WATERVILLE – After a long period of declining health, the last two weeks of which was spent at Northern Light Continuing Care Lakewood, Annette M. Jacques passed away peacefully on Dec. 14, 2023.

Born July 16, 1943 in Waterville, she was the daughter of Angelie (Guite) and Arthur Jacques. Upon entering the world, Annette became a resident of the house that her parents built in 1940. She died while still a resident of that house. Eighty years living in the same house is a claim that not many can make.

After high school, Annette entered the workforce and had a couple of shorter-term jobs until she found her career home at Keyes Fiber Credit Union which is now KSW Credit Union. It is from there that she retired in 2003 after a period spanning several decades.

Like her father, Annette found enjoyment in taking frequent walks. As a dog lover, she always walked with doggy treats in her pocket to share with whosever’s dog she came across. As a longtime supporter of Special Olympics, she donated many volunteer hours both during her career and during retirement.

Knitting was a notable hobby for which she was famous throughout the family. Another focus of Annette’s was on making her highly desired chocolate chip cookies that were doled out by the bag full! Visiting family out of state was also high on her list of pleasures as was spending time at the family’s Great Pond oasis.

In addition to her parents, Annette was predeceased by her infant brother, Thomas, brother, Gerry Jacques of Harrisonburg, Va.; and her youngest nephew, Mark Bourgoin of Waterville.

Close family survivors include her sister, Carmen Bourgoin and husband Wayne of Winslow and sister-in-law, Jan Jacques of Harrisonburg, Va. Additionally, she leaves behind many nieces and nephews including David Jacques and wife Beth of Highlands Ranch, Colo., Paul Jacques and wife Wendy of Franklin, Mass., Mary Anne Felts and husband Sam of Apex, N.C., Kathleen White of Vinton, Va., Anna King of Harrisonburg, Va., Tom Jacques of Reston, Va., Aimee Bourgoin of Waterville and Scott Bourgoin and wife Dawn of Saco. Also, Annette was the proud aunt of nine great-nephews, four great-nieces; and two great-great-nephews.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. David Preston who so thoughtfully and sensitively provided Annette’s medical care for so many years. To Maine General Medical Center Hospice, Lakewood Continuing Care and Beacon Hospice staffs, we extend our heartfelt appreciation for their exceptional care and compassion, during her last weeks. Also, our thanks to Christina Hill, Caroline Towel and Patty Clement who provided caring long-term home care until her health required the move to Lakewood. Additionally, our appreciation is extended to her special friends Ann Boulette and Marsha Rohman who continually provided their emotional support and who each took Annette out at least monthly for breakfast social interaction when she would otherwise not have been able to go.

In accordance with Annette’s prearrangements, there will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Notre Dame Catholic Church on Silver Street in Waterville at 9 a.m. on Dec. 30. Interment will be privately done at Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery in Waterville.

Arrangements are under the care of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, please visit http://www.VeilleuxFuneralHome.com to share your condolences and memories with Annette’s family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in her name to the Maine Special Olympics or the Waterville Humane Society.

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