Jacqueline Anne Langlois

Jacqueline Langlois  83

Jackie died on July 24, 2018 at Saint Vincent’s Hospital, Worcester, Ma. after a battle with respiratory illness.  Born in Gardner, Ma. on October 24, 1934, she was the daughter of Ernest and Olivine Langlois, one of 13 children. 

She is survived by three sisters, Simone Langlois of Worcester,Ma,  Leonne Perreault of Gardner, Ma, and  Paulette Bergeron of Arundel, Maine, two brothers, Leo Langlois of Lawrence, Kansa and Eugene Langlois of Oxford, Ma.  And numerous nieces and nephews.

Jackie attended Commerce High School, Worcester, and earned a BA in English, at Anna Maria College.  She taught English at Leicester High School, and also worked at Worcester County Abstract Co. as title examiner for many years.

Jackie left for the mission field of Alaska, and served at the Copper Valley Mission School, and Our Lady of the Snows.  She also served in the African missions of Tanzania, Africa, and climbed Mount Kilamangaro during her mission.

After returning to work at Worcester County Abstract Company, she took a job at Consigli and Brucato Attorneys as title examinator until shortly before and during her illness.

Jackie was very active in pro-life work, especially Problem Pregnancy and found positive solutions for many pregnant women, saving the lives of many babies over the years at times using her own means and money or connecting them with lifesaving agencies like Catholic Charities' Marilac Manor, a home for women with a 'problem pregnancy'.

Jackie was devoted to her family and her friends, and to her beloved choir at St. Joseph Church, Worcester. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. 

Jackie’s funeral will be held on Saturday July 28^th.  Calling hours will be held at the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME AND CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. Worcester from 9-10:30am followed by a Mass in St. Joseph Church 35 Hamilton St. Worcester.  Burial will be at a later date.  Jackie’s family has requested that memorial contributions may be made in Jackie’s memory to either, Visitation House Inc. P.O. Box 60115 Worcester Ma 01605 or to Problem Pregnancy 495 Pleasant St Worcester 01609.