Nora Elizabeth Jacques
November 26, 1916 - June 23, 2013
As published in the July 29, 2013 World-Spectator
Nora Elizabeth Jacques, age 96, passed away peacefully at Deer View Lodge in Wawota on June 23, 2013 with family by her side.
Nora, youngest of seven, was born on November 26, 1916 to John William and Anna Mary (Dooley) Simons. Nora attended school at Ardine and worked for various people as a housekeeper. On January 28, 1942 she married Alex Jacques. They farmed in the Dumas-Ardine District until they retired to Wawota in 1980.
Nora loved dancing, playing cards, needlework, and gardening. She also loved visiting with family and friends.
Nora is predeceased by her husband Alex and her brothers and sisters.
Nora is lovingly remembered by her two children Allan (Avril Fitzsimmons), Arlene (Maurice Lamontagne), six grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and her many friends.
The funeral service, officiated by Father Hector Seville, was held at the Wawota Catholic Church with interment in Dumas Cemetery. G. R. Carscadden Funeral Chapel, Moosomin/Wawota in care of arrangements.
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