Jacqueline Averill Wente

I have known and loved Jackie since I first met her in 1974 when I moved to Bedford to work at the children´s library. She and her family were frequent library visitors and we became close friends. When I left the library in 1990 Jackie was a strong supporter of my new career. I will always remember her friendship and laughter, her deep devotion to her family, friends, and her devout faith. After her beloved husband, Dr. Jack Wente, died Jackie gifted me with many of his prize lilies for my...

I always thought she was a terrific person..caring..prayers for all family and friends

Mary Ann, Therese, Ellen, Tom, Neill, Kristin & Families, Thinking about you and sending prayers for comfort and peace. Thank you for allowing us to care for Mom on her end-of-life journey. With Sympathy, Legacy Hospice - Richmond Team

Our deepest sympathies to the family. I met Jackie after she and Dr Wente moved to Bedford. Dr Wente and I started working at Bedford Memorial Hospital the same year, 1970. They were wonderful people and my husband and Jackie were into daylilies. We visited her gardens often as she loved to show them off. She will truly be missed by her friends and family. Don and Laura Toms

I knew Jackie when we lived in Bedford. My son, Ryan, was friends with her children. They went to Holy Cross school together. Jackie was a wonderful wife, mother, and friend. God's comfort to her wonderful family.