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HERMAN-WING, Jacqueline 

Jacquie was a wife, mother, step mother, grandmother, community  volunteer, scholar, successful business entrepreneur, and problem  solver. She made a difference. Her illness became a problem that could  not be solved. 

It is with greatly saddened hearts that we, Jacquie's family,  announce that Jacquie's 9 month battle with cancer is finally over on  February 16th. Her family supported her throughout some very difficult  decisions. Jacquie is survived by her husband Art Wing, daughters  Michele (Kevin) Thorsen of Florida (Jacqueline & John), Lynn (Jeff)  Henderson of Florida (Jenny, Katie), in Niagara, step-sons Joe (Debbie)  Wing (Meghan, Travis), Michael Wing, Christopher (Wendy) Wing (Stuart,  Rachel), Sister Jo McDuffie (Milton), brothers, Stephen (Judy) Barr  (Georgetown), Tony Barr (Port Dover). Predeceased by her son Brian  Herman (1991), Mother Catherine Barr (2003), Father Tony Barr  (1987). Jacquie was born in Kingston on Thames in England and came to  Canada at an early age and lived in Milton until she moved to the  Niagara Region. 

The President and owner of Jacquie Herman Associates (1987-2005) and  Jacquie Herman Consulting (2005-2019). Her philosophy of solution  focused counselling made a significant difference to her individual and  corporate clients in Niagara and beyond. She was an executive member of a  number of national and international counselling organization. A  Catholic Women's League past St Catharines Diocese President 1975-76,  Past Vice President of the Ontario CWL and a 50-year life member. One of  the 3 founding Board members of what became Hospice Niagara. Very  active in Rotary - Member of the Rotary Club of St Catharines 1993-2004  and 2012-2021. Past President of the St Catharines Sunrise Rotary Club,  District 7090 past-membership co-chair, District Trainer, Canadian Zone  28 trainer and a welcome diplomatic advisor to Rotarian Art. Honoured by  the Rotary International Foundation as a ten-time Paul Harris Fellow, a  Benefactor, a Bequest Society member and Major Donor to the Rotary  Foundation. A longtime member of the Canadian Federation of University  Women's club of St Catharines- her gourmet group were special friends. 

Jacquie loved cooking, sewing, knitting, reading and travel which  included the UK, Europe, Bulgaria, Egypt, China, cruises and long term  stays at the condo in Bonita Springs Florida. Above all, she loved her  family and for over 29 years tried to attend as many of the  grandchildren's activities as possible. Jacquie regretted not writing  "that book", not getting a doctorate, and most of all not staying to see  her grandchildren married and her great grandchildren. She was  extremely grateful for the daily assistance of the members of our close  family. 

The family are very appreciative for the marvelous support of Dr  Yelamanchili and the staff of the Walker Family Cancer Centre, the  amazing assistance of the Home and Community Care Support Services and  the thoughts and prayers of all of our friends and relatives for these  last months. Visitation will be held at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL HOME,  585 Carlton St., St. Catharines, on Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 3-5  p.m. and Sunday, February 20, 2022 from 2-6 p.m. Funeral Mass will be  held 11 a.m. on Monday, February 21, 2022 at St. Julia Roman Catholic  Church, 251 Glenridge Ave, St. Catharines. Cremation will follow Mass.  Donations may be made to The Rotary Foundation of Canada, Walker Family  Cancer Center, Hospice Niagara, St Julia Church or a charity of your  choice. 

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Saturday, February 19, 2022 George Darte Funeral Home 585 Carlton Street St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada 289-949-2476                          

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sunday, February 20, 2022 George Darte Funeral Home 585 Carlton Street St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada 289-949-2476

Funeral                          

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Monday, February 21, 2022 St. Julia Catholic Church 251 Glenridge Avenue St. Catharines, Ontario, 

 Rosina Macoretta at the age of 93 went to be with the Lord on Aug.16, 2021 at the St.Catharines  General Hospital. She is now reunited with her beloved husband Emilio  (1994) and her son Peter (1963). Dear and cherished mother of Filomena Presti and her husband Carmelo, John Macoretta and his wife Sandra.  Sadly missed by her grandchildren and great grandchildren Joseph Presti  (Susan); Michael. Luke and Anthony; Agatina D'Orsay (Matthew): Carmen,  Lawrence and John; Emilio Presti (Valerie):Arturo, Arianna, Alaya, Arielle; Brendan Macoretta, Kristen Berg (Brandon). Survived by her  sister Giovannina "Nina" Sardella (Liberato). She will be lovingly  remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends both in Canada  and Italy. She is predeceased by her parents Maria Carmela and Domenico  Marinelli, brother Liberato (Ersilia), brothers in law Angelo Macoretta  (Filomena), Giovanni Macoretta (Elena) and sisters in law Nunziatina  Iocca (Liberato), Maria Domenica Caperchione (Nicola).
Rosina, born  in Castropignano, Italy, on March 8, 1928, was a happy independent and  resourceful mom. She immigrated to Canada with her husband and family in  1955. She worked hard, adapted well to the new culture and way of life  and thrived. She was a very religious, friendly and outgoing person,  always ready to help everyone, especially her family and friends. She  joined several groups and organizations in the community. She belonged  to the Catholic Women League for over 65 years; was a member of Friends  Over 55 Centre, Casa Dante, a founding member of Club Castropignano and  joined numerous Bocce Leagues. Rosina 's passions were gardening,  canning and preparing meals for friends and family. She was a true  matriarch of the family.
Rosina's family will receive friends at the  ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 179 Clarence Street, Port Colborne  on Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Funeral Mass will  be celebrated on Friday, August 20, 2021 at St. John Bosco Roman  Catholic Church (375 Main St. West, Port Colborne) on Friday at 11 a.m.  with Fr. Peter Walton as celebrant. (Due to COVID restrictions,  attendance will be monitored, gathering limits will be enforced and  facemasks are required, both at the funeral home visitation and the  Funeral Mass.) Rite of Committal will follow at Pleasantview Memorial  Gardens, Fonthill.
In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated and  may be made to the St. John Bosco Roman Catholic Church, the Alzheimer  Society of Niagara Region or the Canadian Cancer Society.