Janet L. Carignan

Janet L. Carignan
Loving mother and sister; 67

CHELMSFORD -- Janet L. (Gutknecht) Carignan, age 67, a longtime resident Chelmsford resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Robert D. Carignan.

Janet was born in Lowell, MA, on June 20, 1946, a daughter of Harold and Helen (Niedziela) Gutknecht. She received her education in the Lowell Schools.

Prior to her retirement, she had been employed by the former Lowell Institution for Savings as an Assistant Bank Teller for several years. In her earlier years, she had worked for the former Scott Jewelers in Downtown Lowell. Janet was a member of the Renaissance Club of Lowell. Her greatest joy was the time spent with her family.

Janet's survivors include: three sons, Stacey R. Carignan and his wife, Kelly, Peter P. Carignan, and Michael D. Carignan, all of Chelmsford, MA; two sisters, Teresa McCormack and her husband, William of Nashua, NH, and Patricia Aldrich and her husband, Edward of Lowell, MA; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Carignan of Chelmsford, MA; and also survived by nieces and nephews.

CARIGNAN -- Family and friends may call on Monday, Dec. 2, 2013 from 4 to 8 P.M. at the ARCHAMBAULT FUNERAL HOME, 309 Pawtucket St., Lowell. Janet's funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at St. John the Evangelist Church, 115 Middlesex St., North Chelmsford. Committal Services will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery Chapel, Lowell, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Janet may be made to the charity of one's choice. Funeral Director, Victor J. Archambault (978-459-9315).