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Jacqueline Helmar Jowdy
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Nov. 17, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saint Anthony Maronite Catholic Church (Danbury)
Send FlowersJacqueline Jowdy Obituary
(March 25, 1925 - November 12, 2025)
Jacqueline H. Jowdy, widow of James J. Jowdy, Sr., of Danbury, passed away peacefully at her home in the presence of her loving family.
The eldest of three children of Henry and Bessie Helmar, Jackie attended Danbury Schools, and obtained her nursing degree from Norwalk Hospital during World War II, a calling which she honored throughout her entire life as both a professional and family healer. As a young nurse, Jackie's independent spirit and drive took her initially to Miami before returning to Danbury to marry her childhood sweetheart, Jimmy.
Together their full and adventurous lives took them to Sao Paulo, Brazil. As a young bride and mother she raised her family between Connecticut and Brazil.
A woman of immense Christian faith, she was often looked to as a guiding light to those searching for peace and fellowship. She will be remembered as a loving partner to her husband of 67 years, a caring and positive role model for her children, an attentive and doting "Sitto" and reliable friend and confidant to many. With faith and family being the center of her life, at every family gathering, she would inevitably say 'thank you for coming to live with us!"
Jackie is survived by her children, Joyce Curran (Emil) James J. Jowdy, Jr. (Marie), John Jowdy, (Cheri) Jayne Bachyrycz (Donald), Janet Hudak, (Robert) and Jeffrey Jowdy; 11 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to express its deep appreciation to Danbury Regional Hospice and to Dr. Frederick Kayal for their excellent care and compassion.
Special thanks are given to daughters, Janet, Jayne and Joyce who selflessly gave of their time, talents and efforts to allow Mom to remain in the loving environment of her own home until her passing.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Samaritan's Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607, St. Anthony Maronite Church,17 Granville Ave., Danbury, CT 06810 or the Lebanon American Club Scholarship Fund, 22 West St., Danbury, CT 06810.
The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Anthony Maronite Catholic Church, 17 Granville Ave., Danbury.
Interment will follow in St. Peter Cemetery, Danbury.
Friends will be received at St. Anthony Church on Monday, November 17, 2025 from 4 P.M. to 7 p.m.
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MaryAnn Doran
Yesterday
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mom. God bless your family in this time of sorrow.
William Shields
Yesterday
Jacky was a wonderful, cheerful lady, one whom my late wife Georgeann Nimer Shields and I enjoyed wherever we were lucky enough to bump into her and Jimmy, whether at church, festivals, or the grocery store! Jacky is, and will always be, a special soul. May God Bless Her Memory and that of her lovely family.
Francine Quinn
Yesterday
Joyce, Jimmy, Jeff and family, thinking of you all. She was a wonderful lady and always had a smile for everyone. May she rest with the angels and your dad.
Karen L Fischer-Perkins
Yesterday
To all of Jackie's Family, 11/15/ 25
So sorry and saddened to hear of your sad loss. Jackie was a remarkable, kind, and deeply caring, spiritual woman . She was of comfort and inspiration to many people. May the comfort of fine memories, family and friends, and the Holy Spirit, the Comforter , be with you at this difficult time.
With Prayers and Sympathy,
Karen L Fischer Perkins
Brenda & Lou Meola
November 14, 2025
So very sorry to hear of Jackie´s passing...she was truly one of the kindest souls we were blessed to know. She has joined many loved ones and I´m sure she was greeted with open arms.
Love to all
Brenda, Lou and family
Jolene
November 14, 2025
A beautiful lady inside and out. You were blessed. My love to you all.
Harry and Patty Lewis
November 14, 2025
Jim, John and family,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your beloved mother.
Patty and Harry Lewis
Joseph Calzada
November 14, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Jowdy's passing. What a pretty lady. I had the pleasure of knowing a few of her sisters. They were all as nice as they were beautiful.
God be with all the Jowdy's at this time.
Joseph Calzada
New Fairfield Ct
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