JEAN WOODS

Jean Woods, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2011.
Jean was born on Sept. 26, 1945 at Crowe Portage and spent her early years at Sabaskong First Nation.
She attended residential school in Fort Frances.
On Nov. 18, 1967, she married Art (Chaw) Woods. They made their home in Fort Frances and together raised three children, Owen, Burt, and Margaret Rose.
Jean had many joys in her life: her children, their children, and her cat, “Askim.”
Jean could always be counted on to attend a family gathering. She didn’t always have a lot to say but she was always there.
Jean and Art also enjoyed their “Bingo” time together; she was dedicated to the “sport.”
Jean is survived by her husband, Art “Chaw;” sons, Owen and Burt (Dyanne); daughter, Margaret Rose (Rob). She was a very loving and proud grandma to Danielle, Monica, Shyanne, Caleb, and Braxton.
Also surviving are her sister, Alice; brothers, Tommy (Liza) and Raymond; and sister-in-law, Bev.
She also leaves to mourn her passing Rose and Dick Bird, Dolly (Lucille) Johnson, Lila Schaaf, and Willie Woods; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Jean was predeceased by her mother, Rose Shebegagit; father, Tommy Shebegagit Sr.; brothers, Frank and Joe; her in-laws, Margaurite and Billy Woods; brothers-in-law, Eugene and Donald (Gandy) Woods; and sister-in-law, Beatrice Magel.
A memorial service will be held Friday, June 24, 2011 at 1 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances. Georgina Connor will officiate.
A luncheon will follow at the East End Hall.