PEITCHINIS, Dr. Jacquelyn Alexandria (Elliott) C.I.N., B.Sc.N., M.Sc., Ms.Phil, P.H.D.

Passed away peacefully at Extendicare Van Daele on Friday, February 10, 2012 at the age of 84. Loving wife of the late Dr. Stephen G. Peitchinis. Daughter of the late James Cyril and Luella Elliott. Jackie was the beloved sister and sister-in-law of Bob Elliott (late Mary) and Danny and Froska Peitchinis. Dear aunt of Susan Nicholson (Calvin), Barry Elliott (Susan), Don Elliott (Dixie), Joan Carpenter (Dave), Chris Peitchinis (Petra), Greg Peitchinis, Freda Scott (Dave), Angela Cutaia (Tony) and a host of great nieces and great nephews. Jackie’s early involvement in nursing led to a very successful career as an educational psychologist, teaching and writing books to inspire the future generation of medical professionals. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Extendicare Van Daele for their excellent, gracious and tender care throughout the past five years. At Jackie’s request there will be no public visitation or funeral. Donations to “The Stephen G. Peitchinis Memorial Graduate Recruitment Scholarship” fund (University of Calgary, Department of Economics, 2500 University Dr. N.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4) or “Doctors Without Borders – Canada” (720 Spadina Ave., Suite 402, Toronto, ON M5S 2T9) would be appreciated. (Arrangements entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 705-759-2522). Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com.