Obituary of Jackie Smith
Smith, Jacoba "Jackie" (nee Konig)
Jackie Smith, a resident of Chatham, passed way peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance - Chatham Campus on Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 in her 97th year.
Born on June 25, 1922 in the Netherlands, she was the daughter of the late Johann & Jacoba (nee de Voogd) Konig.
Beloved wife of the late Brian Tucker Smith (2000).
Loving mother of Stanley Konig and his wife Noreen, of Alberta.
Special grandmother of Tyler Konig & Brady (Aaron) Carballo-Hambleton.
Predeceased by her siblings, the late Inga Pagano-Mirani (the late Leo), the late Jacob Konig & the late Harry Konig.
Special friends of Linda Elson, Rosemary Hardy & Marilyn Green, all of Chatham.
Remembered fondly by Janie Faber-Anderson.
Family to receive friends at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Monday, August 26, 2019 from 10:00 am until the Service at 12:00 pm. Burial to take place in Maple Leaf Cemetery.
In memory of Jackie, donations may be made to the Compassion Canada or Right to Life.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street
Chatham
519 351 2040
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