Contributions to the tribute of Mary Catherine Jess

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Marie Rombough planted a tree in memory of Mary Jess

Friday, June 18, 2021

Dear Martha, I am so sadden to hear about Mary. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I hope you will reach out to me. Marie and Family

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A tree was planted in memory of Mary Jess

Saturday, May 22, 2021

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Tammy uploaded photo(s)

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

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Tammy lit a candle

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Death is a thief in the night and steals without warning or explanation . It takes treasured we’ll never replace ! Mary , As your best friend( and someone who’s known you for about 45 years )I probably should’ve been the first one to write this . But writing this makes it real and I’m just not ready for that ! Out of my friends over the years, you were one of the few who truly understood me, the one who joined in my “weird! “In high school you created a tribe of weird and entitled it the “Zoo Crew . “ We rode the bus together and raced each other to the cafeteria every morning for black coffee and fresh baked chocolate chip cookies . Thinking back I can totally blame you for my coffee addiction ! I even left my grade 12 prom early to meet you for coffee ! I miss talking to you about important things, but what I will miss the most is talking about all obscure topics we could think of. People often looked at us like we were nuts because we used to laugh and talk about things that only you and I understood! I miss how we would laugh for 10 minutes straight about something that only you and I thought was hilarious, Our parents would just shake their heads and walk away . We figured that god made us best friends because no one could handle us as sisters! So on that note , thank you for being my un-biological Sister ! We joked about building treehouses and running away from society. You had no tolerance for stupidity so when we won the million we were going to buy a cabin in the woods or a remote island to live . (Although I never really thought about how I would get you there because you wouldn’t swim or go in a boat ) You did surprise me once my taking your boots off and rolling up your jeans after numerous trips with me to Landons Bay . We talked about how when we got old we would race wheelchairs and trip people with our canes , we also discussed which one of my sons who sneak booze into the nursing home for us ! You were my ride or die in high school , the one who got me , never tried to change me and knew too much NOT to be my best friend . You were the one who listened when I wouldn’t shut up about typical teenage crap , and listened to my endless mixed tapes and guitar songs . You were my rock when my father died . I was the most hyper of the two ,you pegged me with-the nickname Tigger . You were Maer-Bear because even before shift work you liked your sleep ! You liked to hibernate in your room with Star Trek, Sci-fi books and movies occasionally you would humour me and throw a Disney or Ernest in the mix . How many times did we watch Bambi and Honey I shrunk the kids ? I was honestly relieved when you started watching Pinky snd the Brain ! I can’t complain though , I dragged you to the park to play tennis and road hockey even though it wasn’t “your thing” I will miss your wise words because you always knew exactly what to say when I needed your help. You were always there to listen to me vent , (especially after I was diagnosed with autoimmune disease . )You’d always check in after my endless dr appointments and when I had a flare . Even showed up a few times baring double stuffed Oreos and a secret chocolate stash . You weren’t exactly the nurturing type but you did know when I was faking being ok . One time when you came over you told me “sit down or I”ll throw you down “(as you hurled an ice pack at me ) and you finished cooking dinner but told me that I was “on my own” and would have to finish making the dessert myself ! You became a really good “Auntie “ over the years , freezing your butt of hockey games and live their streaming graduations . It actually became the norm to see you dozing on my couch or looting the cupboards with the kids in search of snacks ! (Especially the baked goods , usually the recipes you would leave on my timeline ) Xmas will not be the same without you! Especially since the boys taught you to play Yahtzee and all of their favourite card games . I remember the Xmas that I messaged you in a panic when I received an email saying that the Xmas present I had order Zack was back ordered ……you showed up two days later with a wrapped gift and said throw this under your tree ! (You went on line and was able to find what he had asked for in his exact size . ) I will miss your selflessness, always willing to drop everything in your life to help someone who was important to you. Most of all I want you to know how much you meant to me. I don't know if I said it enough during our friendship, but I really hope “you know what I mean VERN! “

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Heather lit a candle

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

With sincere condolences. I used to work with Mary at Berry’s, before she went to Gan Police Services. She was quite a character, with a strange sense of humour. She was a extremely hard worker and she had a heart ❤️ of gold. I luved her and will certainly miss her, as a lot of people will. If there is anything I can do to help you please let me know. Sincerely, Heather Lockwood-Hunt

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Kimberlee Vastino uploaded photo(s)

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

There are no words to help sooth your sorrow. I will miss Mary's Maggie and Tucker posts and her sense of humor. Fly high Mary and visit your family and fur-babies, often. They will need to feel you are close. Rest Easy, Mary Sharing a few photos from her Facebook page

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Risanne Miller O'Neill posted a condolence

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Martha and Carleton so very Sorry for your Loss. I remember Mary growing up as Farm neighbours. And then years later I spoke with Mary at the police station. Always a smile. God Speed Mary With Sincere Sympathy, Rosanne Miller ONeill.

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The family of Mary Catherine Jess uploaded a photo

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Mary Catherine Jess

1971 - 2021

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