Obituary of Jacqueline Joy Holden

Jackie passed away early Christmas morning after a long, brave battle with cancer. Her tremendous courage to fight her disease showed her love for life. Jackie was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and a true friend to all she came across in her life’s journey. Living in Canmore since 1976, her family, friends, travel, and being a true hockey Mom were some of the things she loved so much. Her compassion and kindness to all showed she was a real angel. Jackie will be missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Steve; sons Jeff and Wayne; her mother Phyllis Nixon; brother Mike Godfrey and his family in Ontario; father Derek Godfrey and all of his family in England; father-in-law Jim Holden and all his family in Ontario; all her relatives in Ontario, Alberta and B.C.; and all of her friends who loved her so much. A Memorial Gathering will be held at a later date in Canmore. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, c/o Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 – 29 Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Telephone: (403)944-2433; or to the Canmore Hospital, Cancer Clinic, Canmore, AB T1W 1N2 Telephone: (403)678-5536. In living memory of Jackie Holden, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY Telephone: (403) 276-2296.