Jackie was born in Guelph, Ontario on October 24th, 1936, and resided in this community her entire life.
Jackie was a loving and supportive Mother to her son Paul, a proud and devoted grandmother to Jesse Geier. Jackie enjoyed a very special relationship with Jade Nighbor who she considered
her second grandchild and Geri Geier, the mother of her grandchild.
Also left behind and loved very much are her Sisters Eleanor Durst and Lynda Lloyd along with her Brother George DiCicco. Jackie wished to express her love to her many Nieces, Nephews, Brothers and Sisters- in- laws.
Jackie is predeceased by her father Nicholas DiCicco, her Mother Florence DiCicco (nee Fazzari),
her Brothers Jim and Anthony DiCicco, her sister Mary Volpe, her nephew Nicholas DiCicco, her sister-in-law Elizabeth DiCicco (nee Robinson), her niece Sherri DiCicco and her brother- in- law Ron Durst.
Jackie also wanted her friends Pat, Florence, Geri, Diane, Shirley, Ann, Lisa, Clare, Carmen and Nancy to know how much she valued their friendship and support throughout her life.
Travelling with her family brought much joy to Jackie along with her passion to paint. She was a talented artist who also enjoyed playing computer games, watching hockey, knitting, Bible studies and bowling when she wore younger woman’s clothes. Before working at Colonial Dresses and the Textile Industries she attended school at Sacred Heart and GCVI.
Jackie was extremely proud of her graduation from Conestoga College at the age of 40 and went on to work as an RPN at the Homewood Health Centre for 17 years. Her dedicated volunteer work of 10 years at St Joseph’s Health Centre gave her a sense of giving back.
Jackie believed money was for helping others in need.
Her faith in Christ was what gave her the outlook to carry on in trying times. I, the writer of this obituary will always value and cherish the love she showed me throughout my life.
Jackie will be missed by all whose life she touched.
Arrangements entrusted to Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home, 1099 Gordon St, Guelph. Visitation Wednesday June 12th, 2024, from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Church Service Thursday June 13th 10:00 am at St Joseph’s Church 409 Paisley Rd Guelph. Reception to follow at Fixed Gear, 20 Alma St South, Guelph.
Private cremation will take place and the final resting place at Marymount Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to: St Vincent de Paul, St Joseph’s Health Centre, St Joseph’s Parish, or Arthritis Society Canada.
Any support to these organizations would be greatly appreciated by the family. Donations and condolences can be made online at www.gilbertmacintyreandson.com
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