Jessie Rose Caroline Wilson – 87,
Manotick, Ontario, formerly of Truro, passed away peacefully,
surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, October 9, 2014, at The
Ottawa Hospital General Campus. Born June 10, 1927, in Kemptown,
Jessie was the youngest daughter of the late George and Margaret
(MacCleary) Munro.
She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Marian (Stephen),
Bonnie (Peter), Cindy (André); grandchildren, Matthew,
Quinn, Catherine; sister, Sarah (Donald) Vance; brother, John (Reta)
Munro; many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was
predeceased by her husband, Harold; infant son, Roger; sisters,
Marion, Lila; brothers, Charles, George, Roderick, Alex
"Sandy".
Jessie was proud of her first career as a bookkeeper and took
even greater pride in her later role as mother and grandmother. Jessie
was a long time member of First United Church and got great comfort
from her faith. She was a prolific and talented baker, avid reader,
lover of cryptogram puzzles and follower of current events. With her
husband Harold, she enjoyed touring the back roads of Nova Scotia and
regularly attending square dances.
Heartfelt thanks go out to the General Surgery team members
and to all the staff on 6 Northwest and 7 East for their excellent and
compassionate care. A special thank you to Pierrette Graham for the
wonderful care provided over the past year and to the residents of
Hyfield Place who have made her feel at home in Manotick for the past
six years.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service
will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2014, Reverend Valerie
Kingsbury officiating. Reception will follow. Interment in Crossroads
Cemetery, 110 Salmon River Road, Valley. In lieu of flowers, donations
in Jessie’s memory to Rural Ottawa South Support Services
(ROSSS) or Lung Association of Nova Scotia are welcomed. Private
messages of condolences of may be sent to the family by viewing
Jessie’s obituary and selecting "Send A
Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com