Jeanne Marie Comeau

March 6, 1945 – January 18, 2014

Jeanne passed away peacefully at Chilliwack General Hospital after long battles with cancer, COPD and other health issues. Jeanne was born and raised in Saint Louis-de-Kent, New Brunswick. In 1964 she married Fred Samplonius in Toronto, Ontario where they continued to reside until a move in 1972 to Clearbrook, British Columbia. After their divorce in 1983, Jeanne travelled and lived in Edmonton, Moncton and Saint John before settling in Winnipeg to be closer to her son, Edward, daughter, Marguerite and first grandchild, Genevieve. When her daughter was posted back to Comox, British Columbia in 1992, she moved back to Surrey, British Columbia to get away from the cold Manitoba winters. While her daughter’s military spouse was posted to other parts of Canada and overseas, she remained in Surrey not wanting to return to cold winters in Ontario. Jeanne was an active member of various Alano Clubs for decades and was always ready to volunteer in the canteens and social events as long as she had been physically able. In April 2011 Marguerite requested a posting to Abbotsford, British Columbia so the family could be together again, and in July 2011 a house with an in-law suite was found in Chilliwack. Jeanne continued her support of the Alano Club by transferring her membership to the local Chilliwack club where she always felt welcomed.

Jeanne is survived by her son Edward, daughter Marguerite (Richard) and grandchildren Genevieve and Lucien, brother Raymond (Alice), sister May (Albert) and best friend Wayne Griffiths. She was predeceased by her mother Marguerite, father Antoine, and brother Robert. Jeanne will be sadly missed by her favourite niece Gisele along with other cousins, nieces and nephews.

As per her request, cremation will take place at Henderson Funeral Home. Jeanne always wanted to be closer to her mother to whom she expressed eternal gratitude for all her help and support, so there will be a memorial service and interment at a later date in Leominster, Massachusetts, USA. The family wishes to thank the ICU, PATH unit and 4th Floor staff at Chilliwack General Hospital and Fraser Health Home Support Services. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory may be made to the Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation (http://www.fvhcf.org/chilliwack) or a charity of your choice.

God has granted her serenity