Jessie Stirling McCormick – 89, Beaver Brook, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday evening, August 16, 2019, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Burnton Hill, Ayrshire, Scotland, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Agnes (Haddow) Blackwood.
Jessie came to Canada with her family in 1964 and along with her husband, Bill, they were farmers. She was a member of Old Barns United Church where she was a member of the UCW and Old Barns Progressive Club; she was also a member of Sorority. In earlier years, she very much enjoyed gardening and over the years she has knitted various items for local hospitals, overseas outreach ministries and for family. Above all, Jessie loved her family dearly and supported them in all of their endeavors; she was a faithful friend and will be greatly missed.
Jessie is survived by her son, Harry (Darlene), Beaver Brook; daughters, Nancy (Glen) McKinnon, Beaver Brook; Morag (Tom) Bailey, Truro; Wilma Armsworthy, Edmonton, Alberta; grandchildren, Drew, Crystal, Holly, Billy, Nicholas, Matthew, Jesse; great grandchildren, Brooke, Madison, Harrison, Mason, Ella, Katie, Sally, Olivia; great-great granddaughter, Isabelle; sister, Nan (Drew) Muir, Scotland; sister-in-law, Jean Blackwood, Scotland; many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Bill; brothers, Andrew (Mary) Blackwood, William Blackwood.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Jessie’s family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Old Barns United Church, 2603 Highway 236, Old Barns, Student Minister Calvin Burt officiating. Interment in Old Barns Cemetery. Reception will follow in the church hall. Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in Jessie’s memory to a charity of choice are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Jessie’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com