Jacqueline G. (Fernandes) Ming

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jacqueline Fernandes Ming, a proud woman, a devoted mother, and the heart of her family.

Jackie was the mother of four strong boys who grew into men Andrew II, Nicholas, Christopher, and Joseph. She also opened her heart and home to many who were not blood but became family. Known to many as Mama Ming, she made everyone feel welcome, cared for, and at home. She worked hard her entire life and showed strength through everything she faced. She raised her family with love, resilience, and values that will continue to live on through her sons. 

She found joy in the simple things. She loved reading books, staying informed with the news, and had a creative side, enjoying sewing and making her own clothes. She loved the beach and held a deep connection to Bermuda, where she spent many years and met the love of her life, building a life rooted in old school values of loyalty, strength, and family. She also enjoyed finding hidden gems at flea markets and thrift stores, and when she was younger, she loved to travel. She loved getting up early, tending to her plants, good food and truly enjoyed sharing meals. She was all about family, extremely devoted to her sons, always busy doing for them and their families and she looked forward to family reunions in New Bedford, where she spent time with cousins she loved dearly. She also loved sports golf, football and baseball along with being a music aficionado. 

Jackie was also a sister to the late Eva Soares and is remembered by her brother Frank Fernandes.

She is the beloved wife of the late Andrew Ming Sr. and is survived by her four sons, as well as her stepdaughter Dionne Dowling, her daughter in laws Renee and Teri Ming and Amy Clarke, her nephew Richard DeSilva, and her grandchildren Andrew Ming III, Jovan Finley, Marcus, Matthew, Nicholas and Ileana Burnham, Isabella Rose Ming and Pejae Dowling who will carry her love forward. She also leaves behind many loved ones.

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