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Jessie May (Geddes) Williams

Jessie May (Geddes) Williams

Williams, Jessie May (Geddes) – 73, Great Village, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2016 in the Mira Long Term Care, Truro. Born in Halifax, she was the 11th child of the late David and Ada (Patton) Geddes and the first one to be born in a hospital. Jessie did her nursing training at Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, graduating in 1964. Later she attended Dalhousie University where she obtained her degree in Public Health. She worked as a nurse in Parrsboro and Truro. Jessie enjoyed driving and over the years collected one or two awards from friendly policemen. She loved to entertain along with laughter and tea cup readings. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Carl; daughter, Carol Ann Williams, Great Village; step-children, David (Theresa) Williams, Truro, Debbie (David) Bowen, Halifax; sisters, Annie (Elmer) Archibald, Elizabeth (Creighton) Russell, Wanda and Terry Geddes; grandchildren, Justin and Johnathan; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Jennie (Roger)Wardrope; brothers, David, Kenneth, Harry, Donald, Gerald, William and infant brother, John Robert. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held beginning at 12 noon until the time of the service at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2016 in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro with Rev. Dan Gunn officiating. Interment in Mahon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses or to a charity of choice. Live webcasting of the service will begin at 12:58 pm (Atlantic Time) and is available with on-line condolences at: www.ColchesterCommunity.com

 

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