Florence 'Dolsie' Jessome

Born in Sydney Mines. She was the daughter of the late Archie D. and Helen (MacDonald) MacKinnon.

Dolsie loved politics and was a member of the Liberal Party and wondered why everyone would not be liberal. She was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 8 Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the Sydney Mines Pensioner’s Club.

A widow at age 36 she raised her 4 sons by herself and was so proud of each of them; Thomas (Christine), Archie (Gwenna), Murray (Wanda), Lorne (Keri), grandchildren: Nichole, Thomas Jr., Adam, Jordan, Cory, Murry Paul, Wade, L.J. and Brian as well as 18 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandkids.

She is also survived by her special sisters Eileen, Sheila and Maureen, many nieces and nephews and lots of good friends.

Dolsie was predeceased by her husband Thomas, siblings Marie and Wilma as well as Marguerite, Anne, Masie, Sally, Mary and two brothers Hector and Donald, one daughter in infancy Elizabeth Marie and Dolsie’s companion Jim Richaur.

A Funeral Mass is will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, Dec 1st at Holy Family Church, Sydney Mines with Fr. Fabian Ihunegbo officiating. Masks and proof of vaccination are required to attend. For those unable the service will be livestreamed through Fillmore & Whitman’s Facebook page. Memories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com.

The family would like to thank the entire staff at the Manor as well as the Northside Homemakers. A special thank you to Ian and Jane MacDonald for all your kindness. If desired, donations in Dolsie’s memory may be made to the Miner’s Memorial Manor, Sydney Mines.