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Jean Gertrude (nee Embree) Cartwright

February 12, 2007

October 10, 1910 - February 12, 2007. Passed away peacefully at Hogg Pavillion, Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock, B.C., in her 96th year.

Widow of Wing Commander Jack Harrison Cartwright, M.B.E (1903 - 1959) of Chester, England.

Last survivor of ten children of Ethel Jean Bent and John Russell (J.R.) Embree of West Amherst, N.S.

Survived by her daughter Judith Ann and son -in-law William (Bill) Warne, grandchildren G.R. Jeffrey, Sheila Embree, Carolyn-Jean (Carrie), and great-grandchildren Embree (Em) Arlene, Stephanie Jean, Victoria (Torrey) Evabelle, Samantha, Sabrina Judith, and Anthony Jeffrey (A.J).

Sister-in-law Ruth Embree, brother-in-law Norman Graham and many nieces and nephews.

"Great-Gran's" strong-mindedness, courange and loving acts will be missed.

Her family wishes to thank her community of 10 years at "Findlay" who gave her friendship and faithful, kind care.

Interrment in Uxbridge Ontario.

Friends please join us at a memorial gathering. Hogg Pavillion, March 8, 1 - 4 pm, 2nd Floor.