Jean's friendly smile was the first to greet me when I walked into the office to be introduced to the team. She popped right up to say hello and our friendship grew quickly. We bonded in so many ways - art, movies, and supported each other through times of great loss. It was a treat to swap stories over lunch, and I will never forget the accidental "ginger beer" incident.

In many ways, Jean reminded me of my mom and added purpose and meaning to my days. Whether watching crazy movies or saving her from tangled O2 cords at 2 am, every visit was filled with love and laughter even among tears. It was truly an honor to get to know her.