Jackie Rousseau

November 19, 1936 - September 25, 2016

(nee Rhody) Entered peacefully into eternal rest at the Iler Lodge in Essex on September 25, 2016 at 79 years of age. Loving wife of Wilfred Rousseau with whom she celebrated 58 years of marriage. Dear mother of Lorraine (Larry) Lemmon and Eric (Michelle) Rousseau. Treasured grandmother of Cory (Rae-Anne), Justin and D.J. Rousseau. Great-grandmother of Kelsea, Charlotte and Isaac. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. She will be missed greatly by her many close friends. Jackie was a faithful lady and was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Essex. She used her God given talent by playing the organ at Masses. Jackie was blessed to be able to play the organ right up to the end. This is a memory we will always cherish. Special thanks to everyone at Iler Lodge for your love and support as well as the excellent care of our wife and mother. Jackie is resting at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex on Tuesday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Parish Prayers Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesday, family and friends are invited to meet at the Holy Name of Jesus Parish (146 Talbot St. S, Essex) after 9:30 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maidstone. Donations may be made to the Holy Name of Jesus – Priest’s Pension Collection. You may share memories and offer condolences at www.kennedyfh.com