JESSIE DOROTHY HARDISTY

JESSIE DOROTHY HARDISTY
(Memengwaa Kwe)
December 29, 1947 – April 8, 2024
Jessie Hardisty (Stoneypoint) of Sagamok passed away suddenly at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elliot lake, Ontario on April 8, 2024 at the age of 76. Dear daughter of the late Ignatius and Helen (nee Southwind) Sagajeowesa. Beloved wife of the late William Hardisty Senior. Loving mother of Geraldine, Serina (Jonathan), William Junior and Orest (Amanda) all of Sagamok. Fostermom to Calvin, Darren, Allison and Lisa. Cherished by her grandchildren Brent (Malina), Jessica (Nathan), Carrie-Lynn, William, Helena, Oakley (predeceased), Owen, and Trinity. Cherished great-grams to Shay-Lynn, Michael, Lathan (predeceased), Noah, Lilou, Connor (predeceased), Cooper, Alexander, Emily, Lily, Ari and her fur baby makoons. Dear sister to Angeline (predeceased), Gerogina (late Charles), Doris (predeceased), Rosella (predeceased), Joseph, Felix (Rhonda), Clement (Wilma), Peter (predeceased), Robert (Kimberly) and Freddy (predeceased). Survived by her brother-in-law Edward (Barb) Hardisty; reunited with her beloved sisters-in-law Clara, Janey, Doreen Hardisty and brother-in-law George Chum of Moose Factory. She will be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends from all over Turtle Island. Jessie was well known by many across the country, everywhere she traveled she met friends along the way, she spread so much of her love and friendship everywhere, no matter what. She worked over 40 years as a cook at Sagamok Daycare, business owner of Meedjim for 35 years, many years dedicated to Sagamok Anishnawbek as Councillor and Elders Council. A board member of Anishinaabemowin Teg for the language conference and pow wow committee member and feast cook in the early 90s. She enjoyed the work of revitalizing our language and culture in Sagamok. Jessie was a good hearted woman, greatest cook and a fluent Anishinaabemowin speaker. Family and friends gathered at the Indian Head pavilion park on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 4:45 pm and bringing her home to her residence at 701 Sagamok Road, rested for one night before bringing her to the New Community Hall on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 11 am. The funeral was on Friday, April 12, 2024 St. Raphael’s Church at 11 am. Arrangements by Bourcier Funeral Home. Thank you to Sagamok Anishnawbek, St. Joseph’s Hospital, and Eagle Lodge staff for your support and kindness during this time. Chi- Miigwetch.