Obituary of Jacqueline "Jackie" Frances Keen

KEEN (PICKELS), Jacqueline Frances “Jackie” – Stewiacke. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Jackie on May 8, 2016 at Elk Court, Brookfield. Born in Digby, raised in Annapolis Royal she was the only child of the late Jack and Frances (Herbert) Pickels. Her working career began at Department of Highways, Halifax where she met her life long partner, Emerson. Over the next number of years her time was spent raising her family. She later joined Emerson working at the family business E.C. Keen Land Surveying. She was a member of the ACW in Stewiacke, taught sewing for many years and enjoyed tole painting. She will be dearly missed by her children; Ralph (Sylva), Jamie (Kim), Michael, Tom (Lucille), Jennifer (Dan); granddaughters, Amanda (Christopher), Jessica, Kassy, Katie and Madelyn; great granddaughters, Vela and Eva. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Emerson. No visitation by request. Funeral service will be held 11am Saturday, May 14, 2016 in Ettinger Funeral Home, 2812 Highway 2 Shubenacadie. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Stewiacke East. Memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Society. Our family would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the staff of Earth Angels and Elk Court for the care given to our parents. Condolences, words of comfort and memories of Jackie, may be shared with the family at www.ettingerfuneralhome.com