Jacquelyn Isabel Penberthy

Jackie passed away in the loving arms of her family as the result of pancreatic cancer at St. Michael’s Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” (2015). Cherished mother of Lynne (late Andy Ritchie), and Julie. Special mother-in-law and friend of Rick. Devoted grandmother of Nathan (Natalie), Cameron (Carolyn), Leslie (Mark), Joshua, and Alexander. Great-Grandmother of Carter and Logan. An east ender all her life, she met Bob at the Balmy Beach Club. Jackie was an avid swimmer and began her career with Scarborough Aquatics, where she met so many people who became life long friends. With these friends she engaged in several other passions, including downhill skiing, tennis, golf, and bridge. Many thanks to Debbie and Bill Graham of the Birchcliff Heights Ski Club, and her many club friends. Her other great passion was travelling with her family and friends. She fulfilled almost all the destinations on her bucket list. Her travels with her Kaegudeck Travellers were many and varied. A special thank you to Catherine and Harry Steele, who made their forays on the east coast particularly memorable. Jackie lived in the same home for 60 years, sustained by her relationship with neighbors past and present. Many Thanks. Above all, Jackie was an amazing grandmother, who loved to share her passions with her 5 grandchildren. She taught them how to swim and play at the family cottage on Crystal Lake, she encouraged them in sport, life, and attended as many events as possible with all of them. A heartfelt thank you to Doctors Rockman, Kortan, Headley, Hannon, Simpson, Ailon; and also the staff at St. Michael’s Hospital, especially Mary Allen. Thank you to CCAC, Paula and Nigel. A Celebration of Life will be held at the JERRETT FUNERAL HOME, 660 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 3-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in memoriam may be made to SickKids Foundation, Alzheimer's Society of Canada, Princess Margaret Hospital, Canadian Cancer Society, St. Michael's Hospital, Heart and Stroke Foundation, or to a charity of choice.