In her 90th year, Jean Stranks (nee Bell) passed peacefully at Central Place in Owen Sound, on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Beloved wife of 67 years to Alvin Stranks, who predeceased her in July of this year. Loving mother of Jim (Cheryl) of Bognor, Dave (Deb) of Lucan, and Jane Warner of Owen Sound. Proud “Nana” of Sam (Candace), Ed (Kate), Mackenzie (Cam), Mike (Melissa), Kiah, Matt (Amber), Patrick (Miriam), Liam (Melissa), Josh (Sydney), Paige (Ryan), and Emily, and blessed great-grandmother of 15. Survived by her dear sister Margaret Kuglin (Tom) and sister-in-law Pat Bell. Jean was predeceased by her parents Elizabeth and Robert Bell, and brother Robert Bell. She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends in the community.

 

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Garafraxa Hill Funeral Home, Chatsworth. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, November 21 at 12:00pm with a visitation 1 hour prior. Officiated by Pastor Andrew Versteeg. Interment to follow at Mount Zion Cemetery, Holland Centre. If desired, donations to Safe n' Sound or the Owen Sound Crisis Pregnancy Centre would be appreciated by the family. The family wish to express their sincere thanks to Brenda McEachern for her loving, personal care of Jean, and gratitude to the Central Place staff. Online condolences may be expressed at www.garafraxahillfuneral.com