Obituary of Jennifer Gignac

Gignac, Jennifer Colleen (nee Walls) Jenn passed away at Hospice Wellington, Guelph on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at the age of 40 years, after a valiant battle with lung cancer. She was the beloved wife and best friend of Jean Gignac. Much loved daughter of Ken Walls (Irene) of Fredericton, NB and Theresa Walls (Lorne Lappin) of Duchess, AB. Dear sister of Janice Matchett (Matthew) of Miramichi, NB; and Charlene Godfrey of Grand Prairie, AB. Cherished granddaughter of William (the late Agnes) Walls; and Boyd and Jean Williston; all of Miramichi, NB. Loving Auntie Jenn of Aydan and Taylor Matchett, also of Miramichi, NB. Born in Chatham, NB; Jenn graduated from James M. Hill Memorial High School in 1996. She then attended University in Nova Scotia and College in Ontario to obtain her business degree. She joined The Co-operators Insurance company in Riverview, NB; beginning a very successful career that eventually brought she and Jean to the Guelph office in December, 2005. Cremation was facilitated by GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph. A Memorial Service for Jenn will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, 188 Wellington St., Miramichi, NB on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, 140 King St., Miramichi, NB. Interment of cremated remains will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Miramichi, NB. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Hospice Wellington, in Jenn’s memory, would be appreciated by the family. Service Information Service Date Sunday, August 27, 2017 Service Time 2:00 p.m. Service Location St. Andrew's United Church, 188 Wellington St. Miramichi, NB Burial Date Aug 27, 2017 Burial Time after service Burial Location Pine Grove Cemetery, Miramichi, NB Requested Charity Canadian Cancer Society or Hospice Wellington