Jane Gwendolen Seary – December 23, 1973
– June 4, 2024
Passed away
suddenly after a long illness, Jane Gwendolen Seary, in her 51st year.
Jane grew up in rural Ontario and discovered her love of the outdoors
at an early age, while attending Lakefield College School. An avid
canoe tripper, Jane flourished at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay,
where she completed an Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation, Parks
& Tourism and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental
Studies.
Jane was never happier than
when paddling and led many canoe trips as a wilderness guide in
Algonquin Park. As an instructor with Paddle Canada, she delighted in
sharing her love of the water with others.
Jane was also an accomplished sailor, most notably sailing across
the Atlantic Ocean in a 33-foot ketch, with her father, Peter.
In 2010, Jane embarked on a new adventure,
moving to the shore of Grand Lake in the Annapolis Valley of Nova
Scotia with her husband Bob Peck. Jane was justifiably proud of the
towering fieldstone fireplace she constructed herself for their new
home.
Jane was a talented artist,
working in various media which included watercolour, conte, natural
fibre, and mixed-media. Jane drew on her love of the natural world as
the inspiration for her work, which reflected her desire to
promote ecological consciousness. Her work was exhibited in shows in
Ontario and Nova Scotia.
Jane had the
voice of a nightingale and shared her love of music and performing
with her husband Bob, who encouraged her to sing and often accompanied
her on guitar. She has left a legacy of several beautiful pieces,
which have been preserved on YouTube.
Jane was predeceased by her mother, Cheryl Rimer, in 2022. She
leaves to mourn her husband, Bob Peck, her father Peter Seary and
stepmother Fiona Smaill, uncle Richard Seary, siblings Catherine
Roberts and Caroline Roberts, and extended family and
friends.
Arrangements are under the direction of the R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville, where on-line condolences may be made by visiting www.corkumfuneralhome.ca