Passed away suddenly and peacefully surrounded by family at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on September 4, 2015 at the age of 70 years.Beloved wife of David for 34 years.Loving Mother of Niki (Tony) and Jenny (Graham).Dear Stepmother of Deborah (Stuart), Diane (Gord), and Donna (Roger). Cherished Grandmother to Isabella, Jack, Gabriel, Max, Alessia, Reese and Nicolas as well as six step-grandchildren Kyla, Amanda, Gordon, Christine, Daniella and Dylan. Predeceased by her sisters Joan, Dawna, and Margaret. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Cathy, Josephine, Laurie, Nora, and Patricia.Fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.Visitation will be held at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas St. E., Whitby on Thursday September 10, 2015 from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-9:00pm.A memorial service will be held on Friday September 11, 2015 at 1:00 at the funeral home chapel.If so desired, donations in Tess’s memory may be made to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or Sick Kids Foundation.Online condolence can be made at wctownfuneralchapel.com.