Jessen, Peter William Age 59, of Halifax, passed away on December 5,2014 at the Halifax Infirmary following complications from a stroke. Born in Sydney NS, he was the son of the late Alfred and Ena (Gilroy) Jessen. He is survived by his brother George (Susan) Sydney; Aunt Hazel (George) Gilroy; cousins
Cathy, Nancy, Paul, Christian and Gregory Jessen and their families; cousin Margaret (Gilroy) Tracey and family. Peter grew up in Bridgewater and graduated from Bridgewater High School and started working for MT&T. Presently, he worked for Eastlink in the engineering department of the telephone division. Peter enjoyed many trips to New England. He was an avid reader of daily current affairs; travelled the world through National Geographic; and enjoyed many mystery and western novels. Peter was predeceased by his parents; grandparents Peter and Marie Jessen; and William and Agnes Gilroy.
Many thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of the QEII ICU 5.2 for their professional and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, if you so desire, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice, or Bethel Presbyterian Church, Brookland St., Sydney. Peter's passing benefited others through the multi-organ donor program. We request that you please sign an organ donor card. Visitation will be Cruikshank's Halifax Funeral Home 2666 Windsor St on Monday 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Interment will be at Hardwood Hill Cemetery, Sydney at a later date.Arrangements under the direction of Cruikshank's Halifax Funeral Home, Halifax, NS.
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