Cruickshank-We announce the peaceful passing of Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann Cruickshank on Wednesday January 31, 2024, at her home, with her family by her side, at the age of 81 years. Beloved wife of Rev. John Cruickshank for over 60 years. Loving mother of Beth & Rick Machan, Heather Cruickshank & Deano Muzzin, Jim & Liza Cruickshank, John Cruickshank & Michelle Paquette and mother-in-law of Julie Cruickshank. Cherished Nana to Bryan Sterling (Alanah Lamb), Olivia Machan (Ian Bendall), Amanda Sterling (Jordan Mitchell), Alexander (Kayla) Machan, Sarah Cruickshank (Drake Esdon), Joshua Sterling, Duncan Cruickshank, Matt Cruickshank, Jill Cruickshank and Meredith Cruickshank and great-grandmother to Theodore Bendall. Jackie is survived by; her brother, David Butler and by John’s brothers and their wives; Jim & Jackie, Stuart & Lori, Richard & Vicki, Doug & Patricia, and Don & Karen. Several nieces & nephews also survive. She was predeceased by her parents, Jack & Margaret Butler, her sister Mary Waugh, and her mother & father in law Jim & Elsie Cruickshank. Jackie was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. She found great joy in dedicating her life to support John in his calling. John always said there should be a stained glass window in every church dedicated to the wives of ministers, who had to hardest calling of all. She was a member of IODE, a long time volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society and a lifetime member of the WMS. Friends and family will be received at Knight Funeral Home, 588 St. Clair Parkway, Corunna, on Saturday February 3, 2024 from 1-3 pm. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday February 4, 2024 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 261 Christina St. North, Sarnia. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or WMS Mooretown Auxiliary. Messages and condolences may be left online at www.knightfuneralhome.ca Knight 519-862-2845
