Obituary of Nerissa Hope Bussey

Bussey, Nerissa Hope (nee Oake)

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Nerissa Bussey announce her passing peacefully at University Hospital on Friday, July 19, 2019, in her 82nd year. 

Wife of the late Donald Bussey (2005).  Loving mother to Diane Bussey, Stephen Bussey (Michelle) and predeceased by her son Robert (1964).  Proud Nanny to Emily and Jacob Bussey. 

Nerrisa was born and spent her early years in Fogo, Newfoundland before moving to Toronto and later settling down with her family in Mississauga.  She was a retired employee of CIBC and spent the years after her husband‘s passing in London, Ontario to be closer to her grandchildren. 

The last 13 years of her life she was an active member of the Kiwanis and Hamilton Road Seniors’ Centres where she was a volunteer, participated in several programs, and created many wonderful friendships.  She loved to travel, knit, play cards and bingo, and collect all things owls. 

A service to celebrate Nerissa’s life will be held on Saturday, July 27th, 2019 at 11 AM at the Kiwanis Senior's Centre, 78 Riverside Dr., London, Ontario, N6H 1B4. 

Cremation has taken place.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kiwanis Senior's Centre. 

Online condolences may be left at www.woodlandcemetery.ca.