BRADFORD, PA –Jacqueline Gavin, 59, passed away unexpectedly
on Sunday (July 23, 2017) at home.
Jacqueline was born on Oct. 6, 1957 in Rochester to Eldon
and Helen (Reynolds) Mosher. She worked in outside sales her entire career for
such varied employers as The Connection and The Talking Phone Book, both in
Olean and Disney Corporation in Florida to name a few. She also worked for the
Town of Allegany as their Recreation Director for a number of years.
In addition to her father, Eldon Mosher of Canaseraga, she
is survived by her loving companion, Jim Silvis of Bradford, Pa.; one son-in
law, Jeremiah (April) Willard of Olean; one granddaughter, Kennedy (Joe)
Willard of Anaheim, Calif.; one grandson, Noah Willard of Olean; two sisters,
Betty Anne (Doug) Lown of Canaseraga and Kathleen Reynolds of Andover; a
special friend, Mike Gavin of Andover; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her mother, Helen Mosher, she was predeceased
by her daughter, Tiffany Marie Willard.
One of Jackie’s favorite pastimes was to crochet. Everyone
in the family was a proud recipient of one her handmade baby blankets, afghans,
hats or scarves. Many of her gift ideas undoubtedly came from a personal
enjoyment of walking the craft show circuit. She also loved to dote on her two
grandchildren, Kennedy and Noah. They meant the world to her and she was more
than happy to lavish her love on them.
Jackie enjoyed people and was pleased to go out of her way
to help anyone in need. She truly cared more for others and their needs than
she cared for her own. She also liked to work. It was nothing for her to have
three of four jobs at a time. With most of her jobs in outside sales, she met a
lot of people, which fit perfectly with her need to be involved with the lives
of others. Jackie did however have a not so secret vice. She loved her Diet
Pepsi and many humorous stories are told of her need to have her Pepsi craving
met.
Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30
p.m. at Baker-Swan Funeral Home, 3256 Riverside Drive in Wellsville. The
memorial service will be held on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home
immediately following the visitation. Online condolences may be offered at
www.baker-swan.com.
Memorial contributions in Jackie’s name may be made to
Council on Addiction Recovery Services (CAReS), PO Box 567, Olean, NY 14760 or
to Bradford Fire Department, 411 E. Main St., Bradford, PA 16701.
