 24 at 2 p.m. Private graveside services will be held at a later date in Scott's Bay and Port Greville. Donations in Jean's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.