JANE ANN BALDWIN

Jane Ann Baldwin (nee Crowe) passed away peacefully Sept. 2, 2000 at Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg, Man.
Born in Fort Frances, Ont. on Feb. 7, 1949, she was predeceased by her husband, Carson, on June 30, 1998; her son, Barry, on Aug. 28, 1998; her parents, Daniel and Margaret Crowe; her paternal grandparents, Fred and Agnes Crowe; and her maternal grandparents, Charles and Ann Jane Bruyere.
She leaves behind her family; sons, Andrew and William; siblings, Gerry, Mary Ellen, Heather, Robert, Kelvin (Donna) Danny (Shawne), and Janet (Brian); sister-in-law, Connie; brothers-in-law, Don (Donna), Ted (Linda), and Gary (Cheryl); and by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Jane Ann was a successful career woman until her mid-30s, when she switched roles and became a foster parent. A position she performed with all the passion and vigor of a senior executive but with a lot more heart.
Jane Ann’s greatest joy was when Billy, Andy, and Barry became her and Carson’s boys. Family times were the best, especially the frequent trips to their cabin.
Jane Ann was an intellectual person who kept on top of political and social issues–she enjoyed a good debate. Her creativity was expressed through many craft activities but her work with deer and moose hides was a favourite.
Jane Ann will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered.
In this universe
nothing is every wholly lost.
That which is excellent
remains forever, a part of this universe
Human hearts are dust
but the love which moves the human heart
abides to bless
the last generation.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, Sept. 7, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes at Couchiching First Nation, Ont. Deacon Elmer Mainville will officiate.
In memoriam donations may be made to the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative, c/o Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre, P.O. Box 450, Emo, Ont., P0W 1E0.