Obituary for Peggy Jordan
Peggy Jordan
June 1940 to December 2021
With great sadness, the Jordan-Saunders family announces the passing of their matriarch, Peggy Rose Jordan, who died peacefully at home on December 27, 2021, following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born to John and Violet Kennedy on June 20, 1940, in Twickenham, England. Peggy immigrated to Canada in 1961 with her first husband, David Jordan.
Peggy is survived by her beloved partner, Herb Saunders and their children Alison, Andrew, Michael (Eva Klodnicki) of Mississauga, Richard (Yoon Kee) of San Francisco, Spencer (Stacey May Fowles) of Toronto and daughter-in-law, Jeanhy Shim of Toronto. Fiercely proud and loving Nana of Amy (San Francisco), Georgia (Toronto), Maya (Toronto), Megan (Mississauga), Rachel (San Francisco) and Sara (San Francisco). She was predeceased by her brother John Kennedy of London, England and is survived by her sister Maureen Muhvich of Sydney, Australia.
Although fundamentally shy, Peggy made friends quickly. Her style, grace, infinite generosity, and sense of fun made her easy to like and hard to forget. Anyone who spent more than a few minutes in Peggy’s company would emerge from the encounter feeling happier, knowing they had formed a lifelong friendship. Peggy liked everyone, but she had a particular affection for the vulnerable and defenceless, primarily children and animals.
Peggy loved and felt responsible for every child she met. Despite her diminutive stature, she was comfortable confronting those she felt had wronged children, often reducing grown men to fearful and apologetic wrecks. If rebuffed and told to mind her own business, her resolve only strengthened, as she explained in capital letters, that every child should be everyone’s responsibility. In Peggy’s view, every child deserved the best.
At their home on the Credit River, Peggy happily fed every animal that found her backyard. During one particularly snowy winter, a herd of eleven whitetail deer was sustained with daily rations of hay, molasses, oats and strategically placed salt licks. When coyotes threatened the deer, Peggy despatched Herb to frighten them into retreat. It wasn’t that she disliked the coyotes; she merely wanted them to adopt her vegetarian diet.
Action-oriented and intentional, when Peggy decided something needed doing, there was no point resisting; the task would be completed, and the objective reached, generally in record time. Impatient with those who didn’t share her sense of urgency and commitment, Peggy would say, “I’m not going to take their guff anymore.” When asked, “exactly when did you take guff from anyone?” she would respond with a self-deprecating chuckle.
The family wishes to express its gratitude to all who comprised Team Peggy, particularly to Dr. Amy Reinhart, Aneta Barrett, Aveeta Rampersad, Charmaine Spence, and Marie May Immutain. Their unfailing and loving devotion ensured Peggy could remain in her home throughout the terrible journey of Alzheimer’s.
As private as she was generous, Peggy did not wish to have a funeral. As soon as it is safe to do so, we will gather to share our favourite memories and celebrate Peggy for the special person she was. In the meantime, find a child who needs help and do whatever you can to enhance their life. Or, top up your bird feeder. That is all Peggy would have asked of you.
Donations in Peggy’s memory may be made to Trillium Health Partners Foundation or another charity important to you.
June 1940 to December 2021
With great sadness, the Jordan-Saunders family announces the passing of their matriarch, Peggy Rose Jordan, who died peacefully at home on December 27, 2021, following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born to John and Violet Kennedy on June 20, 1940, in Twickenham, England. Peggy immigrated to Canada in 1961 with her first husband, David Jordan.
Peggy is survived by her beloved partner, Herb Saunders and their children Alison, Andrew, Michael (Eva Klodnicki) of Mississauga, Richard (Yoon Kee) of San Francisco, Spencer (Stacey May Fowles) of Toronto and daughter-in-law, Jeanhy Shim of Toronto. Fiercely proud and loving Nana of Amy (San Francisco), Georgia (Toronto), Maya (Toronto), Megan (Mississauga), Rachel (San Francisco) and Sara (San Francisco). She was predeceased by her brother John Kennedy of London, England and is survived by her sister Maureen Muhvich of Sydney, Australia.
Although fundamentally shy, Peggy made friends quickly. Her style, grace, infinite generosity, and sense of fun made her easy to like and hard to forget. Anyone who spent more than a few minutes in Peggy’s company would emerge from the encounter feeling happier, knowing they had formed a lifelong friendship. Peggy liked everyone, but she had a particular affection for the vulnerable and defenceless, primarily children and animals.
Peggy loved and felt responsible for every child she met. Despite her diminutive stature, she was comfortable confronting those she felt had wronged children, often reducing grown men to fearful and apologetic wrecks. If rebuffed and told to mind her own business, her resolve only strengthened, as she explained in capital letters, that every child should be everyone’s responsibility. In Peggy’s view, every child deserved the best.
At their home on the Credit River, Peggy happily fed every animal that found her backyard. During one particularly snowy winter, a herd of eleven whitetail deer was sustained with daily rations of hay, molasses, oats and strategically placed salt licks. When coyotes threatened the deer, Peggy despatched Herb to frighten them into retreat. It wasn’t that she disliked the coyotes; she merely wanted them to adopt her vegetarian diet.
Action-oriented and intentional, when Peggy decided something needed doing, there was no point resisting; the task would be completed, and the objective reached, generally in record time. Impatient with those who didn’t share her sense of urgency and commitment, Peggy would say, “I’m not going to take their guff anymore.” When asked, “exactly when did you take guff from anyone?” she would respond with a self-deprecating chuckle.
The family wishes to express its gratitude to all who comprised Team Peggy, particularly to Dr. Amy Reinhart, Aneta Barrett, Aveeta Rampersad, Charmaine Spence, and Marie May Immutain. Their unfailing and loving devotion ensured Peggy could remain in her home throughout the terrible journey of Alzheimer’s.
As private as she was generous, Peggy did not wish to have a funeral. As soon as it is safe to do so, we will gather to share our favourite memories and celebrate Peggy for the special person she was. In the meantime, find a child who needs help and do whatever you can to enhance their life. Or, top up your bird feeder. That is all Peggy would have asked of you.
Donations in Peggy’s memory may be made to Trillium Health Partners Foundation or another charity important to you.