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Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Bluewater Health – C.E.E., Jacqueline Ristau passed away at the age of 87. Predeceased by her husband Donald (2014), sons Thane (2020) and Shawn (2023), parents Maurice and Antoinette (Paquette) Jones, and brother George Jones. Loving mother of Kirk, Glynis (Terry) and Candace (Jim). Cherished grandmother of Greg, Christopher, MacKenzie, Shaina, Rocky, Kyla, Nicholas, Baron, Rayce, Philip, Erin, Daniel and Jeremy. Treasured great-grandmother of 10. Dear sister of Elmer (Barb), Norine (Gerry) and Wayne (Wendy). Cremation has taken place. In keeping with Jackie’s wishes, a private graveside will be held. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the VON or a local foodbank (cheques only at the funeral home please). Arrangements entrusted to Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia.