Geddes, Jessie Kay (Langille) – It is with heavy hearts and sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Jessie Kay (Langille) Geddes at the age of 88. Jessie passed away peacefully in the Palliative Care Ward in the VG.
Born in Middle Musquodoboit, daughter of the late Earle and Florence (Murphy) Langille. Jessie travelled the country as an Air Force spouse raising her four children with her late husband, Donald Lloyd, which took strength, patience and a sense of humour. In her spare time, Jessie loved to curl, play darts, bowl and enjoyed caddying for her husband and late brother-in-law, Jim Horne. Once all the children were off to school Jessie entered the work force which most of her time was as a Public Servant with the Department of National Defence. On retirement, Don and Jessie spent 16 years as Snowbirds going to Panama City Beach, FL where they shared many good times with friends and family there.
Jessie was a proud legion member for 37 years with the last 20 years as a member of Centennial Legion Branch 160 here in Dartmouth. Throughout those 37 years Jessie was a valued volunteer in many capacities. Jessie became a regular fixture on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays sitting at her usual spot sharing camaraderie with friends she made over the years. This was a very important part of Jessie’s life.
Her memory lives on in the hearts and minds of her children, Wendy (John) Quilty, Don Geddes, Dale Geddes and Joanne Geddes; grandchildren, Natasha, Michael, Joshua, David, and Patrick; great-grandchildren, John, Amaya, Aidan, Quinn, Evy and Emma; and great great-grandchild Alina. She is also survived by her siblings, Donnie (Helen) Langille and Donna (John) MacNeil.
In addition to her parents and late husband, she is predeceased by her siblings, Roy (Reta) Langille, Edith (Jim) Horne, and Eunice (Ray) Smiley.
The family would like to extend sincere thanks to the amazing Community Palliative Care Team and the Staff and Volunteers on the Palliative Care Ward in the VG who showed great kindness and compassion to our mother.
Cremation has taken place.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1-4 p.m. on Thursday, September 25th in Royal Canadian Legion, Centennial Branch 160, 703 Main Street, Dartmouth.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Poppy Fund at Royal Canadian Legion Centennial Branch 160 or to a charity of your choice.
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