Daughter of the late Harry and Mamie VanMeer passed away peacefully at home in Smiths Falls at the age of 87 years after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 63 years William “Bill” Taylor and her children Patti (Kevin) Kuntz, Susan “SJ” (Denis) Normand and Scott (Lyne Houle) Taylor. She will be missed by her grandchildren Brittany (Ryan) Fantham, Meaghan Kuntz, Alexandre Normand, Dana Normand, Matthew Kuntz, Monica Taylor, Max Taylor and great-granddaughter Penny Fantham. Jean leaves behind her brothers Doug (late Edna Dodds) and Ron (Marilyn) VanMeer and 6 nieces and nephews. She was born and raised in Smiths Falls and trained as a registered nurse at Toronto General Hospital graduating in 1951. Jean and Bill lived in Elliot Lake, Wabush (Labrador) and Orillia before moving back to Smith Falls 3 years ago. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls, on Friday, July 22, 2016 from 7-9 pm. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to any charity of your choice. Additional service will be held in Orillia at a later date followed by the interment. Special thank you to the extraordinary team of nurses and PSWs from CCAC, Bayshore Home Health, and friends at Colonel By, 40 Pearl Street. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca.