Doris "Jean" Ayre passed away at Lady Minto Health Care Centre, Edam, Saskatchewan on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at the age of 96 years. Jean is survived by: her four children, Myrna (Len) Aschenbrenner, Bev (Bill) Meikle, Carol (Bob) Alexander, Elaine (Dave) Romanell; her grandchildren: Barb (Brad) Villeneauve; Kevin (Vanity) Aschenbrenner; Shane (Jen) Meikle; Shana (Kelly) Ellis; Kim (Rob) Goodall; Craig (Marie) Alexander; Jim (Sharon) Windo; Darcy (Curtis) Bonsan; and Pam (Gavin) Vermette; her great grandchildren: Jenna and Jadon Villeneauve; Jarett, Cheyenne and Chase Aschenbrenner; Tyler and Carlie Meikle; Abby, Paige, Aiden and Maddy Ellis; Lindon and Hunter Goodall; Nate and Cam Alexander; Brett, Kylie, and Coltan Windo; Brooke and Lee Bonsan; and Owen, Carter and Kenna Vermette. The Funeral Service for Jean was conducted from the Edam Community Centre, Edam, Saskatchewan on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 2:00 PM with Reverend Cannon Don Skinner officiating. The eulogy was given by Shane Meikle with Carlie Meikle presenting a special reading entitled "What is a Mother?" Soloists was Lawrie Ward, accompanied by Sharon Brydges, and Abby Ellis performed "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and "Grandma." The hymns were "Jesus Loves Me" and "There'll Be Peace in the Valley" accompanied by Bill and Bev Meikle. Scripture readings were given by Elaine Romanell and the reading "Footprints in the Sand" was presented by Lindon Goodall. The Recessional was special music of "How Great Thou Art". The active pallbearers were all the grandchildren and the honorary pallbearers were all the great grandchildren. The internment was held in the Edam Municipal Cemetery, Edam, Saskatchewan. The reception was held in the Edam Community Centre. Donations in memory of Jean may be made to Edam Trinity United/Anglican Church, Lady Minto Hospital Resident Fund or the Edam Municipal Cemetery Fund. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the many friends who shared warm expressions of sympathy, remembrances, supplied food, generous memorial donations and numerous acts of kindness. Special thanks to grandson Shane Meikle for delivering the eulogy, daughter Elaine Romanell for the scripture presentation and the great granddaughter Carlie Meikle and great grandson Lindon Goodall for special readings. The compassionate professionalism of officiant Rev. Donald Skinner and the McCaw family was greatly appreciated. The presentation of music by nephew Lawrie Ward, neice Sharon Brydges, great granddaughter Abby Ellis, Bill and Bev Meikle and the large community choir added greatly to the service of remembrance. Family appreciated the generousity of the Hanson family for the use of their family home. Thanks also to the Edam AUCW for the delicious lunch at the reception.
