Sunday, August 12, 2012

REV. JACKIE THOMPSON HAS PASSED AWAY

The Reverend Jacqueline Ann "Jackie" Thompson --- who called the Covenant United Church of Christ her home for the past 8 years before her very recent retirement -- passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 9th, 2012, in Newfane, NY. Jacqueline is survived by sons, Tim (Bessie) VanKouwenberg, Tom (Jennifer) VanKouwenberg, and Todd (Diana) VanKouwenberg; grandchildren Erika, Tim, Jack and Ben; her mother Rosalie Wiarda; brother, Ron (Dorie) Brouillette; sister Penny Shockley; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; former husband Ted VanKouwenberg; and by her loving, caring and supportive church family. She is predeceased by her father Jack Wiarda; and her brother Stephen Wiarda.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Norton Funeral Home, 45 West Main Street in Sodus. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Sodus Point United Methodist Church. Jackie's family has requested that donations in lieu of flowers be directed to the Covenant U.C.C., 4449 Main Street, Gasport, NY 14067. 

There will be a memorial service at the Covenant Church in the coming days. Details will be noted here.

On-line condolences to Jackie's family may be sent to:

http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/democratandchronicle/guestbook.aspx?n=jacqueline-thompson&pid=159077777&cid=view