Jean Squarebriggs Jacques (1941-2024) died on Thursday, 22 August at her home in Thornbury, Ontario. Before she became Mrs. Jacques in 1988, she was known as a much-loved teacher by her maiden name—with the “Miss.” emphatically underlined.
In 2002 one of her students wrote a charming short essay in this newspaper about his first meeting with his new teacher:
“A stilettoed foot ending a pant leg appeared out of the car, followed by a Halston-sunglassed head smoking a cigarette. …With the biggest smile in the style a la Rosalind Russell from Auntie Mame she extended her hand and said ‘Well, hello darling, I’m Miss. Squarebriggs.’ This mysterious woman, who blew into the parking lot like a tsunami during a sandstorm, was the most glamourous and coolest woman I think I'd ever seen in my 11 years. ...Over the school year Miss. Squarebriggs would change my views of learning… I was proud that she was my teacher. The hardest day of my life that year was to say goodbye.”
Jean is survived by her loving husband, David Jacques.
Memories or condolences may be recorded in a Book of Memories at www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com