Marilyn Jean Stiles née Steiss

Marilyn Jean Stiles née Steiss passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sept. 23 at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich, in her 89th year.

 

The beloved wife of the late James Gordon Stiles for 59 years, Jean was the loving mother of Donelda (Terry) Schwartzentruber and loving grandma to her grand-pups, Otis and Jethro.

 

Jean is survived by her sister Eileen Mann of West Perth Village in Mitchell and sister-in-law Madelene Steiss of Cranbrook.
She was predeceased by parents Alex and Ruby Steiss, sister Winnifred (Charlie) Mann, brother Stewart Steiss, and brother-in-law Harry Mann.

 

Jean was raised in Grey Township, attended school in Cranbrook and went to high school in Listowel. Jean met Gordon at the mailbox and her mailman became her husband. She started working at the Brussels CIBC at age 17 and retired in 1989 after 46 years of working in the banking industry.

 

Jean lived in Brussels and area until their 1971 move to Stratford, where she stayed until her move to Harbour Hill in Goderich in 2023 to be closer to her family.

 

Jean was a member of the Palmerston/Harriston Order of the Eastern Star and had received her 65-year pin, she received a lifetime achievement award for volunteering at the Canadian Cancer Society for over 30 years. She played shuffleboard with the Zippy Zioners in Stratford and was a member of the Home Builders Club through the Sebringville United Church.

 

She enjoyed going to the cottage for 27 years at Bluewater Beach and all the family gatherings throughout the holidays and birthdays. She loved to crochet, knit, play cards and be in her garden. She loved nature and enjoyed visiting the farm and spending time with the animals, especially her two grand-pups. 

 

Jean was an avid walker, she loved to meet people on the street and hear about their day, no matter the weather. Her friendly conversation will be missed.

 

Family and friends were received at Riverside Funeral Home, Brussels Chapel on Wednesday, Sept. 25 and the funeral service followed on Sept. 26 with Rev. Harry Disher officiating. 

 

Interment will take place at Brussels Cemetery.

 

In lieu of flowers and as expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, specifically the multiple myeloma unit or the breast cancer unit, the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Foundation or the Basset Hound Rescue of Ontario would be appreciated.

 

Condolences may be left at riversidefuneralhome.ca