Sue Gignac was a remarkably gifted teacher of both Spanish and French. Teaching seemed to be in her blood, as she followed in the footsteps of her father, himself a legendary teacher. After her retirement, Sue continued to work as a teaching volunteer at a local school, helping young children who were new to this country learn to speak English. She took a lot of pleasure in being known as "Miss Sue."
It was not the easiest of paths for Sue, as some of her high school teachers refused to encourage her; in fact some were rather direct in telling her that she lacked the ability to do this. However, in college she had the pleasure of getting to know many of her professors, two of whom became mentors to her. They always encouraged Sue, and took a great deal of pleasure in her academic success. Those two even joined her in celebrating her graduation, and helped her secure a teaching position during an era when the jobs were scarce.
Early in her career, Sue also coached the High School Cheerleaders, a task that she actually found rather fun.
A great source of joy came into Sue's life with the birth of her three children. Being a good Mother seemed to come naturally to her. She just always seemed to know what to do and how to do it. As the children grew, Sue became the consummate team mother for all of their sporting events.
Anyone who had been to Sue's home realized she was a remarkably good hostess, a superb cook, and an expert at interior decorating. The neighborhood kids, and her children's friends, were always made to feel at home. She always welcomed the kids to come over and use the pool during the summer months.
Sue and Henry traveled the world, including many journeys to Europe and South Africa. She had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed learning about other cultures.
During the final two years of her life, Sue displayed remarkable strength and courage. She lost her husband, Hank, to Covid, her mother to age, and her sister-in-law to cancer. She was bowed, but not broken. She was still planning trips, and looking forward to watching her grandchildren grow up. Sadly, her own body began to fail, and she departed us far too soon.
It was not the easiest of paths for Sue, as some of her high school teachers refused to encourage her; in fact some were rather direct in telling her that she lacked the ability to do this. However, in college she had the pleasure of getting to know many of her professors, two of whom became mentors to her. They always encouraged Sue, and took a great deal of pleasure in her academic success. Those two even joined her in celebrating her graduation, and helped her secure a teaching position during an era when the jobs were scarce.
Early in her career, Sue also coached the High School Cheerleaders, a task that she actually found rather fun.
A great source of joy came into Sue's life with the birth of her three children. Being a good Mother seemed to come naturally to her. She just always seemed to know what to do and how to do it. As the children grew, Sue became the consummate team mother for all of their sporting events.
Anyone who had been to Sue's home realized she was a remarkably good hostess, a superb cook, and an expert at interior decorating. The neighborhood kids, and her children's friends, were always made to feel at home. She always welcomed the kids to come over and use the pool during the summer months.
Sue and Henry traveled the world, including many journeys to Europe and South Africa. She had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed learning about other cultures.
During the final two years of her life, Sue displayed remarkable strength and courage. She lost her husband, Hank, to Covid, her mother to age, and her sister-in-law to cancer. She was bowed, but not broken. She was still planning trips, and looking forward to watching her grandchildren grow up. Sadly, her own body began to fail, and she departed us far too soon.
Sue Gignac was a remarkably gifted teacher of both Spanish and French. Teaching seemed to be in her blood, as she followed in the footsteps of her father, himself a legendary teacher. After her retirement, Sue continued to work as a teaching volunteer at a local school, helping young children who were new to this country learn to speak English. She took a lot of pleasure in being known as "Miss Sue."
It was not the easiest of paths for Sue, as some of her high school teachers refused to encourage her; in fact some were rather direct in telling her that she lacked the ability to do this. However, in college she had the pleasure of getting to know many of her professors, two of whom became mentors to her. They always encouraged Sue, and took a great deal of pleasure in her academic success. Those two even joined her in celebrating her graduation, and helped her secure a teaching position during an era when the jobs were scarce.
Early in her career, Sue also coached the High School Cheerleaders, a task that she actually found rather fun.
A great source of joy came into Sue's life with the birth of her three children. Being a good Mother seemed to come naturally to her. She just always seemed to know what to do and how to do it. As the children grew, Sue became the consummate team mother for all of their sporting events.
Anyone who had been to Sue's home realized she was a remarkably good hostess, a superb cook, and an expert at interior decorating. The neighborhood kids, and her children's friends, were always made to feel at home. She always welcomed the kids to come over and use the pool during the summer months.
Sue and Henry traveled the world, including many journeys to Europe and South Africa. She had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed learning about other cultures.
During the final two years of her life, Sue displayed remarkable strength and courage. She lost her husband, Hank, to Covid, her mother to age, and her sister-in-law to cancer. She was bowed, but not broken. She was still planning trips, and looking forward to watching her grandchildren grow up. Sadly, her own body began to fail, and she departed us far too soon.
It was not the easiest of paths for Sue, as some of her high school teachers refused to encourage her; in fact some were rather direct in telling her that she lacked the ability to do this. However, in college she had the pleasure of getting to know many of her professors, two of whom became mentors to her. They always encouraged Sue, and took a great deal of pleasure in her academic success. Those two even joined her in celebrating her graduation, and helped her secure a teaching position during an era when the jobs were scarce.
Early in her career, Sue also coached the High School Cheerleaders, a task that she actually found rather fun.
A great source of joy came into Sue's life with the birth of her three children. Being a good Mother seemed to come naturally to her. She just always seemed to know what to do and how to do it. As the children grew, Sue became the consummate team mother for all of their sporting events.
Anyone who had been to Sue's home realized she was a remarkably good hostess, a superb cook, and an expert at interior decorating. The neighborhood kids, and her children's friends, were always made to feel at home. She always welcomed the kids to come over and use the pool during the summer months.
Sue and Henry traveled the world, including many journeys to Europe and South Africa. She had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed learning about other cultures.
During the final two years of her life, Sue displayed remarkable strength and courage. She lost her husband, Hank, to Covid, her mother to age, and her sister-in-law to cancer. She was bowed, but not broken. She was still planning trips, and looking forward to watching her grandchildren grow up. Sadly, her own body began to fail, and she departed us far too soon.
