HomeMy WebLinkAbout455"Article copied from the Pickering News, January 13, 1950, page 1.
Miss Jessie Rorke
The 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 Collingwood.
She was Librarian 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 there
pretty cottage in the village. They were both very poplar and well liked by all.
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 in the home with interment the following
day in the family plot at Thornbury.
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