Jacqueline Morse Baldwin
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Jacqueline's obituary
In Loving Memory of Jacqueline Morse Baldwin May 7, 1934 – May 5, 2024
It is with great sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Jacqueline Morse Baldwin. On May 5, 2024 our mother, grandmother, mentor, and friend passed gently, surrounded by loved ones. We will miss her forever and none of us would be who we are without her constant support and kindness. We are comforted to know she is at peace. Jacqueline’s life was greatly enhanced by the many friends who cherished and supported her, and health care workers in Prince George and Terrace who provided her such loving care. Her family is grateful to you, and please know that even if you hadn’t met up with Jacqueline in a long time, she appreciated you and carried you in her heart. We thank all of those who have reached out and those who will; your kind wishes and memories of Jacqueline will be received and appreciated even if we aren’t able to respond.
Jacqueline was a poet, social and environmental activist, mother, grandmother, actor, organic farmer, musician, mentor, animal lover, teacher, and a kind friend to all. Born and educated in New Zealand, Jacqueline spent time in extensive travel before beginning a rural life as an organic farmer in 1969 in Loos, BC, a remote area of the Canadian Rockies where she raised her 3 children as a single parent. It was there she met her true love and best friend Allen Waldron, beginning an unconventional relationship that continued until he passed in 2014. Allen supported Jacqueline to raise her 3 children, to nurture her grandchildren, and to face life's challenges strengthened by his gifts of love, laughter, music, and kindness. After her children had left home in 1986, she moved to Prince George where she was central to a vibrant community of poets, artists, musicians, and activists for over 30 years. Jacqueline’s poetry was published in many anthologies and her 2 highly successful books Threadbare Like Lace (1997) and A Northern Woman (2003) brought her numerous literary awards. In 2021 she moved to Terrace to live with her daughter and son-in-law, finding peace and happiness in the mountains, rivers, and forests she loved. Jacqueline was not a follower of a particular religion but was a very spiritual person. She believed that after her time on earth she would be greeted and embraced by all of her ancestors and dear friends who passed before her, along with every dog she ever loved. Jacqueline is survived by her 3 children, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, 5 grandchildren, their partners and 1 great grandchild. She is also survived by many relatives in New Zealand and innumerable friends around the world.
We will be celebrating the life of our Northern Woman in Prince George, BC on June 22 and on June 23 in Loos, BC. The locations and details will be provided here in the coming days. In lieu of flowers please donate to any of the causes Jacqueline so passionately supported.
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