Oldleither Messages of Condolences for "Oor Jessie"
It is with deep sorrow that I have to tell you that Malcolm informed me that his wife, Jessie Newlands nee Berry passed away peacefuly in hospital in Revelstoke, British Columbia yesterday, 11th January, 2010.
Jessie was a regular contributor to the site almost since day one.
Her wit matched her ability to`tick` us off when warranted. Who could complain? We must have deserved it. None more so than Alex `Wee Eckie` Wallace.
We shall certainly miss her.
My heartfelt condolences go out at this time to husband Malcolm, daughter Jane and son Callum as well as her two grandchildren. God be with them.
John Stewart, Webmaster
Condolences from her friends and acquaintances
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Keith Flockhart. Hamilton, New Zealand
Will be sadly missed by all the contributers on this site. Our thoughts are with Malcolm and immediate family.
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Bob Moffat, Bonnyrigg
It is with deep regret that I have to send my deepest condolences to Malcolm and family for the passing of OOR Jessie May God be with you all.
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Ruth McClounnan , Los Angeles
You will be sadly missed hen, " Oor Jessie," my heartfelt condolences to Malcolm , Callum and Jane and immediate family.
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Graham Whyte, Harrogate
Absolutely heartbroken for Malcolm and his family. OOR JESSIE, A REAL LADY of the first order and it was a pleasure to have known her. May God be with you.
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Brian Swanney, Dunedin, New Zealand
Condolences to Malcolm, Callum and Jane on the passing of Jessie. Her friendly banter and sharp wit will be sorely missed by all her friends on this site but our loss is nothing compared to yours.
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Scott Porter, Selby N. Yorks.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Malcolm and family at this sad time.
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Ian Ross, Edinburgh
Such sad news. We were all so lucky to 'know' her through Oldleither. Thinking of Malcolm and his family.
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Magnus Ganson, Kent England
Goodbye Jessie, rest in peace, we will miss your wit and wisdom.
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Karen Stewart, East Calder
Sorry to hear about jessie but her name will live on in the site. Condolences to Malcolm and family.
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Norma Ross, Lochgilphead, Argyll
We are so sorry to hear of Jessie's death. God Bless Malcolm and their family who will miss her even more than us. Our thoughts are with you.
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ALEX WALLACE, Meaford/Leith, Ontario
Dear Jessie you will be sadly missed, (whae kin ah bug noo?) Ater all the years of you helping OTHERS , we were Proud and Privileged to offer you a helping hand, to cross the ROAD. Yes Sadly Missed but FOREVER IN OUR THOUGHTS.
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Shocker Myles, Australia
My deepest sympathy to Malcolm and his family, oor Jessie will be missed but never forgotten, God bless.
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Maureen Whitelaw, Barrie, Ont.
So very sad to hear of the passing of such a wonderful lady. My hearfelt sympathies to Jessie's husband, children and family.
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Jean (Durie) McFarlane, Paisley
Heartfelt sympathy to Jessie's husband and family. "There'll be no sorrow in God's tomorrow".
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Bill Elliot, AULD REEKIE
Another SUNNY Leither gone. A loss to everyone. My thoughts go out to JESSIES family.
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Lilian Graham, Portobello
My condolences to Malcolm and the family. A priviledge to have known her through the Old Leither.
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MURDO STEWART, LONGNIDDRY
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH MALCOLM AND HIS FAMILY JESSIE IS A TRUE LEITHER GOD BLESS YOU ALL
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Philip Glancy, Edinburgh
My thoughts and prayers are with Jessie and her family. God bless her and keep her.
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Peter Sellar, Florida
Deepest regrets Malcolm and as much as the Leith web site will miss Jessie we know the void you will be experiencing will be much greater. God be with you and your family during this sad time.
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Lynn Gibson, Leith
Heart felt sympathy to Jessie`s family and friends to a True Leither . Miss your humour
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Christene Richardson, Waterdown, Ontario
Sad to hear we have lost a treasue thank you Jessie for your true Leith humour and making us proud to be Scots God be with your family at this time.
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Linda Malcolm, Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland
I was sad to hear about Jessie. I had an e-mail from her a couple of years ago about places I remembered. It was kind of her. When someone has been so special there are so many happy memories that in time there will be more smiles than tears when her name is mentioned. Time will dull the pain but it will always be there. One day at a time.
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I was privileged to have contact with Jessie and our connection was Box 3 in Mill Lane. Both of us had been policewomen (I know - now not very politically correct - but that is what we were) albeit decades apart but the conection remained. I know her experiences kept her close to Leith and the 'polis' and our emails were rich with memories. I will lay a flower at the box tomorrow. Thoughts with the family.
Dawn Paterson, Leith, 11-02-10
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Sincere sympathy to you all. May you find some healing from all of the wonderful comments from your fellow Leithers who knew and loved Jessie.
From fellow Leithers. Let your happy memories live on.
Sandra Cochrane, Canada, 18-02-10
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Jessie I miss you so much. It was the brightest spot in my morning to open up my E mail and see all the jokes and beautiful pictures you would send me every day for the past few years. Now I go days without looking at the computer..... To Malcolm I would like to say, Jessie was a treasure and we will all miss her... my condolences are sent to you and the children may you have happy memories of times gone by to remember her by.
Maureen Logue: Ontario, Canada
Hi, John,
Our Family would like to thank all Jessie,s friends on the old Leither site for
the cards and expressions of sympathy received since her death.
Jessie always talked about the Joy and Fun she had on the site.
Thanks , Malcolm. 26/01/10
