Jacqueline Comstock

Jacqueline Mary Bryne Comstock, 92, of Deltona, FL passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

Born Jacqueline Mary Byrnes on February 16, 1933, in Colchester, VT to parents William and Ruth (Thompson) Byrne.

She attended elementary school in Winooski; Jr. High at Edmunds in Burlington; and graduated from Burlington High School Class of 1950. Married to Gordon S. Comstock on May 16, 1953.

She worked as a secretary for the Vermont Department of Social Welfare in Burlington; After the death of her husband in 1968 she went to work for a short time at the UVM Agronomy Department. Jacqueline dedicated the remainder of her career to working for the Burlington School Department as an Administrative Assistant for the Maintenance Department for 27 years prior to her retirement in 1995. Jacqueline also held several part-time positions and volunteered at Sears, local hospitals, Flynn Theater, Ethen Allen Homestead, Habitat for Humanity, Scouts, and she was active in the PTA.

She was an active member for 75 years at the First Congregational Church, Burlington, VT. She worked on various committees including Deacons, taught sunday school, Possibility Shop volunteer, sang in the choir, and played handbells. While residing in Florida she attended the Community United Methodist Church in Debary.

Predeceased by parents; husband Gordon; infant daughter Deborah Ruth; sister Gloria Collins; brother-in-law Paul Collins; and her beloved (Guardian) Esther Thompson.

Survived by son Jeffrey and wife Nancy of Burlington, VT; daughter Judith Chagnon and husband Randy of Swanton, VT; daughter Jennifer Coleman of Williston, VT; son James and wife Nancy of Largo, FL; her two granddaughters Amber Comstock and partner Kevin Weeks of Fairfax, VT; Tempe Robins and husband Dylan of Cave Creek, AZ; her great-grandchildren Lila and Finn Robins, Noah Weeks, and Stevilynn Young; and several nieces and nephews.

Affectionately known as Jackie or Mrs. C. The Comstock house was a welcoming place for all generations of kids in the neighborhood as well as kids from outside of the "Five Sisters" neighborhood. A large part of growing up for everyone was being able to hang out on the front porch, the garage, or in the yard, her home was a comfortable place for all to congregate as her doors were always open. A majority of the kids spent more time at the Comstock house than their own. Some even doing household chores or just stop by and help themselves to snacks, lunches, or dinner. Mrs. C always welcomed everyone generously with an open heart and a kind soul. She was a role model for goodness, and patience, and was truly loved by everyone.

Amber, thank you for your loving and committed devotion to Gram/Mom and all of us. Words can never express how much it means to us. During Gram/Mom's final journey, you provided such compassion, knowledge, and loving support to us all. The meaningful moments will never be forgotten as you prepared us as a family for her final days here on earth.

Interment will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Lakeview Cemetery located on North Avenue Burlington, VT. Memorial Service will be held the same day, July 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the First Congregational Church located at 38 South Winooski Avenue Burlington VT with a reception immediately following in the Church Chapel.