Obituary of M. Jean Ramsay

Mary Jean Ramsay (1922 - 2012) | Visit Guest Book Ramsay, Mary Jean Our loving Mother, Mary Jean Ramsay, is now at peace in the arms of the Heavenly Father. Our Matriarch was born August 9th, 1922 to John and Margaret Murphy, in Binghamton, New York. She was the eldest in a family of seven children. She is survived by sisters, Marilyn Hudy (Lou), Arlene Longcoy (Tom), Therese Anthony; and sister-in-law, Jeanne Murphy. She will be welcomed in Heaven by her loving husband, Charles L Ramsay; brothers, Robert and Joseph (Phyllis); sister, Eleanor (James); brothers-in-law, J T O'Neil and George Anthony; and her beloved parents, John and Margaret Murphy; and grandson,Justin Cardiel. Jean met the love of her life, Charles L. Ramsay while working in New York City in the heyday of the Big Band Era. They married and were blessed with eight children together: Edward (Arlene), Timothy (Lori), Margaret (John) Cardiel , Gerald (Myra), Denise (Anthony) Jones, Christopher (Regina), Alan (Norma), and Rene. Jean also had three step-children, the Late Lt. Col. Charles Ramsay USMC, Jack Ramsay and Patricia Jordan. Jean was blessed with many beautiful, adoring grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She also enjoyed many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to Jean's extended family, she had many friends both in California and New York. She was always a great and loyal friend and confidant who invited everyone into her home, adopting many of the neighboring kids as her own. Her devout Catholic faith was ever present and encouraging to all who needed strength. Jean's example of faith and love in Christ will continue to live through her children and grandchildren, and loving extended family. Mom, You are our Guardian Angel now, We love you forever. May You Rest in Peace. The family extends sincere gratitude for the compassion and care given by O' Connor Hospital during Jean's illness. Family and friends are invited to attend a vigil at DARLING FISCHER GARDEN CHAPEL, 471 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 7:00 PM. A Mass Celebration will be at St. John Vianney Church, 4600 Hyland Avenue, San Jose, on Monday, January 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jean's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital . Published in Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin from January 27 to January 29, 2012 Follow this Obituary Follow on Facebook Get Email Updates Share with Others