Obituary of Jessie Irene DeSalvo

DeSALVO, Jessie Irene - Of Smiths Falls, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Rosebridge Manor, at the age of 93. Jessie, Loving wife of the late Henry DeSalvo. Daughter of the late Wellington and Lena Best. Devoted mother to Dianne (Ray) Scissons, Helena DeSalvo, David (Lynn) DeSalvo, Joyce McGibbon, Grant (Cheryl) DeSalvo, Kathy Potvin, and the late James, Stanley, and Christopher DeSalvo, survived by their wives Bonnie, Jane, and Connie. Cherished gramma of 25 and great gramma to 32 great grandchildren. Predeceased by grandson Joseph Daniel McGibbon. Loving sister of the late Stanley Best, Caroline Irvine, Ira Best, and Edward Best. Jessie will also be lovingly remembered by her many nieces, nephews and friends.

Special thanks to the caring staff at Rosebridge Manor in Jasper. Family and friends are welcome to call at Lannin Funeral Home, 32 Main Street East, Smiths Falls from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Thursday, November 1st, 2018. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, November 2nd, at 11 AM with a reception to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion.

Donations in memory of Jessie may be made to Trinity United Church, the Canadian Cancer Society, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences can be made at www.lannin.ca