Jacinta McLachlan | Passages


December 6, 2012 · Updated 2:46 PM 

June 14, 1960 to  Nov. 10, 2012

Jacinta (Jackie) McLachlan, 52, of Kingston passed away on Nov. 10, 2012.

Jackie was born on June 14, 1960 to Edward and Judy (Mulligan) McLachlan in Encino, Calif. Her family moved to Kingston in 1969. After graduating from North Kitsap High School, Jackie went on to complete her higher education at Central Washington University, achieving a master’s degree in performance and vocal pedagogy.

Jackie spent most of her professional life as a voice teacher, but was also active as a camp counselor, lifeguard, opera singer and performer. She held a membership in the National Association of Teachers of Singing and enjoyed spending her free time singing, horseback riding, and spending time with her grandchildren and friends.

She is survived by her sons, Ryan Koreski (Megan) of Seattle and Connor Koreski (Sandra Julien) of Oakland, Calif.; daughter, Gemma Koreski of Ellensburg; brother, Alan McLachlan of Poulsbo; and two grandsons.

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