Jean Stick
STICK (nee PRETTY) Jean It is with sadness that we announce the death of our Mother Jean Stick (nee Pretty) of St John’s NL. Jean grew up in Grand Falls NL. She enjoyed her childhood and developed a life long love of nature while spending much of her youth amongst the woods and forest of the Exploits River. Her life’s routines revolved around the seasons, school and church. Family ties were strong and life long friendships were made. Jean left Grand Falls after completing her Grade 11 and enrolled as an RN nursing student at the Salvation Army Grace Hospital in St. John’s. It was there that she met her future husband Desmond Stick. They married, welcomed two treasured children into their lives and thus started the happiest period of her life. Tragically Desmond was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at age 42. Jean nursed him with love and devotion until his end, and then found the strength to rally, face a new day and raise their two children on her own. Their welfare was her top priority and sole focus. She was a caring, courageous and committed woman, a loving and attentive mother. She enjoyed gardening, walking, concerts, volunteering, and reading, but most of all enjoyed the company of a solid circle of family, friends and neighbours, who provided generous support throughout the years. At age 84 she decided to move to Kennys Pond Retirement Residence. The staff and community there welcomed her with open arms. Thank you all for making her time there so wonderfully special. Jean was predeceased by her parents Ada and James Pretty, her infant twin brother and sister, her brother Jim, sister Verna ( Terry) and her beloved husband Desmond. She is survived by her son Jim, her daughter Ann, her grandchildren Michelle, Robyn, Desmond, (Kaila), Jordan, two great grandchildren Shawn and Shayla. She enjoyed a special bond with Andrew and Andrea, her nephews Christopher and David, and grand nephews Adrian, Gavin and Riley. She will be missed greatly, but all who love her are delighted that she and Desmond are finally united again, never to be separated. Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will be held from the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, January 19th, 2021 at 11:00AM. Inurnment to follow at Forest Road Anglican Cemetery. The service will be live-streamed for those unable to attend, please visit www.carnells.com for link to the service. Donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.