Jacqueline M. Chesley, 94

June 04, 2023

Jacqueline M. Chesley, 94, of Rehoboth Beach, DE formerly of Lancaster, PA passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Born in Mt. Nebo, PA she was the daughter of the late Fern (Shopf) and Lloyd Kreider. She was the beloved wife to John “Bud” C. Chesley with whom she celebrated over 71 years of marriage.

Jackie was a member of East Gate Presbyterian Church in Long Neck, DE. In her younger years she was Jenny Lee of Judy and Jenny Lee of the Carolina Sweethearts. Bud and Jackie enjoyed many decades of boating and fishing on the Indian River Bay, Long Neck, DE. They had a summer home in White House Beach and moved full time to Rehoboth following retirement. Jackie was the greatest wife, mom and Mom-Mom to her family. She was full of love and kindness. Her sense of humor will be missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children: Connie Davis (Glenn), Dawn Bourassa (Brian); grandchildren: Ryan Davis, Marissa Morrison, Alison Souto, John Bourassa and Cole Bourassa; 6 great-grandchildren; her brother Allen Kreider (Marianne) as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Anita Dentler.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Delaware Hospice, https://www.delawarehospice.org, or JusstSooup Ministries, www.jusstsooup.org.

The family would like to send a special thank you to Delaware Hospice, Milford, DE office for the exceptional care and guidance they provided.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM on Monday, June 12, 2023 at the Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home and Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584. Family and friends will be received from 10AM until the time of service. Interment will be private at Conestoga Memorial Park.