JESPERSEN, Melissa Diane at the Sunnybrook Medical Centre, Toronto, on Friday, September 8, 2017, age 41 years. Melissa Jespersen of Brighton, daughter of Gerrard “Bim” Martin and Sandra (Genereaux) of Codrington. Loving mother of Layne Jespersen (Samantha Tully) of Toronto, and Lacey Jespersen of Brighton. Loving companion of Drew Black of Oshawa. Sadly missed by Drew’s daughters, Allison Doherty and Kenzie Black. Dear sister of Jennifer Martin (Geoff Pilgrim) of Westwood. Loving aunt of Damian, Maddison, and Hayden. Sadly missed by her staff, friends and customers of the Brighton Bargain Shop, and her many aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will receive friends at the Brighton Funeral Home, 130 Main Street, Brighton, on Friday, September 15, 2017 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 11 a.m. Memorial Service to follow in the funeral home at 1 o’clock. Cremation. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Northumberland Community Care Brighton, would be appreciated by the family. www.rushnellfamilyservices.com