Obituary of Jean Dufour

DUFOUR, Jean Peacefully in Hospice Renfrew on Tuesday morning, November 16th, 2010. Jean Dufour of Eganville; formerly of Pakenham at the age of 85 years. Daughter of the late Henry Bruce and the late Jessie Thompson. Beloved wife of the late Gerard "Gerry" Dufour and by a former marriage of the late Gerald Mayhew. Dearly loved mother of Murray Mayhew (Paula) of Combermere and Phyllis Miller (Bruce) of Eganville. Forever loved mother-in-law of Susan. Dear sister of Lucy Bentley (late Andy) and Marion Mayhew (late Clarence), both of Ottawa; Ethel Scheuneman (Glen) of Renfrew; Lila Norlock (Leonard) of Pembroke and Shirley Andrews (Ray) of Kingston. Predeceased by her only brother, Allan Bruce as well as 2 sisters: Eileen and Grace. Cherished "Gramma Dufour" of 5 grandchildren: Jeffrey, Christopher John, Kimberlee-Ann, Janene and Nicole and her 4 great-grandchildren: Damon, Jacob, Sasha and Dryden. Family and friends are invited to the McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Avenue East, Renfrew for visitation on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again after 10 a.m. Friday. A Service in celebration of Jean's life will be conducted in the funeral home chapel on Friday morning, November 19th at 11 o'clock. Pastor Charlie Nolting officiating. A reception will follow in the McPhail & Perkins Reception Centre. Interment Dacre Memorial Cemetery afterward. In memory of Jean, a donation made to Hospice Renfrew would be appreciated by her family. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home, Arnprior in cooperation with Matthew and Daniella Brydges of McPhail & Perkins.