HomeMy WebLinkAbout1337Photocopy of and obituary for Miss Jessie Rorke, taken from the Pickering News dated
January 20, 1950, page 1.Miss Jessie RorkeThe death took place suddenly Monday afternoon
of Miss Jessie Rorke, about six months after the death of her only sister, Miss Louise Rorke.
Miss Jessie Rorke suffered a slight stroke a few months ago and has not been able to leave her
home since that time, but was believed to be gaining, though slowly.Miss Edith Murray, who has
lived with the Misses Rorke for many years, had been down in the village during the afternoon,
and on her return found Miss Rorke lying on the floor. Born in Thornbury, Ont. Miss Rorke
received her education there and in Collignwood. She was Libraran at Weston and later at the
Beaches' public library. After joining the staff of Central public library, she was head of the
circulation department at the time of her retirement in 1945. She and her sister came out to
Pickering about sixteen years ago, when they built their pretty cottage in the village.
They were both very popular and well-liked.A member of the Society of Friends, she was also
active in the local Women's Institute, and also of the local Women's Club.A private service was
held Wednesday evening at the home, with interment the following day in the family plot in
Thornbury.