passed away in Ottawa on Friday, August 1, 2003 at the age of 90. She was born in Lunenburg, Ontario on May 8, 1913, daughter of Rev. John L. Gourlay of Ottawa and Janet Maud Young of Montreal. Soon after birth, she moved to Lancaster, Ontario where she spent her early childhood. She moved to Hilton Beach, St. Joseph’s Island and then on to Sault Ste. Marie to finish high school where she met her beloved husband Harold McAuley. Jean McAuley was a long –time resident of Sault Ste. Marie, having lived there for over sixty years. Jean was a teacher, a pianist and a great friend. Loving mother of Don McAuley, Janet and Frank Burrill, Valerie Grant and John McAuley. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Adelle, Amanda, John, Tamara and Heather, and also by her many nieces and nephews. Special consideration to a wonderful sister and brother-in-law Dorothy and Keith McLarty, and friends Marilyn Conway, Joyce MacKay and Shirley Cumming whose shared laughter and support were such a comfort to her. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Friday, August 8, 2003 from 6 until 8 pm and on Saturday, August 9, 2003 from 12:30 pm until 1:30 pm. Funeral service in the Chapel at 2 pm. Rev. Bruce Gourlay officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
