Fairport: Jean passed peacefully with her family at her side on February 18, 2018. She was predeceased by her parents Frederick & Flora Fisher. Survived by her sister Lu Stevens of Salt Spring Island, B.C. and her two nephews Paul Schwingle of Naples, NY and Andrew Stevens of Victoria, B.C. Also survived by numerous cousins and friends.
Jean retired from Xerox after 37 years of service. Jean’s work was recognized by receiving several awards of excellence throughout her career. In her teen years Jean became the 1957 4-H New York State Bread Champion.
Most recently Jean cared for her mother at FF Thompson Continuing Care Center. After her mother passed Jean became the “Candy Cart Lady” for years which she enjoyed very much. Jean will be missed by her family and many, many close friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 3rd, 11:00am at the Miller Funeral and Cremation Services of Victor, 301 West Main St., Victor. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Jean’s memory to the Lifetime Care Hospice 3111 South Winton Rd., Rochester, NY 14623, Attn: Donations.
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I worked at Xerox when Jean was in Human Resources. She was always a bright light in the office, a good listener and a take-action kind of a person. Later, I saw her when she was visiting the MM Ewing Continuing Care Center in Canandaigua. Always a smile!
Lu, Paul and Andrew, I am so sorry for your loss, and the loss to the Lang family as well. My mom (Janet Lang) and Jean were good friends, and through that relationship I discovered what a treasure Jean was.
Mom and Jean were a bit like the odd couple, and I often marveled at Jean’s kindness, resilience and patience at navigating mom’s free-wheeling spirit. They stayed gal pals through the years though, frequently getting together Friday nights to compare notes from the week.
I will miss Jean especially at Christmas, as for years she would come over and help decorate mom’s tree. Mom’s tree is filled with memories, and in 2018 we will hang a very special “Jean ornament” that will keep her with us always.