Christiane GAGNEPAIN

Christiane enriched my life through her graciousness, kindness and willingness to help others. I will never forget her kindness to me when she climbed the stairs of her home several times in one day, to serve me hot tea when I was sick.

I will miss her joy and delight at our presence, and the beauty she shared with Ann and me as she took us to visit her friends in their homes, or had them to her home, that we might enjoy each other's company. She was a human treasure as she gave of herself to others.

We are so glad that we were able to meet and spend time with Christiane
She was a remarkable woman—so kind and gentle, with a smile that made everyone feel appreciated and loved. She was a true lady in every sense, and she will be deeply missed.
We hope you can find comfort in the many beautiful memories you shared, and in knowing that her love will always surround you. You and Christienne are in our prayers, and we hold you in our hearts during this time.
With much love

Annette and Stephen

A loving mother and a devoted grandmother to our children, she had a way of making us feel truly at home whenever we were with her. Whether we were talking on the phone or sitting together in her living room, she listened with her whole heart. She cared about the details of our lives—what we were celebrating, what we were struggling with, and everything in between.
She shared our joys as if they were her own, and when we faced hardships, she felt them deeply alongside us. In our hardest moments, she stood up for us without hesitation. She longed for peace, tried to understand others, and embraced people from different cultures and ways of life with genuine openness.
Already now, her absence leaves a quiet ache in our lives.
Romans 12:18
“If it is possible, … live at peace with everyone.”

Christiane, Quel plaisir de t'avoir connue a travers ces 50 annees! Quelles belles aventures nous avons vecues ensembles soit ici aux EEUU soit en France! Tu me manques, ma chere amie.

Chers Philippe, Anne, vos époux et vos enfants, tous ce qui étaint chers à Christiane. Je sais qu'elle vous manque énormément. Vous êtes tous dans mes pensées et prières les plus profondes. Je vous connais depuis 49 ans, depuis cette année si précieuse aux appartements de Tantra à Boulder, Colorado, quand nous avons veçu de nombreux moments d'aventure ensemble faisant des pique-niques et des randonnés dans les belles montagnes, parmi un milier d'autres choses. Les fois où je suis venue en France depuis lors - et où je vous ai rendu visite dans votre appartement à Besançon ainsi que dans votre merveilleuse maison à Recologne, beaucoup de fois, sont des souvenirs impérissables. Je veux que vous sachiez que je suis éternellement reconnaissante de l'amitié precieuse que nous avons partagée toutes ces années, même si j'ai passé beaucoup plus de temps avec vos parents, Philippe et Anne, qu'avec vous. Je tiens beaucoup à vous tous. J'ai appris beaucoup, beaucoup de belles choses de Christiane, et de la vie élegante qu'elle menait et j'ai apprecié son amitié constante toutes ces années plus que je ne saurait l'exprimer. Il y a un très grand vide dans mon coeur depuis dimanche, le 22 mars. Je vous souhaite la paix inexplicable de Dieu aujourd'hui, demain et dans les jours à venir. Je vous embrasse, Janie