Obituary of Jacqueline Kriter

KRITER Peacefully, at Babcock Community Care Centre, Wardsville, we sadly announce the passing of Jacqueline Olive Kriter nee Weldon formerly of Rodney in her 81st year on Friday, May 23rd, 2008. Beloved wife of David Howard Kriter and precious mother to John (Gail) Giffels of RR#2 Petrolia (Marthaville), Judy Tomsons of Glencoe, Robert J. Giffels of Glencoe, Brenda (John David) MacTavish of RR#2 Glencoe, David B. Kriter of Houston, Texas, and Stephen (Frances) Kriter of Tampa Bay, Florida. Predeceased by her daughter (Leigh-Ellen), daughter in law Deborah Kriter, sister Jennie Lamb, mother Olive Weldon Kerr and father John Weldon. Jacqueline leaves behind 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Rodney Chapel on Sunday, May 25th, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be conducted from the chapel on Monday at 1 pm. Rev. Brenda McMain officiating. An Eastern Star service will be conducted under the auspices of Adah Chapter #226 on Sunday evening at 7 pm. Jacqueline was born on May 22, 1927 in London, Ontario. Jacqueline was very active - being a church choir director, organist, piano and vocal teacher for many years, at many churches. Her last 2 churches being choir director and organist were Duart Presbyterian Church and Bothwell United Church. She was a former Grand organist of the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star and Past District Deputy Grand Matron of District 4. She was also a life member of the Adah Chapter #226 Wallacetown. In her earlier years she worked as a store manager for Simpson Sears, Sarnia, nursing care at Cedar Springs and Glencoe Nursing Home, and worked on staff at Glencoe District High School, conducting the school choir as well as directing many plays such as "The Sound of Music" and "Carousel." After the high school years, Jacqueline worked for the Quad County Organization when the first group homes were established. These were not her only interests as she became a Lay Minister for the United Church. You worked so hard mom and now it's your turn to rest. You will be sadly missed as you were so special to your family. If desired, memorial contributions to the Diabetes Association, Grand Benevolent Order of the Eastern Star Canada Inc. or Calvary United Church Organ Fund would be appreciated as your expression of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to Padfield Funeral Homes (519 785-0810). For more information about Jacqueline or to leave online condolences, please visit www.padfieldfuneralhome.com