Imelda Goguen-Jacob
1930 - 2021
Imelda Goguen-Jacob
Visitation Information
Visitation
Vendredi 14h à 16h chez Frenette à Moncton et Samedi de 9h à 10h30
Service Information
Service Date
Saturday August 28, 2021
Service Time
10h30 / 10:30 am
Service Location
Église Saint-Pierre R.C. Church, 2000 Route 134, Cocagne
Burial Information
Burial Location
Cimetière Saint-Pierre cemetery, Cocagne
Requested Charity
Société canadienne du cancer / Canadian Cancer Society
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Imelda Goguen-Jacob, 91, of Moncton, passed away on Tuesday August 24, 2021 at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont UHC. Born in Cocagne, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jaddus and Hélène (Bourque) Goguen.

She is survived by four step-children: Bernice Warner of Charlotte, NC, Roger Jacob (Bobbie) and Louise Ramsay (Phil), both of Waltham, MA, and Marcel Jacob (Julie) of Atlanta, GA; eight step-grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law: Jeannine Goguen of Cocagne and Maria Goguen of Shediac; as well as several nieces and nephews whom she greatly loved. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She was predeceased by her husband, David Jacob (2011); three sisters: Marguerite Després (Lucien), Thérèse Melanson (Eudore), and Marie Doucet (Bernard); four brothers: Désiré (Cécile), Joseph, Roméo (Juliette) and Adrien.

Imelda has devoted her entire life to teaching during 35 years. She held a Masters in Education from the Université de Moncton. Her first 18 years of teaching were during her religious life in the Congrégation Notre-Dame of Montréal. She was then school principal for grades 1 to 12 for several years. She was a member of the retired teachers group in Moncton, Cercle Jacqueline-Collette, as well as the Golden Age Clubs of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Cocagne and Grande-Digue. Upon her retirement, she volunteered in pastoral care at the Dr-Georges-L.-Dumont Hospital. She also did tutoring to help students who struggled with learning.

She loved everything in life. She took lessons in painting, music, gymnastics, and exercises. She loved walking and nature: the flowers, the garden, the trees, the sea, dancing, and the birds. She had a zest for life that brought a note of freshness around you. She has shown great courage with illness and hardship. She will be greatly missed.

The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (858-1900) Friday from 2 to 4 pm and in the church slumber room in Cocagne on Saturday from 9 am until time of funeral mass celebrated at Saint-Pierre R.C. Church, 2000 Route 134, Cocagne, on Saturday August 28 at 10:30 am. Due to the pandemic, face coverings are recommended and social distancing regulations are in effect. Interment will be in Cocagne. The funeral mass will be videotaped, and the video will be available on her obituary on our Website at the end of the day. In memory of Imelda, a contribution to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

 

Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com

 

Imelda Goguen-Jacob