Jessie Classon

Jessie Classon, 99, a resident of New England Power Road, passed away November 8, 2021 at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington. Jessie was born in Whitestone, NY on July 28, 1922, the daughter of the late Robert and Grace (Quick) Kane and graduated from Flushing High School in 1940. She married her husband, Bob on October 28, 1942. Shortly after their wedding he went off to war in the US Army during WWII while she stayed home and worked in a defense plant. In 1956 they purchased10 acres in West Halifax and built their summer home “Birchwood Knoll” where many happy summers were spent. They used to refer to it as “A little place to get out of the rain.” Jessie loved her homes and cherished times spent with her family. She was an accomplished seamstress, gardener, an avid reader, and in her later years enjoyed travelling and spending winters in Florida. Jessie is survived by her children Diane Chapman (Leonard) of Wilmington and Scott Classon (Rob Williams) of Orange Park, Florida, grandchildren Bill (Gretchen), Brian (Caryn), Bonnie, Kevin (Mary), Katie (Joe), Kristin (Jeff) and great grandchildren Will, Olivia, Taylor, Jordan, Bella, Ava, Emmy, Keely and her namesake, Jessie. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Classon, daughter Susan Kalmar and her brother Robert Kane. A celebration of life for Jessie will be announced at a later date. The family would like to thank the Vermont Veterans Home for the wonderful care they gave Jessie, especially at the end of her life. If friends desire, memorial gifts in Jessie’s memory may be made to the The Vermont Veterans Home c/o Covey-Allen & Shea Funeral Home, P.O. Box 215 Wilmington, VT 05363