Jacqueline Oran Klefman Choiniere Brinkman Conway, 75, passed away on April 4, 2023 in Chesapeake, Virginia. Jackie was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 26, 1947, daughter to the late Henry and Margaret (Spotila) Ositkowski Oran.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Linda Clark Cole; grandson, Kevin James Taft; and father of her children, Melvin Paul Klefman.
She leaves behind her loving husband, Raymond Conway; children, Paula Klefman Choiniere and Mark Klefman; grandchildren: David Adam Choiniere, Chauntell Taft, Brady Allen Klefman, and Grace Klefman; great-grandchildren; step-children; and siblings: Tina Wilson, Dale Henry Oran, and Lisa Barrington.
Jackie had one of the biggest hearts, knowing no strangers. She was loved by all who met her. She will be missed by her loving husband, siblings, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-children, extended family, friends, and anyone who ever met her.
Jackie enjoyed all types of activities over the years. She loved traveling, painting, shopping, quilting, crafting (especially jewelry-making), and she shot pool on a league for many years.
A celebration of her life will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the American Legion #280 located at 469 N. Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320. Another celebration of Jackie’s life will be held in Ohio at a later date. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please come help celebrate Jackie’s life.