Jacquelyn Thelma WOOLNER
Jacquelyn Thelma Woolner, or Jackie as she was known to most, passed away peacefully at WRHN @ Queen's Blvd. on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the age of 81 years. Jackie spent over 25 years working part-time at Sears. Once she retired, Jackie and her husband Ross enjoyed many years of entertaining their grandsons, Adam and Jordan, at their summer place at Pine Lake near Bayfield, Ontario. Jackie and her husband Ross loved to travel throughout North America with the Great Canadian bus tours and with the Bradley Walters tours, where they visited Hawaii and cruised down the coast of Mexico, Costa Rica, and down through the Panama Canal, to name a few. Jackie would not let her husband forget that a trip to Myrtle Beach was a must for a month in the late fall every year. As time permitted, Jackie and Ross also enjoyed participating in tennis and, later, pickleball with their senior group of friends. Above all else, Jackie loved and appreciated the intimate family gatherings where they just hung out together and chats, games, and laughs were abundant. Beloved wife and best friend of Ross Woolner. They were married for over 63 years. Loving mother of Sandra Woolner and Julie Brown. Cherished grandmother of Adam Brown and Jordan Brown. Proud great-grandmother of Chloe, Hailey, Connor, Aubree, and Macy. Sister of Bill Smith and his wife Marlene. Predeceased by her parents, William and Ada Smith; by her siblings, Ron Smith and Marlene Fleischmann; and by her husband is not applicable as per the original text, it is mentioned she is the beloved wife of Ross Woolner. Cremation has taken place. A small, private family gathering will be held to celebrate Jacquelyn's life. The family would like to thank the care team on the 6th floor at St. Mary's Hospital who surrounded and cared for Jackie during her last few days. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the WRHN Foundation or KW Humane Society as expressions of sympathy. Messages and condolences may be left at www.tricitycremations.com or 519.772.1237.
