GUILFORD – Jacqueline (Bonneau) Ruksznis, 78, died Thursday, May 11, 2006, at her home. She was born Oct. 22, 1927, in Dexter, the daughter of John and Lenora (McGilvery). She was a loving wife, friend and partner for 60 years to her husband, a wonderful mother and role model to her children and the most special gram to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The sparkle in her eyes when she smiled would make your heart sing. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Clair Ruksznis; her daughter, Dale Piper; her son, Clair Jr. and his wife, Linda; her grandchildren, Lisa Ruksznis, Peter Ruksznis and his wife, Danielle, Brian Ruksznis and his wife, Heather, Nicole and Amy Ruksznis; great-grandchildren, Cailin, Tristan, Jacqueline and Nayden; her sisters, Jean Flewelling and her husband, Shelden, and Glennis Pagluio; and her brother, Roland Bonneau. She was predeceased by her son, Caroll Ruksznis. At her request, no funeral will be held, but a celebration of her life will take place 2-4 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at her home, 68 Wharff Rd., Guilford. Family and friends are invited to attend. The family extends a special thank you to the staff at the Community Health and Counseling Services, Hospice Program, especially to Kristan and Karen and to Sue Brown from the Pine Tree Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jackie’s name to the Community Health and Counseling Services, Hospice Program, 14 Summer St., Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 or to Pine Tree Hospice, 895 West Main St., Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426. Cremation arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Guilford. For more information or to sign an online guest book, please go to www.CrosbyNeal.com
JACQUELINE (BONNEAU) RUKSZNIS
