Passed away peacefully at her home in Exeter, on Monday, August 2, 2021 at the age of 96, with family present at her side. Beloved wife of the late Donald G. Jolly (2001) for 54 years. Cherished mother of Donald Jr. and Christina Jolly (Cann) of Edmonton, Alberta, Elizabeth Jolly and David Nicholl of Vernon, British Columbia, Robert and Karen Jolly (Johnson) of Exeter, and Katherine (Jolly) and Glenn Barrett of Paradise, Newfoundland. Proud grandmother of Timothy, Christopher (Kady) and Jeffrey (Melissa); David Jr. and Alexandra (Kris); Jessica (Sean), Luke, and Hayden. Great-grandmother of Donald and Wendel. Dear sister and companion of Marion R. Triebner of Exeter, Ontario. Predeceased by her parents John and Elizabeth (Lippert) Triebner, and her siblings Fred, David (Ruby), Leon, Gerald (infant), Gordon (Norma), Stuart (Jean) and Grant (Ada).
Proverbs 31: 12-13, 25-31 “The Good Wife”
Our mother had these verses highlighted in her bible. They describe the virtues, skills and strengths of a good woman, which she used as a guide throughout her life.
Jean was born and grew up on the family farm on Airport Line. She became a dedicated elementary school teacher in several South Huron Communities. As an active Christian she was a church pianist for decades, a member of the Triebner Gospel Quartet and a participant of the Women’s Missionary Society. Jean supported the Gideons International in Canada along with her husband Donald G. Jolly. Quiet and humble but never without strength. We rejoice that she is now reunited with her husband and siblings in heaven.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, EXETER on Monday, August 9th from 9:15 – 10:15 AM. Due to Provincial COVID-19 restrictions, each person must RSVP for the visitation, please click “Register Now” below to register.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 9th at 11 AM with Rev. Gerry McMillan officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery. Though the service is private, the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh
Donations to The Gideons International in Canada, South Huron Hospital Foundation or The Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. 
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Norman Thomson and sisters Grace, Ruth & Joy
May it bring great comfort and joy to your hearts to know your Mother is in Heaven rejoicing and enjoying her eternal rewards. To a life well lived may her example inspire you and challenge you to greater glory as she passes you the baton. May all the memories you cherish bring a smile to your face and warm and comfort your hearts
Louissa and Raymon Regier
Our sincerest condolences on your loss.
Brenda Triebner Hickson
What a wonderful life Aunt Jean lived. I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Ann (Triebner) DeRosa
Dearest Aunt Marion and my cousins Don Jr. & Chris, Bette & David, Rob & Karen and Kathy & Glenn:
I am so sorry to hear about dear Aunt Jean and my heart aches for each one of you. I have so many fond memories of my Aunt Jean and the wonderful family dinners that had so much laughter and always ended up with some awesome desserts, a cup or two of tea and a friendly but competitive game of “Rook”. I recall how Aunt Jean would get that little sparkle in her eye when she would be dealt the “Rook”. Hold on to those special moments as they will give you comfort in the days to come, though they will pass quickly, and it won’t be so long before we are all reunited again.
John 11:25 (KJV)
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.
Cathy (Read) Laye
Liz and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was such a kind welcoming “mom” and her kitchen was always open no matter how many of us dropped by:)
Beverly Ozmun
Sending prayers, love and positive thoughts to the family. Happy memories live forever in our hearts.
Love from
Kimberly Nicholl
Beverly Ozmun and family
Louise Jones and Roy Triebner
To the Jolly Family
Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our condolences are with you all.
Louise Jones and Roy Triebner
Bob and Ida Wade
It was with sadness we received the message of Jean’s passing from
Christina. We extend our deepest sympathy to the Jolly and Triebner families as you mourn the loss of this lovely lady. Growing up in Exeter your families were always a part of our church family so I have many fond memories of those days. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all now and in the days ahead.
Bob and Ida (Blanchard) Wade
Jim Neil
Rob and Karen and family, and Marion.
We are saddened to learn of your Mom’s, Grandmother’s and sister’s passing. She was an encouragement to us every Sunday morning as she faithfully attended Church services with a sweet and loving smile for all. A much loved lady whose family showed their deep love and respect for her in many ways. May God’s comfort help you through this time as you grieve losing her presence with you here. Regretfully we will not be able to attend.
Jim and Anne Neil
Wilma / Leroy Hoffman
Our thoughts and prayers for strength and peace during this time.
David Snider
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I will always remember her kindness as we swarmed either in the basement or in the pool.
Cecilia Mittelholtz
Marion,
So sorry to hear of your sister Jean’s passing.
Cecilia Mittelholtz
Ferne Robb
So sorry to hear of Jean’s death. I fondly remember Jean and Don’s first visit to I Mossbank, Sask.
So many my years ago, and our return visits to Exeter. Doug Jolly was my husband. He passed away 24 years ago. Fond memories last forever. Best regards to all. Ferne Robb, Regina, Sask.
John and Joyce Morgan
To the Jolly family, we were very sorry to hear of your mom’s and grandmother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hugs from John and Joyce
Bob and Helen Coates
Our sincere sympathy for the loss of a dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She was a dedicated lady to her family, her faith and her teaching career. She certainly made a big difference in this world. My parents had great memories of visits with Jean and Don and Marion at the Gideon meetings. I know you will miss her so much, Marion but you also have precious memories of so many years being together. You are all in our prayers..
Diane Timmermans
Heaven has gained another wonderful woman.
Aunt Jean will be missed.
Our condolences to all of you from the Timmermans family
Pat Faber
To the Jolly Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. I have good memories of your Mom and Aunt Marion from when we used to hang out with Liz, My condolences.
Pat Faber
Brian, Sandra Dignan
So sorry for your families loss. Praying for you all.We have fond memories of being at the house for Gideon meetings. Brian and Sandra Dignan
Dave and Beth Prouty
To the Jolly family.
You have our sincere condolences in the passing of The Matriarch of the family. What a wonderful Christian lady. And we know that she is safe in the arms of Jesus and is rejoicing right now.
Praying for peace and strength for all of you.
Dave and Beth Prouty
Wibbina Toonk
I want to extend my sincere condolences to Jean’s children and their families as well as Marian who was such an encourager to Jean over the years. We had a lot of good conversations during my years of “coming to help out” Rest in peace Jean!
Linda and Ferg
Rob, Karen and the Jolly family:
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother.
Thinking of you.
Garry Clement
Remembered fondly.
Jeanie Pizzati
I have many fond memories of your mom. She was a beautiful lady with a witty sense of humour! I am certain that her and my mom are catching up in heaven now! Our thoughts and prayers to all of the family. Jeanie (Klemke) Pizzati
Marion McCarter
Marion and the Jolly families:
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time in the loss of your sister. You have so many wonderful memories which now you will treasure and carry in your heart forever. Deepest Sympathy.
You were just the greatest clients Laverne and I had so many years ago. So appreciative and thoughtful.
Marion McCarter
Vicki Parsons
So sorry Marion for the loss of your dear sister Jean. You took such good care if her!! It was a pleasure to have known her…I will miss seeing her
Gary Campbell
To Rob and Karen and the Jolly family and to Marion our thoughts are with you .
Gary Campbell and Jan Collings
Tom and NoellaTriebner
Dear Marion. Please accept our deepest sympathy to you and the Jolly /Triebner Families. You and Jean were always so close , and you will really miss her. Cherish all those special memories.. Hugs
Susan & Bob Gray
So sorry to hear about Jean’s passing. Our one consolation is the knowledge that “to be absent from the body is to be present with our Lord”.
As teenagers we appreciated the counsel and advice of Marion & Jean to the youth of Exeter Pentecostal church.
Bob remembers many times stopping in to Don senior’s basement workshop to work with him and swap stories of troubleshooting problems with radios & hi fi systems. This usually included a cup of tea graciously provided by Jean.
Our thoughts go out to the family during this stressful time.
Jim Chapman
Marion and the Jolly Family
My sincere sympathy re the loss of a kind and gentle person. She and my Mom were good friends.
There can only be great memories. Special thoughts to you, Katherine
Lisa (Sheeler) McDonald
Kathy, Glenn and families:
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was wonderful and sweet person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. Cherish the precious memories.
Janet Kinsman Bilcke
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jean was a wonderful lady!I got to know her thru the Kipfer’s (family) She was a wonderful teacher 💜🙏
Alma Westlake
To the family of Jean Jolly;
Your mother was a special woman, a respected wife, mother and teacher. She will be missed, but you have many happy memories to cherish.
Alma Westlake
Vaila Baehnisch
So sorry for this loss Thinking of the family Lovely to have known her
Mary Lou Tait and family
Paul & Michele Babcock
We’re thinking of you and your family at this sad time. No matter the age, the loss of a mother is difficult and sad. We rejoice with you in knowing that she is with her Lord. I remember as a little girl the visits to Mrs. Jolly’s and swimming in the pool. Such fun! You are in our thoughts and prayers. – Paul & Michele
Brian & Janet Wedlake
To all the Jolly family
Our Sincere sympathies. Jean was a wonderful neighbor for many years to Brian and myself.
Special thoughts to you Marion we know you will miss Jeans company.
Lois Ottewell
To Marion and family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy. You and the Jolly family lived on Huron St. near us and you and I taught together at Exeter Public School. While we lived for 25 yrs. near Vernon, I always planned to call
Elizabeth but never did. You and Jean were so close and you will miss her so much. After Ken died a year ago, I moved back to Ont. Your faith and memories will sustain you! God bless you all.
Lois Ottewell, Goderich.
Dianne Weber
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deb Gehan
Dear Marion So sorry to read about the passing of your dear sister Jean.
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Deb and Bob Gehan
Jim Oesch
She was my grade 4 teacher at ZPS . She was a good lady .My condolences to her family
Gail Moorhead (Gordon's daughter)
I remember the fun times we had when my family would come from Guelph to stay with Aunt Jean and Uncle Don and the kids. Amazingly Aunt Jean could accommodate a house full of people and we always ate very well.
Nice memories.
Michele(Triebner)Hunt
Difficult to put into words how much I am missing my Aunt Jean. Aunt Jean and Aunt Marion have been my support over the last 3.5 years, a piece of my Dad. To my cousins Don Jr, Elizabeth, Robert and Kathryn my heart aches for you. There are no words to take away your pain just the assurance she is safe in Jesus arm. She has gone home.
Don & Joan Heywood
Marion, Don, Christina, Elizabeth, David, Rob , Karen, Kathy, Glenn and families:
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a wonderful neighbour. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Cherish the precious memories. Hugs Don & Joan
Marg Deichert
Sending my condolences to Mrs. Jolly’s family. Mrs. Jolly was my grade 3-4 teacher at Zurich Public School a few years ago. I remember the year that I got glasses and I still had to sit in the front row of the classroom. My mom (also a teacher at ZPS) probably had something to do with that.
Marg Deichert