Obituary for Jean Caroline Kuran
JEAN CAROLINE KURAN
November 10, 1930 – May 16, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Jean Kuran (nee Barbour) announce her sudden passing on Sunday, May 16th, 2021 at Extendicare Red River Place at the age of 90.
Jean will be lovingly remembered by her children Robert, James (Nicole), William (Molly); grandchildren Tierney, Connor, Sarah, Cole, Wyatt, Aaron, Devon, her great grandchild Sawyer, sister Ethel, bother John (Florence), numerous nieces and nephews.
Jean was predeceased by her loving husband Robert of 51 years, son Raymond Kuran and her parents Ada (nee Wright), John King Barbaur, brother-in-law Bob Gottfried.
Jean was born and raised in Balmoral where she met Robert Kuran. On September 5th, 1952 she graduated from nursing school. Jean and Robert married on November 29th, 1952. She followed Robert’s career with CP Rail as he moved up in rank through four cities. While raising four boys in 1949. Jean took a refresher course in nursing so she could continue with her passion. She held a head nurse position at a Veteran Hospital in Montreal.
Jean was devoted to her family. For all of those who knew Jean as the loving a caring person she was. Little needs to be said in her kindness and devotion to her family and friends. Mom was known as Jean’s taxi service free of charge! She never missed any of her children’s hockey games practices. She would go as far as being on the receiving end of William’s 60 mph fast balls in his little league.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at Extenicare Red River Place in Selkirk for their care and compassion.
As per Jean’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held
November 10, 1930 – May 16, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Jean Kuran (nee Barbour) announce her sudden passing on Sunday, May 16th, 2021 at Extendicare Red River Place at the age of 90.
Jean will be lovingly remembered by her children Robert, James (Nicole), William (Molly); grandchildren Tierney, Connor, Sarah, Cole, Wyatt, Aaron, Devon, her great grandchild Sawyer, sister Ethel, bother John (Florence), numerous nieces and nephews.
Jean was predeceased by her loving husband Robert of 51 years, son Raymond Kuran and her parents Ada (nee Wright), John King Barbaur, brother-in-law Bob Gottfried.
Jean was born and raised in Balmoral where she met Robert Kuran. On September 5th, 1952 she graduated from nursing school. Jean and Robert married on November 29th, 1952. She followed Robert’s career with CP Rail as he moved up in rank through four cities. While raising four boys in 1949. Jean took a refresher course in nursing so she could continue with her passion. She held a head nurse position at a Veteran Hospital in Montreal.
Jean was devoted to her family. For all of those who knew Jean as the loving a caring person she was. Little needs to be said in her kindness and devotion to her family and friends. Mom was known as Jean’s taxi service free of charge! She never missed any of her children’s hockey games practices. She would go as far as being on the receiving end of William’s 60 mph fast balls in his little league.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at Extenicare Red River Place in Selkirk for their care and compassion.
As per Jean’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held