Jacquelyn R. Hines

1937 - 2017

Jacquelyn R. Hines KINGSTON- Jacquelyn R. Hines, 80, of Derrenbacher Street, Kingston, died peacefully with her family by her side Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, at HealthAlliance Hospital Broadway Campus. Born June 16, 1937 in Kingston, N.Y., she is the daughter of the late John Duffy and Ruth (Rowe) Nielsen and stepdaughter of Jacob Nielsen. Jacquelyn was a home maker and childcare provider. She was a member of SEW SEWS Quilters and was a past president of Kingston American Girls Softball Little League. Her door was always open to have a cup of tea or anything that was needed by anyone. Jacquelyn’s kindness and forgiveness was limitless. Jacquelyn is survived by her daughters, Michele McElrath and her husband Jack, Erin McDermott and her husband Ean; her sons, Thomas M. Hines III, Brian J. Hines and his wife Susan, Kevin Hines (Sue Ausanio), Keith J. Hines and Kyle Hines; her siblings, Michael Duffy, Robert Duffy, David Duffy; her grandchildren, Bonnie Swart, Thomas M. Hines IV, Branden J. Hines, Ryan McElrath, Tim McElrath, Kaitlyn Hines, Tristan Hines, Devin Hines, Tyler Hines, Jayson Hines, Brenna McDermott, Declan McDermott, and Delaney McDermott; five great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and very good friends and neighbors also survive. She is predeceased by her husband, Thomas M. Hines, Jr.; her sister, Sheila Constable; and nephew, Sean Constable. The family would like to thank the staff of HealthAlliance Hospital Oncology 3 East and Hospice of Ulster County for their loving care. Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc. 27 Smith Avenue, Kingston. www.jvleahyfh.com Memorial visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. A memorial Mass will take place on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church. Inurnment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Contributions in the form of donations maybe made to Hospice of Ulster County, 400 Aaron Ct., Kingston, N.Y., 12401, Ulster County SPCA 20 Wiedy Road, Kingston, N.Y., 12401, or St. Jude Children’s Hospital 14 Penn Plz Ste 1615, New York, N.Y., 10122.