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Jacquelyn Ray Obituary

Jacquelyn Ann (Steinmetz) Ray 47, died July 7, in Yakima Regional Hospital surrounded by her family.

She leaves her son Justin Steinmetz and his wife Lisa of Havertown, Pennsylvania, her daughter Erica Palmer of Silver City, New Mexico, her Mother Priscilla (Raila) and Dad Ronald Adams of Fiskdale, two grandchildren Leah and Kayla and one step grandson Nicholas. She also leaves two sisters, Christine Cadarette of Southbridge, Cathleen Edick of Southbridge, three brothers Paul Steinmetz of Leominster, Todd Adams of Colorado, Daniel Adams of Templeton, her Grandmother Statia "Kay" Savage-Gemma, two step sisters, June Sundberg of Hawaii, Diane Leonhardt of Sterling, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. She was born in Worcester daughter of the late Joseph Steinmetz and moved to Washington with her two children in 1988. Jackie was a free spirit who loved the outdoors, her dogs and had a passion for life.

A service for Jackie will be held at 7:00PM Friday, July 18th in the Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 Marcy St., Southbridge. A calling hour will be held from 6:00PM to 7:00PM before the service. Memorial contributions may be made to your local animal shelter or the Salvation Army.

An online guestbook is available at:

BelangerFuneralHome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Jul. 16, 2008.

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Elizabeth Bailly

July 18, 2008

My deepest sympathy to you and your family from me and mine. Justin and Erica hold your heads high and remember her love for you. It will never dull. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Connie Musgrove

July 17, 2008

I was so sorry to hear this sad news. My heart goes out to all of you.

Leon and Anna-Marie Mitchell

July 17, 2008

Heaven just received another angel to help watch over us left down here

Belinda Pina

July 16, 2008

We had a lot of good times and even though you were far away you were always on my mind. The video tribute left me speechless for real,
I'll miss you alot
Love Belinda
Justin, Erica & Family Peace & Love to you

The Fahlbecks'

July 16, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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