Jean Clissold – 89, Truro, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 14, 2019, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Evesham, England, she was the daughter of the late John and Daisy (Andrews) Moore.

Jean was a war bride and arrived at Pier 21 aboard the Aquitania in 1945 and then took the train to Kingston, Ontario, to be reunited with Bert. They moved back to England and immigrated to Canada in 1994. She was an active member of John Calvin Christian Reformed Church and absolutely loved gardening and was a member of Bible Hill Garden Club.

Jean is survived by her loving husband of 73 years, Bert; daughter, Donna Blount (Don DeCoste), Greenfield; grandchildren, Josh Blount (Taylor Mattie), Jodie Blount (Evan Thomas), Hayley Oldford (Lucas Brimicombe), Nicole DeCoste (Tyler Thompson), Brandon (Rebecca) DeCoste; great grandchildren, Grayson and Braydee Thomas and Skylar and Leeland DeCoste; sisters-in-law, Gwen Meyer, Truro; Pat (John) Wilson, Ontario; many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Jack Moore, Donald (Mary) Moore.

Special thanks to Liz and Hank Faber, Sue and Irwin Stewart and Cheryl Walker for their friendship and care.

Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, January 19, 2019, at John Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 169 Glenwood Drive, Truro, Pastor Andrea Bass officiating. Reception will follow. Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in Jean’s memory to Diabetes Canada are welcomed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Jean’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com