I used to frequent a bar called the Edelweiss, a local hub. Usually see Jessie there. But even when he was diagnosed with MS he would take the time to cheer up a friend with a joke or a shoulder.  Despite whatever he was facing he was a solid friend. You cant say that about most who are unburdened of time and health. Good man all around, we are lessened of his absence 

Jesse was such a special part of our family growing up. He was over at our place all the time. Jesse and TJ were the best of friends. They enjoyed dirt biking and playing at the creek and in the winter there was pond hockey at Tilt's pond.  Jesse was the smartest boy that I knew. He remembered everyone's phone number and was really good at math. Our family will always remember the good days with Jesse as a  part of them.

Growing up as kids, Jesse and myself were inseparable. If I wasn't staying over at his house he was staying at mine.  I lived in the country and we were always finding stuff to do outside and making up games. We would always have a few beater dirt bikes laying around.  Sometimes when Jesse slept over on a school night, I would double him on my dirt bike to school.   We would lock my bike up behind the pump house at Doon  School.   We loved it and would be so excited all day knowing we had the bike there.   I should state that we were only in grade 6!!  One morning, I let Jesse drive down the big hill in the fields. We used to put the bike in neutral and go really fast down this one big hill (frog hallow).  The "game" was that you could not touch the breaks no matter what. So we were flying down the hill and he ended up having to hit the brakes.  The brakes lock up on the wet morning grass, and we crash hard and I remember sliding with the bike for what seemed like forever. We were probably very hurt, Jesse had a big exhaust burn on his leg.  The bike couldn't make it the rest of the way, so we hid it somewhere and limped the rest of the way to school.  We were very late when we finally walked into the school. I remember our one gym teacher Mr.Swan, looking at us and asking what the hell happened.  We said we crashed our bikes but we were ok.    Just left out the part that it was a Yamaha.  :) 

Jesse attended the City of Kitchener Day Program where I work. I will always remember his big smile the first day he attended and every day after.  He was always so kind to everyone and everyone in the program adored him. His heart was big and full with the love of his family and he always talked about how lucky he was to have Julia, Sawyer and all of his family. He never let his illness get him down and always had a positive attitude. The world is a better place for Jesse having been in it. 

Jesse always had the biggest of smiles whenever I saw him. It didn’t matter what he may have been going through at the time, he always offered a smile and a big hug. As soon as I met him, he made me feel like I had been part of the family for years already. I will miss seeing his smile and sitting and chatting with him at family get togethers. He was loved by so many and will be missed always. 

So sorry to hear of the passing of Jesse, my condolences to family and friends. I didn't know Jesse for a very long time and really wasn't that close to him.  I used to pick Jesse up for the Downtown Day Program (via Community Support Connections). I always looked forward to picking Jesse up, for all the challenges that were facing this young man he had a spirit and smile that were so contagious and memorable. Thank you Jesse for making some of my days the brightest. R.I.P. Jesse.

Jesse was such a kind and loving soul. Most of my memories of Jesse were years ago. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and son. As well as his brothers Jeff and Josh. His presence will be missed. Rest in Sweet Peace in your mom's arms Jesse.

Julia and family,
Please accept our sympathy for your loss. Jesse was a wonderful young man and we know how much he loved you and treasured his son.  Jesse- you knew him just by he smile!
Much love 
Tom and Toni Battler

Jesse always made me smile. I can never remember a time where Jesse didn’t have a smile on his face. Even the last time I visited him in the hospital he was very tired and weak but the smile he had on his face never faded. I will miss his smile, silly jokes, and optimistic outlook on life very much. I know that he is still around smiling just as brightly as he always did. 
-Brittany 

Julia , Dan and I are sending our condolences to you and family, Jesse was a very kind and loving man , the last time I saw him was at his uncle funeral, and he had the biggest smile when  he seen me and the best hug ever, he will be missed. So very sad for you, your son , his brothers and family. Love Dan and Judy Yearwood ♥️♥️♥️

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Jesse Brett Wilfong Lee

20 February, 1981 – 27 May, 2020

Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre

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