Jennifer Essery (nee Smith)

Obituary

Passed on

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Jennifer Ann Essery (Smith) on November 29, 2025. She passed peacefully at the Gilbert Plains Care Home in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba, after a courageous battle with Dementia.

She is survived by her two children Stephanie (Philllip), Shawn (Cally) and her sister Susan, along with her 8 grandchildren Nicholas, Shailee, Riley, Maya, Noelle, Chris, Mackenzie and Brianne, and 2 great-grandchildren Kalicee and Leliana.

She is predeceased by her husband Art, her mother Jean and her father George.

Born January 6, 1953, in London, England, she immigrated to Canada with her family when she was 5 years old. They settled in Regina and spent most of her formidable years growing up in the Saskatchewan capital. She met her first husband and married him late in her teens. The couple was blessed with two children, Stephanie and Shawn. After a short marriage, the couple went their separate ways. This allowed for a move to Stonewall. While working at Interlake Publishing, she met Art, embarking on a lifelong romance. Married in June 1981, they spent the next 42 years by each other’s sides.

Jenny started her career as a graphic artist after attending classes at Red River Community College. After a short stint in the field, she joined a start-up division of MTS, exploring emerging technology, being one of the first employees of MTS Cellular. For 2 decades she was a fixture in the cellular/mobility industry and made countless friends and had countless adventures along the way.

In the early 2000’s, she moved away from the mobility industry and moved towards her lifelong passion of helping people. Through her Qi Quest business, she focused on the health and wellbeing of everyone she came in touch with.

Jenny always lived her life with love, laughter and a contagious excitement when it came to career, friendships and above all family. She will truly be missed but never forgotten.

A private memorial service will be held in the coming weeks with family and close friends.

In lieu of flowers, if friends desire, please donate to the Alzheimer’s Society of Manitoba, the Parkland Region Health Authority or the Gilbert Plains Personal Care home.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Gilbert Plains Personal Care Home and the staff at Happy Haven assisted Living in Dauphin, for all the love and care they have shown to Jenny over the last period of her life.

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