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Jackie C. (Watson) Whitney, 86, passed away at home on January 16, 2018, after a period of declining health. Her husband Robert W. Whitney died in 2009. She leaves her children, Diane Ketrow and her husband Bob of Easton, PA; Lisa Whitney of Northborough; Scott Whitney of Barre; Judith Bedrosian of Northborough; six grandchildren; great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Vaughn and Bonnie Jones both of VA; six brothers, Curtis Watson, Chip Watson, Wayne Watson, Randy Watson and Tom Watson; many nieces and nephews; her dear friend, Ann Marie Brown of Westborough. She is predeceased by brothers, Jerry, Bud and Joe. Born and raised in Fries, VA, she was the daughter of Raby and Willie Sue (Akers) Watson. Jackie was extremely proud of her Virginia roots and Native American heritage. Jackie lived in Northborough for 50 plus years. She worked as a waitress at The White Cliffs in Northborough for 25 years until its closing. Jackie loved playing scrabble, taking day trips to Hampton Beach and celebrating family birthday’s. She lived for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The Whitney family would like to thank the staff of the Lutheran Home, Christopher House and Summit Elder Care, all in Worcester, for their compassionate care.
Her funeral will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main Street Northborough. Please omit flowers. Instead, please consider making a donation in Jackie’s memory to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Wounded Warrior Project or to the charity of your choice.