Jackie Read

Died: January 4, 2016 | Place: London, Ontario

Obituary

READ, Jackie…..
Passed away peacefully, with family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer, at Parkwood Institute, on Monday, January 4, 2016, at the age of 73. Loving mother to Geoff (Sarah) Read. Devoted Grandma to Zachary, Zoe and Parker. Sadly missed by her sisters Brenda (Gordon) Bolton, Ruth (Ken) Johnson, brother-in-law Rob Alexander, and their families. Predeceased by parents Jack and Muriel Quinn, and youngest sister Laurie Alexander.
Friends will be received by family at A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street, South, London, ON, on Friday, January 8, 2016 from 7-9pm, where the Memorial service will be held Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 2pm. Cremation has taken place. Online condolences, photographs and memories shared at www.amgfh.com

12 Comments

  1. Gail & Donald Rickard January 4, 2016 at 9:27 pm

    We are so sorry to learn of Jackie’s struggles with her health and her recent passing. Many happy times were spent at Donevan Collegiate in Oshawa, Jackie teaching French and Phys Ed and me (Gail) teaching science. With our spouses and other mutual friends, we enjoyed playing badminton on Thursday nights at the school- and then a relaxed social hour afterwards. Please accept our sincere condolences.

  2. Scott, Laura and Hadlea Bradbury January 5, 2016 at 9:29 am

    Dear Geoff, Sarah, Zachary, Zoe and Parker.

    Please accept our heartfelt condolences in this time of sorrow. We hope that the fond memories you shared with your mother/grandma will bring you comfort and happiness.

    With much love and sympathy,
    Laura, Scott and Hadlea Bradbury

  3. Amanda, Dave, Morgan and Bailey Clements January 5, 2016 at 11:08 am

    Geoff, Sarah, Zachary, Zoe and Parker.

    We were very sorry to learn of Jackie’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Love,

    Amanda, Dave, Morgan and Bailey Clements

  4. Keating Family January 5, 2016 at 11:45 am

    So sorry for your loss Geoff and family. Praying for you.

  5. Ilana Smolkin January 6, 2016 at 7:59 am

    I’m so sorry for your loss. I will always have fond memories of all the time our families spent together growing up, especially at your cottage with the dogs.

  6. Cathy Rob Sean Rachel and Mary Borshell January 6, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    Geoff, Sarah and family,
    We are so sorry to hear of Jackie’s sudden passing. She was doing so well when we saw her at the beginning of November. She was a wonderful neighbour all the years we’ve lived here. We will miss her dearly. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.

  7. The Bamfords January 7, 2016 at 10:41 am

    Geoff, Sarah, Zach, Zoe and Parker,

    We were so sorry to hear about your mom (Grandma). Cherish all the happy memories. Loved seeing her watch you play hockey Zach. She was a proud grandma. Thinking of you all during this sad and difficult time.

    Our deepest condolences.
    The Bamfords

  8. Faye Hoskin January 7, 2016 at 11:56 am

    I am so grateful for the wonderful visit my sister, Arlene, and I had with our cousin, Jackie, in late October. She was doing very well on that day and we went out for dinner and reminisced about family. It was a very special time and I will treasure it forever. I will miss my dear cousin. My heart goes out to you, Geoff, Sarah and the children.

  9. Gladys & Ron Giroux, cousin January 8, 2016 at 8:33 am

    Our sincere sympathy to you Geoff, Sarah and family, as well as sisters Brenda and Ruth and their families. Our hearts go out to you all in your grief. We know the loss of losing a Mom too soon, and cannot imagine losing a sister. Jackie suffered much but was always thoughtful and kind. We will keep her in our prayers.

  10. Garry & Judy Sutherland January 8, 2016 at 10:10 am

    Geoff, Sarah, Zachary, Zoe, Parker…
    Thinking of you at this sad time & sending sincere sympathy for the loss of your mother/grandmother. The countless happy memories spent with her will provide you with comfort & keep her close in your hearts.
    To sisters Brenda & Ruth, brothers-in-law Gord, Ken, Rob and families we offer our sincere condolences & know that you will all be a great support to Geoff & family in the coming years.

  11. Arlene mann January 8, 2016 at 12:34 pm

    Condolences to Jackie’s family at this time of sorrow.May God hold you in the palm of His hand,giving you strength and encouragement R.I.P Jackie.

  12. Brendan Collins January 12, 2016 at 11:26 am

    Geoff,

    I’ve expressed my condolences and memories privately but would like everyone to know how much I appreciate the support and encouragement your mom always gave me (even when she was imploring me to clean up my dirty hockey play). I’m sorry not to have seen her recently. She will be missed. My thoughts are with you, Brendan

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