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Jacqueline Carey Obituary

Jacqueline Carey CLOVIS, CALIF.- Jacqueline was born in Kingston, on Sept. 2, 1929 and passed away peacefully at the age of 83, in Clovis, Calif. on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. Jacqueline McCardle married Eugene Carey, on June 18, 1949, who served in the Air Force for 22 years. They were married for 60 years. She worked as a seamstress in Kingston and as a manager at Rotron Corporation in Shokan. Upon retirement, Gene and Jackie spent many happy years RVing throughout the U.S. They traveled across country and settled in Madera to be close to their beloved children and grandchildren. Her greatest love was her family. She loved spending time with her children and especially her grandchildren. She adored her many pets. A special thank you to the staff of Willow Creek Health Center for their dedicated care and support over the past few months and Dr. Pannu for his lifelong care. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene; son, Gene; parents, Pearl and John McCardle; and her siblings, John, Robert, and Florence. Jackie is survived by her son, Shawn; daughter-in-law, Teri; grandchildren, Christopher, Andrea, and Kelly; sister-in-law Helen Carey; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home, Fresno, Calif. on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, from 5 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Guadalupe Chapel, Fresno, Calif. on Friday, Jan. 4, 2013 at 11 a.m. Remembrances in Jacqueline's memory may be made to St. Anthony's School, at 5680 N. Maroa Ave., Fresno, Calif., 93704. Condolences may be offfered by visiting white hurstsullivan.com

Published by the Daily Freeman on Jan. 3, 2013.
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Shawn, so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mom always loved having us around. She was gentle and kind and I remember your parents music, (I think it was Frank Sinatra?) Regards, Mike

January 3, 2013

Shawn and family thinking about you during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you. Sue and Kristy Wesh (Fresno, CA.)

January 3, 2013

So sorry to hear of Aunt Jack passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you Shawn and your family.

Dawn McCardle

January 3, 2013

My heartfelt condolences to Shawn and his family and loved ones on the passing of his mom. May God grant you comfort throughout this sad time.

John Tisch

January 3, 2013

So sad to read of your mom's passing, Shawn. I'll never forget the happy memories of your family living next door. Your mother was beautiful inside and out. God bless you and your family.

Janette Giuliano Kahil

January 3, 2013

Our Prayers and thoughts are with Shawn and his family during this difficult time.
Aunt Jack is with Uncle Beanie together again. May they both rest in peace.
Love;
Patty [Matheus] Houghtaling and family
[Kingston N.Y.]

PAT Houghtaling

January 3, 2013

May God bless you Shawn and your family and may He bring you comfort during your time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Georgina and Jeff Reynolds and Family

January 2, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Chapel

January 2, 2013

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