JESSIE MARIE BELL (nee Honess) February 11, 1933 – December 15, 2023 In loving memory of Jessie Marie Bell (nee Honess), who passed away peacefully on her terms on Friday, December 15, 2023 surrounded by all of her children. Predeceased by her parents Llewellyn and Lila Honess, siblings Calvin, Ken and Mary. Survived by her brother-in-law Roger Bell and sister-in-law Marjorie Bell and siblings Helen McColeman, Jean McKay and Blanche Purvis. Mom was married to Floyd Bell (predeceased in 2003) for 52 years. She raised five children Donna (Ches), Marian (Bruce), Jeff (Debbie), Joanne (Bob), Lila (Glen), had nine grandchildren Derek, Trevor, Leanne, Dylan, Bradley, Evan, Scott, Mackenzie, Landon and two great-grandchildren Kaleb and Jordan, all of whom she was so proud of. Also predeceased by her much loved sisters-in-law Daisy Elliott and Bessie Honess and dear friends Claire Bell and Mary Bell. The old girls are together again! Mom had a full and busy life beginning on the family farm in Mills Township on Manitoulin Island, moving to Sudbury as a newlywed, raising her children and resettling in 2006 on her beloved Manitoulin for the remainder of her life. Mom would want to be remembered with a smile and a kind memory like one of her favourite statements, don’t worry, be happy! A service will take place at Mills Cemetery in the spring as per Mom’s request, a date will be announced. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of your choice in Mom’s memory if you wish. There are some things that never, ever leave us. A mother’s love is one of them. Till we meet again, Mom.
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