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Jane Catherine Wright May 6, 1953 - December 1, 2014 We are greatly saddened to announce that Jane Wright (nee Barker) passed away on December 1st at the age of 61.
She was predeceased by her father and mother, Tom and Mary (nee Adams) Barker and her son Jack.
Jane is survived by her husband John, daughter Kate (Jason) Burrows, sons Nick and Henry, granddaughter Olivia, sisters Nicky (Mike) Taylor and Julia (Mike) Badham, and goddaughter Allison (nee Drake) Riley.
Born in Toronto, raised in Ottawa, Jane attended Queen's University and received degrees in Arts and Education. After graduation and marriage in 1975, Jane moved to BC teaching school in Fruitvale and Trail before continuing on to teach in greater Vancouver, a place that became home for her.
Jane moved to Australia in 1981 and began raising a family. She made homes in Sydney Australia, Tumbler Ridge BC, Greymouth New Zealand and many times in Vancouver settling there in 1988. It never mattered to her children where they lived, as long as they were always home with Mum.
Jane was an active volunteer at her children's schools, the scorekeeper in softball and baseball and always a participant in her children's activities.
While raising her children Jane Barker Wright began to write and had two novels published as well as numerous short stories and poems. As the children grew up Jane returned to painting and her portraits were shown successfully in Vancouver and on Saltspring Island. Jane walked miles perfecting her art.
Throughout her life she was an avid reader, a cryptic crossword expert, a Scrabble addict, a long range walker and an accomplished gardener. During the last 10 years she travelled extensively, with Easter Island and anywhere in Italy being her favourite destinations.
Her family, the extended Barker and Wright families and all her friends will miss her dearly.
We were truly fortunate to have had such a person as a friend, a sister, a wife and a mother. Most fortunate for Jane was that she became a grandmother.
Special thanks to BCCA medical staff (Dr. Cheryl Ho), Homecare (Sarah) and Jane's family doctor(Dr. Storey) who took such good care of her and helped her to battle with dignity.
A party to say farewell will take place in the spring.
"Hopefully everything reminds loved ones
Virtue existed." - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theprovince/obituary.aspx?pid=173401138#sthash.1HC0Jluq.dpuf
Jane Catherine Wright May 6, 1953 - December 1, 2014 We are greatly saddened to announce that Jane Wright (nee Barker) passed away on December 1st at the age of 61.
She was predeceased by her father and mother, Tom and Mary (nee Adams) Barker and her son Jack.
Jane is survived by her husband John, daughter Kate (Jason) Burrows, sons Nick and Henry, granddaughter Olivia, sisters Nicky (Mike) Taylor and Julia (Mike) Badham, and goddaughter Allison (nee Drake) Riley.
Born in Toronto, raised in Ottawa, Jane attended Queen's University and received degrees in Arts and Education. After graduation and marriage in 1975, Jane moved to BC teaching school in Fruitvale and Trail before continuing on to teach in greater Vancouver, a place that became home for her.
Jane moved to Australia in 1981 and began raising a family. She made homes in Sydney Australia, Tumbler Ridge BC, Greymouth New Zealand and many times in Vancouver settling there in 1988. It never mattered to her children where they lived, as long as they were always home with Mum.
Jane was an active volunteer at her children's schools, the scorekeeper in softball and baseball and always a participant in her children's activities.
While raising her children Jane Barker Wright began to write and had two novels published as well as numerous short stories and poems. As the children grew up Jane returned to painting and her portraits were shown successfully in Vancouver and on Saltspring Island. Jane walked miles perfecting her art.
Throughout her life she was an avid reader, a cryptic crossword expert, a Scrabble addict, a long range walker and an accomplished gardener. During the last 10 years she travelled extensively, with Easter Island and anywhere in Italy being her favourite destinations.
Her family, the extended Barker and Wright families and all her friends will miss her dearly.
We were truly fortunate to have had such a person as a friend, a sister, a wife and a mother. Most fortunate for Jane was that she became a grandmother.
Special thanks to BCCA medical staff (Dr. Cheryl Ho), Homecare (Sarah) and Jane's family doctor(Dr. Storey) who took such good care of her and helped her to battle with dignity.
A party to say farewell will take place in the spring.
"Hopefully everything reminds loved ones
Virtue existed." - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theprovince/obituary.aspx?pid=173401138#sthash.1HC0Jluq.dpuf
Submitted on December 9, 2014 in By David.
