Roland Jessop
1921-2020
ROLAND JESSOP son of Louisa (Wilson) and John
Douglas-Jessop born 1921, in Leeds, Yorkshire,
England, and passed away peacefully on Saturday, April
11th, 2020, at the residence of his son, David,
and his daughter-in-law, Elaine, Riverview, New Brunswick, where he
has resided for the past five years.
He also leaves behind the joys of his life, two
granddaughters, Susan and her husband, Steven De Brabandere, Guelph,
Ontario, and Erin and her husband, Kyle Wilson, Campbellville, Ontario
along with his precious great-grandchildren, Anson, Malin, Gavin and
Nora all in Ontario. A special niece, Anne of Yorkshire,
England, and a nephew, Billy with his wife, Sue, in Penticton, British
Columbia..
He served in World War II in the Royal Air Force as an
Instrument Fitter. He served (1942-1944) in the Empire
Flying Training Scheme. After the war he went back to
England and continued his career as a Master Printer until he reached
retirement age.
His favorite pastimes were riding on his motorcycle, which he
rode well into his 80’s, playing the piano and
gardening. His roses were his pride and joy.
He was preceded by his wife of 50 years, Ida, who passed in
1993.
There will be no funeral service at this time. A
memorial service will be held when possible. No flowers,
please. If you wish to leave a donation in his memory,
Roland asked that all monies be sent to St. George’s
Anglican Church Memorial Fund, 51 Church Street, Moncton, NB, E1C 4Z3.
The arrangements are entrusted to Cobb’s Funeral Home
& Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Rd., Riverview, NB
(869-2007).
Online condolences can be expressed at
www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca
Proverbs 8:35
for Whoever finds me finds life and receives favour from the Lord
Dad, your life was a blessing
Your memory a treasure
You are loved beyond words
and will be missed beyond measure.
You have now gone to join Mom which we know will greet you with open
arms
Along with all your many siblings.
REST IN PEACE
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Roland Jessop 19212020..
Death notice for the town of: Riverview, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick