Jacqueline (Jackie) was born in Ottawa in 1929 the youngest of a large French Canadian family. At the age of 16 she started working for the Bank of Canada and worked there until she met her future husband Edward (Ed) Menary. They were married in Ottawa on September 26, 1964. After marrying Ed she became an Air Force wife and moved to Chicoutimi, Quebec where Ed had been transferred. This is where they had their first daughter Amy. In 1967 Ed was transferred to Lahr and then later to Baden-Sollingen, Germany where they spent 5 wonderful years in total overseas. In Germany they lived in several places eventually spending a couple of years in a small village called Stollhofen. In 1971 along came their second daughter, Claudia. In 1973 the family moved back to Canada and lived in Trenton, ON. Here Ed retired and enjoyed his remaining years.
Jackie was a great lover of travel and history. She took the opportunity when she was in Europe to visit many countries with her family. When Ed had to work she would take her eldest daughter on day trips to museums and historic places. Jackie was also an avid reader, writer of poetry and enjoyed volunteering in her spare time. She volunteered for several organisations over the years – Legion of Mary, Catholic Women’s League and the VON friendly visiting service. She enjoyed caring for others and this can be attested to by her nieces and nephews who all deeply loved their aunt.
In 2005 Ed passed away in Kitchener, ON. Ed’s death left a great hole in Jackie’s heart. She is now with him and can be at peace.
Jackie is survived by her daughters Amy (Helder Lucio) Menary and Claudia Sommers. She leaves behind three grandsons- Kurtis, William and Lucas.
Her final years were spent at Parkwood Mennonite Home in Waterloo, ON. The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers for the great care they took with Jackie.
A mass will be held in her honour but this will have to held at a later date due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations would be appreciated to Parkwood Mennonite Home or the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada
Arrangements entrusted to Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre, 1001 Ottawa St. S., Kitchener, (519-743-8900). Online condolences at www.westmountfuneralchapel.com
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