TIMOTHY LEE JAQUA

LINCOLN — Timothy Lee Jaqua of Lincoln, age 70, passed away on Christmas Day, 2025, with the comfort of church members at Porter’s ARCH suite in Middlebury. He was born Nov. 5, 1955, in Napoleon, Ohio, to Roger and Carolyn (Sauber) Jaqua. He was third oldest of five sons who lived on a 40-acre farm near Liberty Center, Ohio.

Tim was a serious student during his school years and was a reader of both pop culture as well as classics of the past. Since the age of seven, he became quite interested in music, especially the piano. He was a local talent during his teen years and played piano or organ at many school events, Sunday church services and weddings. His keyboard talents would serve him all his life. During earlier years at home, Tim never lacked the company of friends, and his home phone received many calls asking for him. He also was fond of his past music teachers and kept in touch with them for many years.

Tim attended high school at Norwood-Norfolk Central School when the family moved to Massena, N.Y. After high school, Tim went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University. During summer breaks, Tim would always work at various nursing homes back in Ohio, which helped with his medical training, tuition costs and spending money.

After graduating from Kent State, Tim would soon go on to a position at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. During those years he attended many Broadway shows, traveled the world and gained broad medical experience at his hospital job, including emergency room nurse and post-graduate coursework.

The city lifestyle lost its appeal after several years and Timothy decided to move to Vermont. He worked in various nursing positions and enjoyed sharing his music. Tim would find new fellowship and become a member of the United Church of Lincoln and in time became its pianist and organist. This partnership lasted over 25 years.

Timothy is survived by three brothers, Philip, Paul and Thomas, all of northwest Ohio, and one uncle, Jack Jaqua of South Carolina. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Mark.

A memorial service will be held at the United Church of Lincoln on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m., with a reception to follow.◊