Jacqueline Anne Toney, Age 56,
We’koqma’q First Nation. Passed away peacefully on
Monday, May 30th, 2022 in the Inverary Manor
Long Term Care Home. Jackie was born in Baddeck, on
September 3, 1965; she was a daughter of the late Benjamin Charles and
Susan Charlotte (Googoo) Toney. She was well known for her
kindness and generosity towards all who were fortunate to cross her
path. She was employed for a number of years with the
We’koqma’q Band as an Adult Care worker and helped
many from the community. She was a mother, sister, aunt, godmother and
friend to so many. Jackie also worked for 15 years as a
teacher’s aide in the Wekoqmaq First Nation School known by
staff and children as Miss Jackie. A very skilled crafter in beading
of earrings and hairpins. One of her biggest awards was this year when
she became an East Coast mama when her son Morgan won two ECMA awards
this year, he often told his mom that when he gets his award, it would
be given to her.
Jackie is survived by her one and only son, Morgan Charles,
sisters, Juanita Paul (late Dan J. Paul), Grace (Joe Mike) Paul and
brother Bartholomew Toney of We’koqma’q;
Sister-in-laws Laura “Elizabeth” Toney, Catherine Toney and
Ericka Bernard. Loving aunt to numerous nephews, nieces and
godchildren. She was predeceased by her parents Ben Charles and Susan
(Googoo)Toney, brothers, John, Lloyd, Benedict, Albert and Fabian
Toney; Sisters Dianne Toney and Lena Bernard (“Lunch”
Lawerence Bernard) and Sister-in-law Annie Jane Toney and her beloved
pet Sheba.
Visitation will be after 4 p.m. Monday, June 6, until 11 a.m.
Wednesday, June 8, with a traditional prayer service in the Community
Centre, 15 Reservation Rd, We’koqma’q First
Nation. Cremation to follow. Salite will follow at 12 noon,
Wednesday in the School Gym. A private family service will be held at
a later date.
Funeral arrangements for the late Jacqueline Toney are under
the care and direction of the Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel,
Whycocomagh. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jacqueline Anne Toney 1965 2022..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Death notice for the town of: Whycocomagh, Province: Nova Scotia