JAFFEY, Marie Catherine, nee Ronan.
JAFFEY, Marie Catherine, nee Ronan.
Marie passed in her sleep at Sunnybrook Hospital on Sept. 5, 2021, in her 73rd
year. She was loved by so many people as a dedicated teacher, loyal friend,
extraordinary family matriarch and faithful Catholic. She is survived by her
devoted husband John; her daughters Jessica, Joanne (Sandro Bove) and Karen
(Austin Steed); her grandchildren Alexander, Nicholas, Luca and Janie; her
siblings Mike, Judy, Neil, Fran, Theresa, Joanne, John, Joe and Kevin, and their
families; and her Lynch, O'Grady, Cameron and McDevitt cousins, and their
families. She was predeceased by her sister Jane and her parents Pat and Patricia
Ronan. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Alzheimer Society
Toronto.
Funeral mass to be celebrated at
St. James church
Colgan, ON
2:00pm Saturday September 11
Covid policies in place.
Memorial celebration at the family’s home in Toronto thanksgiving weekend.
Offer Condolence for the family of JAFFEY, Marie Catherine, nee Ronan.
Janet Lowrey
Marie was a wonderful person. So sad for all of you.
Mary Clare Argiropoulos
Constantinos and I are saddened to hear of Marie’s passing. She was a caring wife, mother and grandmother. We will include the Jaffey family in our prayers.
Helen Argiropoulos El Kady
We are keeping the Jaffey family in our prayers. Our sincerest condolences to the whole family. I fondly remember Mrs. Jaffey’s wit, humour and strong sense of family.
Dave and Susan Ellis
We will miss Marie and all the good times we had together over the years.
She was able to make every occasion a reason for fun, laughter and music.
We send our most sincere condolences to all her family.
Mary L. Ronan
Marie was a very intelligent person with an outgoing orientation to all she met. I have many fond memories of Marie dating right back to grade school
Condolences to all her family.
Rudy Hartmann
So sorry for your loss. Our condolences to you.
Fran Cohen
Dear John, Jessica, Karen and Joanne and families,
My heart goes out to all of you. I remember Marie as the salt of the earth; her warmth and smile were infectious; her love of family infinite, her fun spirit, her drive and energy boundless. She was a good friend and mentor, always believing in the possibilities.
Please accept my deepest condolences at this very sad time, and hope that your memories of her bounding around the house, hosting parties, laughing, and her wit and wisdom, will sustain you. May her memory be for a blessing and may you be spared further sorrow.
Much love,
Fran Cohen
Robin Hardy
I never met Marie, but she sounds like a lovely lady and wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Her last few years were challenging, but she still had a warm and kind smile, and still found joy in watching the Jays. I’m thinking of the Jaffeys and sending healing thoughts your way.
Jan and Willy de Vries (nee van Niekerk
Jan and Willy de Vries ( nee van Niekerk)
Our sincere condolences to John and the girls. We remember many good times spent with Marie from school, at the piano and at our trailer
Winn and Erwin Turney
We are truly saddened to hear of Marie’s passing. Our hearts are heavy. We will miss her laughter, her wit and her strength. Marie was my colleague, but far more important, she was my friend. We offer our condolences to the family. God bless.
Bernadette Urtz
Dear John, Jessica, Joanne, Karen, and families,
This is such sad news. I will always remember Marie for her warmth and generous hospitality, her loyal friendship and good humour. And if my husband Mark were still alive he would thank her for the welcome he was always given round the bridge table and in your home, which were a lifeline during some of the lowest times of his life. Eternal rest grant unto her, and may perpetual light shine upon her. With love to all.
John Tucker and Christine St. Peter
This is sad news indeed. In the decades since we left Toronto we have seen Marie seldom and not recently. So we didn’t know of her illness and remember her only as lively, warm, resourceful young woman—devoted to her family and friends and up for challenges. She had her feet on the ground. We are sorry for the gap that she leaves among those who loved her. It was kind of you to let us share in your regrets.
Wendy Fouks and John Anthony
Dear John, Jessica, Joanne, Sandro, Karen, Austin and the entire Ronan family,
John and I were heartbroken to have learned that Marie had passed away. I remember spending so many pleasurable hours with over the last four decades – visiting and playing Bridge at the house, attending parties, taking an ESL evening course – always greatly enjoying her company. We had wonderful conversations and commiserated often on the state of early reading education in the country. More than anything, Marie was full of warmth, kindness and inspiration. All of us will miss her greatly and we send the entire family our heartfelt condolences. May her memory be a blessing.
Michael Cord
Since its my privilege to know Marie’s daughter Karen I know Marie was well loved and cared for in her last years.
Pam Templeman and Doug Jabour
We are so sorry to hear of Marie’s passing. May you all find comfort in your memories of her.
Joe and Marina Jaffey
We would like to extend our condolences on Marie’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Hope Wener
To John and family
My sincere condolences on the loss of a very special lady.
Tim & Lee Doyle
We are so sorry to hear of Marie’s passing. Tim knew her while they both grew up in Colgan & I got to know her while we were in high school at Banting Memorial in Allston. She was always kind, friendly, extremely smart & willing to share her time & talents. She spent endless hours doing the ancestry of the Ronan family as well as all the connecting families. We talked often in those years to collaborate the families ties. We send our sincere condolences to her entire family.
Dan and Carol DeMatteis
Carol and I fondly remember Marie from our years in Toronto. She and John were our bridge friends – and so much more. She was so kind with a sweet, modest smile, still beaming in the picture above. And extremely competent and trustworthy, with a backbone of steel. Thoughts and prayers for John and the girls.
Mary Ann Rizzuto
Please accept my warmest condolences. I’m truly sorry for your loss. Marie and my brother Phil enjoyed some great bridge games.
Kathleen Maguire-Sleath
My sincere condolences to the Jaffey Family. Losing a beloved Mother is very difficult. Hopefully, you will find the strength to help one another during these trying times. John and I will keep you in our prayers.