John Patrick Jessome
Born: February 27th, 1927
Passed on: December 15th, 2016
With heavy hearts, we the family of John Patrick (Donnie/Sailor) Jessome, are sadly announcing our fathers passing. He passed away quietly at Harbour View Hospital in Sydney Mines on December 15, 2016.
Born in Sydney Mines on February 27, 1927. Donnie was the son of the late John F. and Angeline (Dolhanty) Jessome. Formerly a resident of Bras d'Or Rd, Florence and most recently at the Harbour View Hospital.
Donnie was coal miner with Devco for 41 years. He was an active member of his local union and a past president of the UMWA Local. He was a former member of St Stephen's Parish, Florence. He is survived by his children, Frances (Gordie) Brown, Marie Day, Steve, Patrick (Gerry), Debbie (Bill) Monaghan, Derrick (Heather), Donald (Sheila), Jimmy (Jeannie), Wanda (Blair) Gracie, Wendy (Hoss), Vaughn, Norma (Conrad) Shaw, Blair (Donna), Terry (Sandy) MacNeil, Denise, (Dwayne); 41 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. Donnie was also survived by his sisters, Nelly (Don) O'Neil and Jeannette (Ron) Murphy. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his partner, Ann Woods; the mother of his children, Theresa; his brother, Stephen Francis (Dar); his grandson, Patrick; and his great granddaughter, Allie Grace. Visitation for the late Donnie Jessome will be held at J.M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, on Tuesday December 20, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of his life will take place on Wednesday, 10 a.m. at Holy Family Church in Sydney Mines with Fr James Oliver officiating. Interment will be in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Florence at a later date. A reception for friends and family will be held at the Florence Legion following the service.
Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Patrick Jessome Memorial Carpentry Bursary at the funeral home or a charity of your choice. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com.
