Grad 1996 Janie Moreau was born on April 6 1978. Her life was cut short, on July 31 2002, when she died tragically in a tractor-trailer accident on the Renous Highway. She was a student at the University of Moncton, majoring in management. She was just starting her career with Rogers Cable, here in Moncton. She was the daughter of Jacques & Huguette Moreau of Edmundston NB, the sister of Emilie Moreau (Fredericton NB), Jean-Marc Moreau (Edmundston NB) and Mylene Moreau (Moncton NB). On April 11 2002, she gave birth to her first and only child, Alexandre James Moreau, at the Georges Dumont Hospital. He was just 3 months old when she passed away. As a child, Janie was quiet, and loved to entertain herself. I remember her playing « peek-a-boo » in her playpen with her « blanky », while mom was busy doing laundry or some other household chore. She had light blond hair and big green eyes. Her best friend was Emilie, my other sister. They were a year and a month, to the day, apart, so they shared many life experiences together. I was her idol (I'd like to believe that). Imagine! I was 7 years her elder so she loved to ask me questions, wear my clothes and hang out with me. Both her and Emilie used to come in my room at night and ask to sleep with me. Since I only had a twin bed, we got crowded sometimes, especially when our cat Kiki wanted in too! After I moved to Moncton, Janie always made it a point to come visit for March break. So that week was always reserved for her. We always planned a few activities with my husband. One year, we went bowling, and our nickname for her was « Jane the pain ». My husband entered that instead of her name in the computer and whenever she got a spare or a strike, « Jane the pain » would flash on the screen for all to see. We laughed quite a bit, especially since she didn’t notice right away. She also loved wrestling, especially «The Rock». Janie and Chris used to watch pay-per-views and bug each other about who would win (my husband is a Steve Austin fan). Janie & Dad Janie was a very beautiful, soft spoken, happy, smart, strong woman. I say she was a strong woman because I was with her when she gave birth to Alexandre. I held her hand, even though she never complained. I was in « awe » of her that day, as well as on cloud nine. It was such a beautiful, wonderful gift of life, of love, to be able to share with her. « Thank you God for allowing me to be there with her ». After she had Alexandre, she wanted more children. She had found a love that can never be replaced, or taken away. She was in her glory being a mom. Alexandre 2004 She came to Moncton 4 years ago to continue her education. Once here, she didn’t want to leave. She decided to call Moncton home, to the chagrin of my parents. She worked part-time while she was studying, and had recently got hired full-time by Rogers Cable. Her life, this year, was filled with work, love, happiness, and hope for the future. She was the glue that kept our family united, for that, we miss her even more. She always called all of us and made certain we got together, when the opportunity presented itself. Family was of up-most importance to her. Janie loved to « hang out ». She used to « tag along » with my parents. They do a lot of camping during the summer, in Shediac and Cap Pele. They would roll into town and pick up Jane. She would spend as much time with each of us as she possibly could. For New Year’s 2000-2001, we had a party at our house. Everyone came, brother, sisters, close friends (no parents though). We took some wonderful pictures of all 4 siblings, memories to treasure forever. My friends became her friends; she was pretty amazing. For a while, she didn’t have a car, so she’d hop-in with us to go visit. Sometimes Frank (Emilie’s friend) would come pick her up from Oromocto and bring her to Edmundston. After she had Alexandre, she bought a car, so she traveled quite a bit, to ensure all of our family got to spend time with him. She was so happy! She’d go 4 wheeling with my brother, go out to the clubs with Emilie. All this while mom & dad spoiled Alexandre. She always had time to listen to us, regardless of what she was going through personally, she never complained and rarely asked for help. She wanted to do it on her own. Quite independent my sister! Canada Day Weekend @ Aboiteau Beach She was having a blast; life was good! She was very natural, we teased her and called her «tree hugger». Didn’t wear a lot of makeup, didn’t dye her hair (until this year), and when Emilie & I got tattooed, she came with us, but refused to get ink imprinted on her skin forever. She could have spent a lifetime studying, as she loved to go to school, and learn. She was planning on continuing her education part-time, even after becoming a mom. She never got a chance to graduate from l’Universite de Moncton…that’s too bad; I would have loved to see her, so proud. She’s been gone for only a few months now, and everyday I miss her. I miss our chats, her laugh, her big eyes when you told her news, good or bad. Loved, she was! People whose lives she had touched came by clusters to pay their respect. Some co-workers drove all the way from Moncton. It was obvious to our family, that she had affected many souls, not just ours. Twenty-four is still too young to die, but as young as she was, she had lived a full and happy life. Dear Janie, there is a space in my heart that is always yours. Mylene xoxoxo