Jeanette Christine Messer
1925-2019
It is with great sorrow that the family announces the death of
Jeanette Christine Messer on August 31, 2019 in Fredericton, NB
Jeanette was born on October 1, 1925 at York Mills, NB, a daughter of
the late Roy and Olive (Embleton) Piercy.
Jeanette grew up in York Mills and at a young age became a teacher
during the war. She later worked at Briggs & Little Woolen Mill
for 25 years. She married Alfred in 1945 and a year later they bought
their farm overlooking Frog Lake in Harvey. She loved her life on the
farm and remained there until the age of 91 years, even mowing her own
lawn up until that time. Jeanette always had a vegetable garden and
took great pride in her crop of potatoes. She enjoyed nature and
every summer had many hummingbird feeders up, as well as many flowers.
She certainly had a ‘green thumb’! Jeanette loved to
listen to country music (particularly fiddle music) and rarely missed
the country jamborees held in the communities around Harvey. Many
games of “45’s” were played at her kitchen table
followed always by a lunch with a cup of tea. She was noted for
making the best potato scallop and biscuits and would often take them
to potluck suppers. In the winter months, she always had a knitting
or rug hooking project on the go.
Since December 2017, Jeanette has lived at Ste. Anne’s Court in
Fredericton, where she was treated with kindness and compassion. Thank
you to the staff there.
Jeanette is survived by her daughter, Diane Messer, Fredericton, NB; a
sister-in-law, Ethel Piercy, York Mills, NB; several cousins, nieces
and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Alfred
Messer and brothers, Eugene Piercy (late Doris) and Royden
Piercy.
Family and friends are welcome to attend an informal gathering at Swan
Funeral Chapel, 1826 Route 3, Harvey Station, NB on Thursday,
September 5, 2019 from 2 to 4 pm to visit and share memories of
Jeanette. A committal service will follow at Harvey Settlement
Cemetery with Rev. Anne Boudreau and Rev. Basil Lowery officiating.
For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Jeanette, the
family has suggested the Harvey Settlement Cemetery or a charity of
the donor’s choice.
Mum … this is not goodbye, it is see you later. Thank you for
your big heart and caring demeanor. I love you and will miss you
every day forever. Until we meet again –.Diane
1925-2019
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Jeanette Christine Messer..
Décès pour la Ville: Nackawic, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick