In loving memory of Jacqueline Elizabeth Powell who sadly passed away on 5th September 2015.
Jacqui was born in Highbury on 3rd May 1949 and attended schools in Orpington and on the Isle of Wight. Jacqui joined Barclay's bank in Worthing at the age of 16, after two years with the bank Jacqui was accepted by West Sussex police as a cadet and severed with the force for 3 years.
Following her marriage to Keith, Jacqui worked as a PA until their first daughter Denise was born in 1973, her time was then dedicated to being a mother and home maker. In 1978 their second daughter Rachel was born but by now Jacqui found she could cope with home and children and became a helper at the local play group, which she later ran with her friend Maureen.
During this time Jacqui became a volunteer trainer with the Adult Literacy programme which lead to a position with Mid Kent Collage. Jacqui not only worked a full week at the collage but also studied for a degree in her spare time; in 1991 Keith, Denise and Rachel proudly attended the Festival Hall in London to see Jacqui receive her BA in education.
Jacqui became a Lecturer and then Senior Lecturer with Mid Kent Collage, she taught 16 to 19 year olds with special needs until 2008 when ill health forced her to leave work.
Jacqui always had a love of horses and for over 20 years, her spare time would see her with our horses at the stables in Capstone Road. Sport was another love of hers and although not participating physically, rugby and her beloved Arsenal would see Jacqui glued to the TV screen, during the last few years when mobility was a problem all sports on TV gave her a great amount of pleasure.
We hope that you will be able to join the family at Bobbing on the 12th October and after at "The Nursery" Bredhurst.
Dress Code: BRIGHT and CHEERFUL.
Family flowers only please.
Donations for the Salvation Army may be made on-line or by cheque, made payable to the charity, via John Weir, Rainham
Such a lovely lady, I have a lot to thank Jacqueline for. She gave me the opportunity to go to college and saw my opportunity when know one else did especially my school! She took a chance with me and was so supportive. Thank you so much Jacqueline. You are the reason I have came so far. xxx
Dear Keith, Denise and Rachel,
Kind words cannot heal your heartache but I hope you find comfort and the strength to cope.
It was a privilege to have shared a little time with Jacqui at Mid Kent College. She touched the lives and hearts of so many with her caring nature and fantastic sense of humour.
With fond memories and great respect . . .
Well Jacqui, not quite sure what to say other than it has been an absolute joy to be a very small part of your life and now rest in peace my friend x
In memory of my good friend Jacqui, who I will miss very much.
I have so many good memories of growing up with Jacqui; my only regret is that we lost touch for many years. When she first moved to the Isle of Wight, we wrote regularly and I have great memories of a wonderful holiday I spent with her and her family in 1962. My thoughts and prayers are with Keith, Denise and Rachel.
In memory of a lovely lady whose struggle with life was handled with such dignity and always with a smile when she was well.
A very special lady who was always a great support to me for my time at Mid Kent College, always there
to help no matter what...she made my college life a lot of fun and I know she will be sadly missed by myself & the many others she taught over the years..our thoughts are with family and I know we have lost a truly wonderful person..xxxxxxxx love always ben fuller & family xxxxx
Preparing our words to say at your funeral with Sylv has brought back so many fond memories - you will be forever in my heart - rest in peace lovely lady X
A true supportive lady, who was always smiling and there for everyone else.
She will be greatly missed, forever cherished and always remembered.
With lots of love from Helen xxx
An honour and a pleasure to have known Jacqui we shall miss her permanent smile. Our thoughts are with you Keith and your family.
What an amazing sweet lady who will be missed.
Sam
Remembering happy camping holidays with the Powell family, particularly at Rouen where Jacqui got high on champagne and became totally confused and giggly.
Be at peace Jacqui
A lovely lady who will be greatly missed.
In memory of a lovely lady. Glad I never told her I supported Man. Utd.
Noel
It was a pleasure to know you. An amazing lady. Sweet dreams. Love Louise and Esmee xxxx
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