After a short illness at the Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Saturday April 30, 2022 in her 97th year, of Coldwater.  Beloved wife of the late Sandy Braithwaite.  Loved mother of John (Heather) of Coldwater, Sheila (Bryan) of Barrie and predeceased by her daughters Margaret and Carol.  Loving grandmother of Mark (Alison) of Barrie and Ashley (Mark) of New Zealand.  Great grandmother of Everett, Troy, and Carman. Predeceased by her brother Clifford.  The family will honour Jean’s life with a visitation at the COLDWATER FUNERAL HOME, Coldwater on Monday  May 9th from 1:00pm until the time of service at 2pm.  Cremation to follow.  As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Jean may be made to the charity of your choice and may be made through the funeral home.