Madeleine A Gignac

She was born in Bedford, Quebec Canada on May 18, 1934, daughter to the late Louis-Philip and Alma (Boucher) Demers. As a young girl, she attended The Couvent St. Joseph, in Bedford, Quebec and a graduate of The St. Maurice College in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec. After her children were grown she was employed at John Meyers & AD Tripp Co.

Madeleine was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who’s family meant the world to her. She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren and frequently traveled north to see family in Vermont and Quebec, Canada. In younger years she loved skiing and playing tennis and loved to cook and would always be found building a puzzle She was known for her big smile and hugs that would brighten up any room. She also held a very special place in her heart for the nurses, aides and staff of Apple Rehab of Colchester and Chestelm Health Day Program of Moodus who unfailingly cared for her.

She was married to her beloved husband, John A. Gignac. They were married Nov. 16,1957 at St. Damiens Church in Bedford, Quebec Canada and were happily married for 46 years until John’s death Nov. 26, 2003.

Madeleine is survived by her son; Richard J. Gignac & his wife Brenda of Canterbury, daughter; Louise M. Lillpopp & husband Michael of Colchester, five grandchildren; Katie & Matthew Gignac, Lauren, Anastasia and Rose Lillpopp, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her spouse John, she was predeceased by a brother Jean Jacques Demers of Quebec City, Canada.

Visitation from 9am – 11am on Monday at the Labenski Funeral Home, 107 Boswell Ave., Norwich, with procession to a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 at Sacred Heart Church, 156 Providence St., Taftville, CT. Interment will be Tuesday at 10am at St. Joseph Cemetery, 815 Boswell Av., Norwich.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Madeleine’s memory to Apple Rehab Recreation Fund 36 Broadway, Colchester CT 06415.

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