Davis, Jessie A. – Age 77, of Port Greville, and formerly of Diligent River passed away peacefully with family on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at the High-Crest Nursing Home, Springhill. Born in Diligent River, she was a daughter of the late Chapman and Florence (Read) Canning. Jessie had a long and distinguished career of 35 years in the teaching profession. Jessie's career began teaching primary to Grade six at the Parrsboro Roads School. She then moved to Kentville and taught Grades 2, 3 and 4; then in Truro and Masstown for short terms. Jessie moved back to Parrsboro in 1963 where the bulk of her teaching was in the Elementary School at the Grade 5 and 6 levels, until her transfer to the high school in Parrsboro in 1987. Jessie taught Grades 7-11 during her time at P.R.H.S. Upon her retirement, Jessie moved from Diligent River to Port Greville where she became involved in the Grace United Church. She was a member of the choir and the U.C.W. She loved all kinds of crafts, especially the quilting bees. She was a true animal lover and enjoyed nature to its utmost. She was at her happiest working in her vegetable and flower gardens. She is survived by sisters, Janet Varner, Diligent River; Marjorie Gallant, Amherst; Helen Dodsworth (John), Chezzetcook; a brother, Laurie (Rosalie), Belmont; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sisters, Eileen and Doris in infancy; a brother, Read; her partner, Rex McWhirter. Funeral and committal service will be held in Diligent River at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Diligent River Baptist Church. Online condolences at www.smithsfuneralhome.com .