Jacqueline Collette Janas, 84, longtime resident of Merrimack, NH passed away on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 at the All American Assisted Living in Londonderry, NH after a period of declining health.

Born in Nashua, NH on May 5th, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Lucille (St. Jacques) Obin. She was raised in Nashua and was a graduate of Merrimack High School.

For many years, Jacqueline was a Quality Assurance Specialist for Sanders Associates until her retirement. Following retirement, she volunteered for St. Joseph Community Services and Meals on Wheels. She belonged to Merrimack Citizen Club, Friends of Hudson Senior Citizens, Senior Activity Center in Nashua and American Association of Retired Persons.

In her free time, she loved to play cribbage, bingo, taking trips and enjoying life with her family and friends.

Along with her parents, she was pre-deceased by her husband of 56 years, Edward Janas on August 4th, 2022, her son John Janas on November 22nd, 1977 and a daughter-in-law, Roberta Janas in 2023.

She will be forever loved and remembered by her two children, Master Chief Petty Officer Robert Janas, Retired of FL and Patricia Girouard of Merrimack; two grandchildren, Master Sargant Christopher Girouard and his wife Kendra of PA and Rachel Caliguiri of Merrimack; two great-grandchildren, Kendall and Collette along with several nieces, nephews and many friends.

A graveside service will be held at Last Rest Cemetery, 13 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 at 11 AM.