Married into the family
Janelle Samson
1970–2022
- Born
- 31 October 1970
- Died
- 13 July 2022
- Age
- 51 years
Parents
Not recorded.
Spouse
- Gilles Andre FougereLiving
- Joel Joseph FougereLiving
Notes
It is with deep sorrow, that we announce the peaceful passing of Janelle Annette Fougere, of Petit de Grat who passed away on July 13, 2022, surrounded by family at home. Born in Antigonish, October 31st 1970, she was the daughter of Magdalen Mary (Boudreau), Samson, Petit de Grat, and the late Vernon Joseph Samson. Janelle is survived by her loving husband David Fougere, of 27 years; sons, Gilles (Samantha Vautour), Dieppe, NB, and Joel (Mackenzie Hospodar), Petit de Grat; sisters, Nadine Sheehan (Joe), Dartmouth, Huguette Bouchard (Martin), Ottawa, Ginette Samson (Greg), Chance Harbour. Her in-laws Robert and Anne Fougère. Also left to mourn her loss are her beloved nieces and nephews: Laurier, Rhéa, Isabelle, Luc, Alex, Sylvain, Geneviève and Alexi. Brothers-in-law Don (Josette) and Daniel (Annie). She will also be dearly missed by her many close friends. Janelle was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Her family meant the world to her and she will always mean the world to us. Generous, kind and caring are only a few words which describe her best. She was very thoughtful and always put other people's needs before her own, even during her last moments. When her loved ones were happy, she was happy. In addition to her devotion to her family, she was also highly dedicated to the residents and co-workers at the Richmond Villa where she worked for over 20 years. Visitation will be held in C.H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat, on Sunday, July 17th, 2022, from 6 - 9 PM. Funeral Mass to Celebrate the Life of Janelle, will be held Monday, July 18th, 2022, at 11 AM in St. Joseph’s Church, Petit de Grat, with Rev. John DeCoste officiating. The wearing of masks will be mandatory to attend the visitation and or the Funeral Mass. Burial to follow in the Star of the Sea Cemetery, Petit de Grat. Memorial donations in memory of Janelle can be made to Richmond Villa Activity Department. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C. H. Boudreau Funeral Home, Arichat. Tributes, words of comfort and memories of Janelle may be shared with the family at www.chboudreau.com