Jean Shirley Keir (née Rogerson), 95 years, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and community spirit.
Jean was the beloved wife of the late Jack Keir. She will be deeply missed by her children: Doug (Denise), Dave (Karen), and Jane. Cherished grandmother to Rob, Amanda Proulx (Marc-André), Jeffrey (Nora), Sarah Cuomo (Danny), and Montgomery, and proud great-grandmother to eight great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents, Evelyn and Dave Rogerson. Jean is survived by her siblings Joyce (Ron) Delia, and Ken (Gayle predeceased) Rogerson. She was also predeceased by her brother Ernest (Doreen) Rogerson and her sister Carol Anne Ouwens. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
In her younger years, Jean was an avid fastball player with the Espanola Blue Devils and a dedicated curler, competing in ladies’ bonspiels across Northern Ontario while representing the Hardy Curling Club. Her active lifestyle continued into retirement, where she found great joy in line dancing. Jean not only loved to dance but also taught line dancing in both Florida and at the Onaping Falls Golden Age Club until the remarkable age of 89.
Jean devoted many years of service to Falconbridge Nickel Mines, where she held various administrative roles. Notably, she broke barriers as the first female warehouse worker at the Strathcona warehouse, earning the affectionate nickname “Herbie” from her coworkers.
She was a lifelong Toronto Blue Jays fan, and she loved dancing, singing, reading, and baking for her grandchildren. She treasured time spent with family at the camp on Ministic Lake, where countless memories were made over summers and winters alike.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the kind, compassionate, and dedicated staff of Mallard and Trillium home areas at Pioneer Manor for their exceptional care and for ensuring Jean’s comfort and happiness each day.
Jean will be remembered for her warmth, resilience, sense of fun, and unwavering love for her family
A celebration of Jean’s life will be held at a later date.