Tributes paid to late senior Dressage Ireland judge who resided in Kildare

A variety of heartfelt tributes have been paid to a North Kildare resident who passed away earlier this week.

The late Jacki (Jacqueline) Doherty née Macnaughton passed away peacefully on November 4 last at at The Residence in Maynooth.

She was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her passing.

One person who paid tribute to the late Ms Doherty via RIP.ie said about her: "She was a senior Dressage Ireland judge for many years and contributed greatly with her vast knowledge of dressage and the correct way of training horses.

"She also encouraged other judges to progress up through the levels.

"She will be sadly missed."

Another said: "I learned so much from her when she was based in Ashton.

"Her horses always looked so very smart, she was a great teacher; RIP Jacki."

In addition, a separate person described the late Ms Doherty as "a gifted and talented teacher in equestrian and a very creditable Dressage judge".

They continued: "She had a great understanding of the biomechanics of equestrian and knowledge on the correct way of going of the horse.

"She took up carriage driving and competed her Welsh pony Amos all over the country.

"May I offer my condolences to her brother Alfred nephew Andrew grand nephew Daniel and godson Randel at this very sad time.

They concluded: "May Jackie rest in Peace."

Lastly, another person said that Ms Doherty was "an incredibly strong, helpful [and] sincere lady".

DEATH NOTICE

Pre-deceased by her brother Paul.

Jacki is survived by her brother Alfred, nephew Andrew, grand-nephew Daniel and godson Randal.

Jacki will also be missed by her former pupils, friends and associates in the equestrian world.

At Rest.

Reposing in St Patrick’s Church of Ireland, Slane C15 HK88 on Friday evening from 5pm until 7.30pm.

Reception service 7pm, all are welcome to attend.

The funeral service will take place at 11am. on Saturday morning and can be viewed live at www.vidfuneral.com.

Jacki’s Cremation will take place at 1.30pm in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan and can be viewed live at www.churchservices.tv/lakelands

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the dedicated staff at The Residence Maynooth for the wonderful care they provided for Jacki".

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