Jacqueline Claxton-Leighton Obituary (1950

On Monday May 21, 2021, (Sunset) Jacqueline Claxton Hyndman Leighton entered into Eternal Rest and Peace to be with our Lord. Born on April 09, 1950 (Sunrise) in St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands. She was the daughter of the late:William Henry Claxton of Nevis, (BVI) and Ellen Rebecca Hyndman Claxton of Tortola, (BVI). Her Grandfather was King Solomon Hyndman of Tortola, (BVI) and her Grandmother was Clementine Smith of Tortola, British West Indies. (BVI.) JACKIE, loved God. Knowing that He was, and he would always be her Eternal Lord and Master. One of her favorite pastime endeavors was to engage in long telephone conversation with her immediate family and lifelong friends. Sometimes talking for hours at a time with them.The topics would often range anywhere from the latest political occurrences to how she could best change the world that she found herself living in. Moreover, she was a lover of the fine arts. At one time having her own art studio and art gallery in Syracuse, N.Y. Jackie was also fond of poetry, music, dancing, singing, and just praising God. But next to God, her greatest and never ending love was for her husband, children and family. Preceeded by death Eric Smith (brother) and Berecia Golphin (sister). She leaves behind: two children and two grandchildren: Tonya Profitt Claxton, of Lake Grove, New York and Alicia Bianca Rockelein of Atlantic City, New Jersey (Children); Justis Fuentes and Natalia Rockelein (Grandchildren.) As well as her beloved husband and dear friend, of well over thirty-eight years: Kenneth Leighton, to grieve her passing. Eight (8) brothers and sisters, who are: David Glandville Smith, of Tortola, (BVI.) Henry (Keith) Hyndman of Bridgeport, CT. Delton Edwardo Hyndman Claxton of Washington, DC. Shirley Claxton, of Bridgeport CT, Marva Claxton Belle, of Bridgeport, CT, Diane Claxton Blank, of Bridgeport, CT, Linda Bessant Claxton, of North Carolina, and Bonnie Claxton Jefferson of Bridgeport, CT. And way too many nieces and nephews to mention, right now. May your soul and your spirit rest and abide in the Eternal Love and peace of God. Now, and forevermore. AMEN! Farewell, my good and faithful servant. Well done!! It is finished. It is done!! Viewing will be held from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM all is welcome at Baker-Isaac Funeral Services, 985 Stratford Ave, Bridgeport, CT. Funeral Service will be private for immediate family. Interment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery, 885 Boston Ave, Bridgeport, CT. Calling Hours Baker-Isaac Funeral Services Saturday, May 29, 2021 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 985 Stratford Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06607 Funeral Service Baker-Isaac Funeral Services Saturday, May 29, 2021 9:00 AM 985 Stratford Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut 06607 Interment Lakeview Cemetery Saturday, May 29, 2021 11:30 AM 885 Boston Ave Bridgeport, Connecticut 06610