It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Jacqueline (Jackie) Doris Stewart at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on January 14, 2024.

Jackie was born in Doaktown, NB, and came to Toronto in her late teens.

Jackie was predeceased by parents Irene Olive Close (nee Morehouse) and Leslie James Close, husbands Harold Beggs and Robert Stewart, siblings Leona, Arlen, Lorraine and Beverley, and granddaughter April.

Jackie came from a large family and will be missed by many. Her siblings Shirley, Carol and Detra, her 4 children - Mike (Lyn), Peter (Joan), Jai (Dan) and Colleen, her grandchildren - Ryan (Cindy), Deanna (Sonny), Matthew (Alana), Mike (Jenelle), John and Jenna, and her great grandchildren, Ethan, Logan, Callum, Ashby, Gavin, Liam, Zachary, Eloise and Isla-Rose. Jackie was a strong caring woman and loved by many.

She had a sparkle in her eye and never met a stranger. She went from working as a cashier at Dominion Stores, owning a Home Hardware Store to Sheep Farming in retirement. She had a heart of gold and if you were an animal in her home, you hit the jackpot.

She lived a long and full life and will be missed by her family and friends. We’d like to give a special mention to Home and Community Care Support and Services, our Case Manager, our PSW’s (St. Elizabeths) and our Nurses (Para Med) that helped us to keep Mom at home for the last 2 years.

With their support, Mom was able to spend the last few years in her home and these people became family to us.

A thank you also to Lakeridge Hospital Bowmanville.

Although Mom was only there for a few days, their care for her was so appreciated.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Newcastle Funeral Home on Friday January 19, 2024 between 1:00pm and 4:00pm. Donations - Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, 152 Wilson St, Oakville, ON L6K 0G6 or Online or Bowmanville Hospital Foundation, 47 Liberty St S, Bowmanville, ON L1C 2N4 or Online https://www.guidedogs.ca/donate/ https://thebowmanvillehospitalfoundation.com/donate/.