Obituary of Jacqueline Alice Vaneyk

It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Jacqueline Alice (Rosevear) Vaneyk on Sunday May 26, 2024 with her family by her bedside. Jacqueline died due to complications from a stroke which she suffered Tuesday May 21, 2024. 

Jacqueline was born January 2, 1940 to Gus and Audrey Rosevear. She was raised at the farm in Tyrone and attended Tyrone Public School. 

After graduating from Bowmanville High School Jacqueline attended Peterborough Teachers' College. 

On December 26, 1960 she married John Vaneyk and they raised three children on the farm where she grew up.

During these years Jacqueline continuously contributed to the community by being a member of various organizations.  She was a life long member of Tyrone United Church where she fulfilled many roles, including Organist, Choir Director, Treasurer, Sunday School Teacher, etc.

Jacqueline was supportive of the agriculture sector, where she was president of the Durham Ontario Federation of Agriculture and many other committees.  

As John's partner in life and business, she was always keen to be involved with their farming operation. 
Jacqueline enjoyed travelling, gardening and spending time with her family.   The fabulous view from her living room window, provided her with many hours of peacefulness.

Jacqueline is survived by her husband of 63 years and 5 months, John, and children Kris (Joy Loveridge); Karen (Peter Kruger) and Kim (Gord Tilly). Granddaughters Angela (Garreth Wigmore) and Sarah (John Ralston) and great grand daughter Audrey May Ralston.

Jacqueline is survived by her siblings  Larry (Helen) Rosevear; Arlene (Murray) Yeo; Lorraine Delaney; Ken (Evelyn) Rosevear and Esther (Keith) Devolin. Aunt Jackie will be remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Donations may be made in her memory to Enniskillen Tyrone United Church or The Heart and Stroke Foundation .

Visitation will be held Monday June 3, 2024 from  2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, 53 Division Street, Bowmanville. Service will take place in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. on Tuesday June 4, 2024 followed by internment at Bethesda Cemetery. Reception at Tyrone Community Centre.

If you are unable to attend you can watch the service livestream,https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgj7BKDqgGU