Sydney
With heavy hearts, we the family, announce the passing of Jean Matilda (Lahanky) Madore on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care, Sydney River.
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many, Jean was born in Whitney Pier on January 15,1935, the daughter of the late Mary (Baryluk) and Paul Lahanky.
Jean attended Holy Angels High School and began her working life at the former Naval Base in Coxheath, thereafter, spending 25 plus years of a career employed with Employment Insurance. In September 1956, Jean married Donald ‘Donnie’ Madore. Together they made their home on East Street in Whitney Pier, and later Ferndell Crescent, where they raised their family and built a life rooted in love and community.
Along with her parents, Jean was predeceased by her husband, Donald Madore; sister, Anne (Fred Mills); brother, Walter Lahanky; sisters-in-law, Gloria (Davis), Josephine (Cole), and Theresa (Dolly) (MacKinnon), and brothers-in-law, Fred Madore, Dr. Mike Madore, Dr. Pat Madore, and Eddie Madore.
Left to mourn Jean’s passing are her son, Paul (Yvonne) Madore, Middle Sackville, with grandchildren, Nicholas, Chris (Amanda), Alberta, and great-granddaughter, Addy; son, Dean (Debbie) Madore, with granddaughter, Sarah; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Jean lived a full and meaningful life, devoting many years to volunteer work at the Ukrainian Church and Hall. Alongside fellow church members, she worked tirelessly catering events, making perogies, and running bingo in support of the Ukrainian Church and community. Jean was gifted in knitting, sewing, and cooking, lovingly keeping both Italian and Ukrainian culinary traditions alive for her family. She enjoyed travel to see family and friends.
Jean appreciated the care and love from the staff at Soldier’s Cove, Kimberly Hall, at Harbourstone Enhanced Care where she resided for close to four years. A special thank you to the staff for their exceptional care and kindness.
Memorial service to celebrate the life of Jean Madore will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 11 a.m. with Fr. Paul Murphy officiating. Reception will follow at the funeral home.
Interment will take place in Resurrection Cemetery, Sydney Forks, with Fr. Volodymyr Perun officiating.
Donations in memory of Jean may be made to the Ukrainian Church, West St. Sydney, or a charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Dean, Paul and Family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Jean was a wonderful person. She always greeted people with a smile and friendliness. She will be remembered by all that knew her with fondness and love.
From: Martin & Heather Walsh
To the family of Jean Madore,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
The entire Walsh Family
Paul Dean and families. I was so very sorry to learn of your mother‘s passing. I worked with her for many years at service Canada. She was a great lady and of course I knew her from my days that I lived in the pier I’ll keep you all in my prayers at this most difficult time.
Paul, Dean and families,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. I have fond memories of Genu from my childhood in Mira and family connections. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
So sorry to hear of Jean’s passing. I worked with her at Employment Insurance. She was a lovely lady and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Paul and Dean and Family’s so sorry to hear of your moms passing
Dean and family. I am very sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Sincere condolences!
The Madore family
I am very sorry to read of your mom’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with her at Service Canada for many years. My prayers are with you at this difficult time . Bruna DiSano
We are truly sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. To Dean(Debbie), granddaughter Sarah and Paul( his family. May you all cherish the wonderful memories of your Mom and find the strength to get you through this difficult time.
Paul, Dean and families
So very sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. I worked with her at Employment Insurance for many years. She was a lovely lady and was always giving of her special desserts that they she made. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Helen MacLeod
So sorry for your loss. Treasure your memories.
Dean, Paul and Families.
We are so sorry to hear of your Moms passing. I knew Jean on a personal level as a friend of Dean’s and had the opportunity to work with her for several years. Jean always greeted you with a smile and kindness. She was one of a kind, she will be missed but remembered with fondness by everyone who knew her. Please accept our condolences on the loss of your mother.
Dean, Debbie and family, we are very sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dean, offering you my sincere condolences.
Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing Dean. My sincere condolences to your family.
Dean, Debbie, Sarah and extended family , very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing , cherish the special memories, may she RIP
Dean & Debbie,
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Dar & Ian
Dean and Debbie and families,sorry to hear about your mother’s passing.Thinking about you all at this difficult time.
Paul,Dean and family. So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a lovely lady and will be missed by many. May she Rest In Peace.
I I worked with Jean for several years with Service Canada. She truly was a lovely lady. Very pleasant to be around. Sorry for passing for Paul and Dean
So sorry for your loss Condolences to the Family and Jeans friends
We were neighbours for many years RIP Jean
Paul, Yvonne and family.
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May she rest easy. Hugs
Debbie and family so very sorry for your loss my sincere condolences to you all
So sorry to read of Jean’s passing. Donnie and Jean were the loveliest neighbours on Ferndell.