Jean Doris Ratcliffe

Jean Doris Ratcliffe, widower of Thomas Albert (Jack) Ratcliffe who died July 11, 1988. Mother to daughter Sandra Jean Parsons nee Ratcliffe who predeceased her and died November 9, 2019, and son in law Arthur Parsons (deceased), son John Thomas Ratcliffe and daughter in law Sharon, daughter Shelley Ann Ratcliffe, and son Ernest Albert Ratcliffe and daughter in law Cindy, and son Edward William Ratcliffe, passed away on August 29th at approximately 1:30 p.m. after a long battle with cancer. Her final moments were spent peacefully in her home in Scarborough. Family was with her throughout the day before her passing.

Jean's parents were Lillian Mabel Rowley and Edward (Ted) Rowley. Siblings John Rowley (deceased), Norman Rowley, Rose Rowley (deceased), and Ruth Clarke nee Rowley.

Known for her friendly and welcoming personality, great sense of humour, straight forwardness, generosity, strength, easy going and always willing to try new things. She loved reading, travelling, baking, sewing, family holiday dinners, family picnics, birthday celebrations, parties, playing games, shopping, etc.

Jean will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Jean's family asks that she be remembered for the joy she brought to others in life not the sadness of her passing. She is also survived by her family members, her grandchildren Carrie Ashe nee Parsons spouse Jeremy, Elizabeth (Liz) Moyes nee Ratcliffe and spouse Terry, Shelley Parsons, Steven Parsons, Joseph Ratcliffe, Michelle Ratcliffe, Damien Pomeroy, and Christopher Warren.

Her great grandchildren Shane, Samantha, Jessica, Stephanie, Matthew, Tye, Chloe, Alexis, Gage, Chelsea, Caitlyn, Mackenzie, Damien, Isabella, Jonathan, Alicia, and Colton. Her great, great grandchildren Brooklynn, Bentley, Braelynn, Savanah, Sheldon, Sean and Vivian.

All the cancers she has had to face in her lifetime; throat, stomach, thyroid, breast and finally mouth cancer (twice). She had a strong will to live and fought each one with all her might and dignity.

The date for Internment and celebration of life will be determined later and the family will receive family and friends at that time. Flowers and memorial gifts are welcome but not necessary.