May 24, 1942 – March 25, 2017
After a week of struggle due to surgery, Jacqueline passed away on the evening of March 25, 2017 surrounded by her close family at Southlake Regional Hospital, Newmarket. She leaves behind her best friend and husband John Joseph Gatt; her sons Richard Gatt and his wife Jacklyn Tobin Gatt; Randy Gatt and his partner Ivana Colatosti; grandchildren Jesse, Alyssa and Jakob. Jacqueline was the youngest of 13 children. Surviving siblings Jeanne Levesque Arsenault, Aurele Levesque and Corinne Maheu. Cherished daughter of Elizabeth (Memere) and Thomas Levesque. Jacqueline lived in Campbelton in her childhood, and came to Toronto as a young woman where she met John Gatt, whom she spent the rest of her life with the man she loved. Gemma had two boys and three grandchildren who were the loves of her life.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Wednesday evening 5 – 8 o’clock.
Funeral Mass will be held in St. John the Evangelist Church, 16066 The Gore Road, Caledon on Thursday morning, March 30 at 11 o’clock (leaving funeral home at 10:30 a.m.).
Interment St. John’s Cemetery.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Southlake Regional Health Centers Pediatric Oncology Clinic.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
A loving nature,
A heart of gold,
The Very Best!
This world could hold,
Never selfish, always kind,
These are the memories
You left behind.
A silent thought,
A quiet prayer,
For a Special
“Gemma”
In God’s care
Christine Martin
Dear Rick, Jacquie, Jesse and Jakob,
We are so sad to hear about the loss of your mother and grandmother. We are sending lots of love your way.
Christine, Sean, Patrick and William
Elaine Leonard
Dear Uncle John and Rick and Randy,
We were so sad to hear of the passing of Aunt Jackie.
We will hold her in our prayers,
Elaine Leonard (daughter of Jeanne Arseneault) and husband John Leonard.
Tom, Jan, Jake, Mackenzie Mathieson
We are deeply saddened to hear of Gemma’s passing and offer our heartfelt condolences to all of you. She was a remarkable lady and will be remembered for her passion for, and unwavering support of, her family. May her love for you bring you comfort and sustain you through your grief. Her memory is now your treasure to forever hold in your hearts.
Jackie and John Byrne
To Rick and Jacklyn
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother Rick. We are on our way to Florida and can not attend the funeral mass. Kindest regards
Jo Anne Maheu
Dear John, Ricki, Randy, Jackie, Ivana, Jessie, Jakob and Alyssa,
I feel honored to have been present at Aunt Jackie’s bedside on the last day of her life. I share in your sorrow and I wish you my sincere condolences. Jackie will be missed by so many people but especially by you. She was a daughter, a wife, a mother, grandmother, Aunt and Cousin. She played many different roles in life she made people laugh and always made them feel welcomed her in your home but the most important role she played was that of a friend to all. She has left a great legacy, a beautiful family. My prayers are with you.
My love always,
Jo Anne
Mary Jean Clarkson
Dear John, Ricky and Randy
So sorry to hear of Jackie’s passing and sorry that we didnt get together as we had always promised. Life goes far too quickly. Please know that our whole family extends our sympathy and our prayers will be with you all.