Passed away peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital, Mount Forest on Friday, April 2nd, 2021 in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late John Donald “J.D.” Ross (1996). Dear mother of Suzanne (Ray) Love of Holstein, Terry (Barb) Ross of Minto, Fay (Alan) Robertson of Minto, and Doug (Nancy) Ross of Chatham. Cherished grandmother of Christy Love (Steve Plume), Aaron (Sue) Love and Tiffany Love; Todd (Karen) Ross and Andrew (Ellisha) Ross; Trevor (Fiona) Batte, Candice (Tyler) Blake, Mark (Tawnya) Robertson; and Chelsea Ross. Loving great-grandmother of Ben Plume, Georgia Plume, Kate Ross, Adam Ross, Ethan Batte, Olivia Batte, Vanessa Batte, Charlotte Blake, Elizabeth Blake, Ava Robertson, Aubree Robertson and Drew Robertson. Predeceased by her parents Donald and Flora Ann (née Brown) Ross; brothers Alex Ross, Jim Ross and Sinclair (Marie) Ross; sisters Mary (Ed) McWaters and Kay (Bill) Langlands; and by her dear friend Jim Wright. J.D. and Jessie farmed in Minto and raised their family. Jessie was actively engaged in Cotswold U.C.W., Palmerston Hospital Auxiliary and Beehive Women’s Institute. In 2005, Jessie moved to her house in Mount Forest and became involved in the Mount Forest United Church and the Seniors Group. Family was a big part of her life, her family and friends will miss her. A life well lived. A private family service was held on Thursday, April 8th, 2021 at 1:00pm with interment at Harriston Cemetery. You are welcome to view a recording of the funeral service by visiting: www.facebook.com/England-Funeral-Home-1863283503935858. Donations may be made to the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation, Mount Forest United Church or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest.
