Obituary of Jean Schmeisser

Jean Schmeisser (Hebb, MacKean) 97 of Bridgewater. It is with deep sadness that we the family announce the peaceful passing of our cherished and much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Jean Louise Schmeisser, 97, at Shannex RYAN HALL, Bridgewater. She was the eldest daughter of the late Daniel A. and Annie (Fitch) MacLeod. Jean was born in Bridgewater on January 15, 1913 and was a life time resident of Bridgewater. She taught ballroom dancing, enjoyed playing the piano, and sang in the church choirs. As a young woman she worked in retail sales. She was a member of Bridgewater United Church and a longtime member of the U.C.W. She was a 22 year member of the Hospital Auxiliary and enjoyed the earlier years of the Dawson Daisy as a volunteer. She also was a former member of the Lunenburg County Veteran's Association and a member of the Bridgewater Seniors Club. Over the years she enjoyed many games of bridge with friends and groups. In later years, even with vision impairment, she enjoyed playing cards and games. Her family was the light of her life, and she will be deeply missed and always remembered with love and fond memories. Her deep faith was always her foundation. Jean was the loving mother of Carole (Robert) MacLaren and Marilyn (Ernest) Bolivar all of Bridgewater. She is also survived by grandchildren, Lynn Langille, West Kelowna, B.C.; Todd Langille (Kim) Head of St. Margaret's Bay; Andrea (Mike) Weagle, Halifax; Brian (Margaret)Bolivar Upper Tantallon and Jane ( Dan) Steeves; Rockingham. Great-grandchildren, Emily and Meghan Schwartz; Sophie Langille; Jessica and Justin Weagle; Patrick and Alison Bolivar and Caroline Steeves. "Nannie Jean," as she was affectionately called by all of them, will never forget her "scotch kisses."Also surviving are her two nephews Danny and James MacLeod, step-children Joyce and Pat, Robert and Jane. She was predeceased by her first husband, Ronald Hebb, her second husband David MacKean and her third husband Ross Schmeisser, brother Hugh A. MacLeod and infant grandson Craig Langille. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service to celebrate Jean's life will be held at Bridgewater United Church on Tuesday, October 12th at 2 p.m. Rev. Ivan Norton officiating. Private family interment will precede the service. Family flowers only and donations in Jean's memory may be made to Bridgewater United Church Memorial Fund, South Shore Regional Hospital Foundation or charity of choice. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com.