Obituary of Marion Jean Douglas

Marion “Jean” Douglas (McLaren), lover of music, avid reader, and generous soul, has danced her last dance under the stars. Jean fought hard and bravely against the breast cancer that took her from us on November 7th 2015, she passed peacefully surrounded by family. She was a young 62, and will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. Jean worked hard at everything she did, whether it was building trailers or building a family near the town of Renfrew, Ontario where she grew up. She was a dedicated student at the University of Guelph, and was extremely happy and proud when she finished her Masters degree in I/O psychology. Her friends and family were very proud of her also. She excelled at a career she loved, which started in Toronto and finished in Vancouver, spanning over 25 years. In British Columbia she became a Mother-in-law to Susan Webster and a Grandma to Gavyn and Kyla whom she loved with all her heart. Some of her favorite memories were when she brought her grandchildren to Faerieworlds, she enjoyed herself immensely there, and loved all things Fae and Magical. She often lost herself in a good book, or a favorite song. Jean loved all her family, she was predeceased by her mother, Frances Eleanor (Danis) McLaren, and her father, William Robert McLaren. She will be greatly missed by her siblings James, Margaret (Mark), Robert, William (Jemma), Peter (Susan), Patricia (David), and Cleve. Jean also leaves behind Jim and Laverne Douglas, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Her son James and daughter-in-law Susan will think of her often, and her grandchildren Gavyn and Kyla will remember her warm smile and loving hugs. A special thanks to Jean’s dear friend Lainy, and to the nursing staff and the palliative care team at McKenney Creek Hospice in Maple Ridge for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, or do something nice for a stranger, and think of Jean, she’ll like that. Contact information: