Celebrating the Life of
Jeannine Carpenter
November 14, 1948 — February 2, 2023
Obituary
Celebration of Life
2:00 PST
May 13th, 2023
St. Pancratius Church
3519 St. Pancratius Place
Lakewood, CA 90712
Small Gathering Proceeding:
2917 Daneland St.
Lakewood, CA 90712
LONG BEACH, California – Mrs. Marie Jeannine Elizabeth (Gendron) Carpenter, died 9:15 pm, Thursday evening, February 2, 2023 at Long Beach Memorial Hospital; after battling an extensive illness. She was 74 years old.
Oldest daughter, Jeannine, was born and raised by her beloved parents Roger and Lucille (Beliveau) Gendron, also from Manchester, New Hampshire. She graduated from Manchester West High School in 1966; then later from Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing as a registered nurse. She began her professional career at Sacred Heart Hospital in Manchester, New Hampshire. As a nursing angel for 54 years, Jeannine cared for others unconditionally in the units of Critical, Intensive, and Emergency Room Care at: St. Francis of Lynwood, Doctors Hospital of Lakewood, Long Beach Community Hospital, Little Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance, and lastly Long Beach Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Francis Carpenter Senior of Long Beach, California; daughter, Charlene Anita Carpenter Fernandez of Lakewood, California; son, Robert Francis Carpenter Junior, of Star, Idaho; two grandchildren, Steeler and Brooklyn Fernandez of Lakewood, California; six younger sisters: Pauline Montminy of Manchester, New Hampshire; Rose Aimee Gendron of Belmont, New Hampshire; Susan Gendron of Coalinga, California; Noella Saldana of Huron, California; Denise Leclerc of Loudon, New Hampshire, as well as, Ann Linehan of Ladera Ranch, California; and younger brother, Richard Gendron of Manchester, New Hampshire; followed by a plethora of nieces and nephews.
Her generous spirit and devotion to serving others was evident in her life’s work and human connections. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, godmother, friend and colleague…she knew no strangers and shined love and light into everyone she met.
"For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."-Matthew 6:21
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This was one of my greatest memories of Jeannine where she attended my son's Christening in 2008. Leticia, my other dear friend, was the one holding my son and was also very close to her.
Jeannine & Bob's 50th Anniversary: Top Left to Right-Steeler, Charlene, Brooklyn, Louisa & Robert
Brooklyn with her Meemaw
Yosemite
After wedding celebration in Yosemite
Photo of Precious Jeannine Carpenter Event: Jean and Yadira Saldana * Wedding, California Guests: Jeannine Carpenter Seated with Ernesto (Family) And Enrique Saldana Brother-in-Law
First and foremost, Jeannine’s Greatest Gift was her Grace and Loving Gentle Spirit of God. She Was steadfast and embraced all Of humanity with “her Abundant Love, Radiant Light, Always with Encouragement, Joy, Supportiveness And Generosity towards each and every one of her (6) sisters, our brother and cared deeply for our Loving parents prior to their passing years ago. I will always treasured her delectable desserts during Holidays and Special Family Birthdays, Anniversary celebration events. Honestly, she “Sparkled”, a True Lady filled with Maturity and Wisdom beyond measure. As her younger sister, I was later blessed with the opportunity to Benefit from working at Long Beach Community Hospital Emergency Dept, With Jeannine where I saw her reach Out to every patient with a Great Loving Compassionate Heart while nurturing her hospital patients’ every Need and concerns. She never stopped caring. Professionally, she Engaged with nursing students, staff, Physicians of most specialties to assure all of her extended medical Families needs were met with utmost Care! Lastly, during her suffrage with terminal illness at Broadway-by-the-Sea, Long Beach, CA. My sister Jeannine established close friendships With staff at all levels of the medical Profession even though she knew Her remaining time on earth was Coming to an end soon, yet she Kept on serving her Lord and Savior Endlessly, caring for her Precious roommate in skilled nursing facility. She was a True Treasure in Action! I will always “Value” my sister’s Gift of Love and Grace Forevermore! She is profoundly missed. However, Jeannine’s Spirit of Life is deeply embedded within my heart! Susan GENDRON Coalinga California
Jean-Gabriel’s wedding, Jeannine was his Godmother and accompanied him on this important occasion.💕
I will never forget the kindness and pure heart of my dear friend. She had the motherly love that cared and protected her friends like me during my saddest and lowest point of my life. Her sense of humanity in devoting care to her friends and even patients was an inspiration to many. Her brilliant ideas that guided me deal with some difficult circumstances will surely be missed. A very soft spoken and humble friend, Jeannine was more than a co-worker. I am forever thankful for her selfless love. May Almighty God bless her soul and provide healing and comfort to the family she left behind. We will always love you JC!
Rest In Peace Jay
Matante Jeannine was a force for all things good in this world. She showed up for all of the big moments in my life and many of the small ones too. I always admired her natural gift of hospitality. She made me feel so important in her eyes. She loved me like I was one of her own. Her positive influence and generous spirit filled my heart when it was broken. Our only west coast connection to our east coast family for many years, she worked hard to keep us all in touch. My heart is broken for her family and the friends she leaves behind, as I know we all will miss her dearly.
We will miss you so very much, there is no hours that my thoughts are with you. Please enjoy your well deserve rest. You will watch over all of us. Your were my hearth SISTER. I will miss that little chevette going to lunch with you. Rest in PEACE my little sister. Love Helene
First and foremost, Jeannine’s Greatest Gift was her Grace and Loving Gentle Spirit of God. She Was steadfast and embraced all Of humanity with “her Abundant Love, Radiant Light, Always with Encouragement, Joy, Supportiveness And Generosity towards each and every one of her (6) sisters, our brother and cared deeply for our Loving parents prior to their passing years ago. I will always treasured her delectable desserts during Holidays and Special Family Birthdays, Anniversary celebration events. Honestly, she “Sparkled”, a True Lady filled with Maturity and Wisdom beyond measure. As her younger sister, I was later blessed with the opportunity to Benefit from working at Long Beach Community Hospital Emergency Dept, With Jeannine where I saw her reach Out to every patient with a Great Loving Compassionate Heart while nurturing her hospital patients’ every Need and concerns. She never stopped caring. Professionally, she Engaged with nursing students, staff, Physicians of most specialties to assure all of her extended medical Families needs were met with utmost Care! Lastly, during her suffrage with terminal illness at Broadway-by-the-Sea, Long Beach, CA. My sister Jeannine established close friendships With staff at all levels of the medical Profession even though she knew Her remaining time on earth was Coming to an end soon, yet she Kept on serving her Lord and Savior Endlessly, caring for her Precious roommate in skilled nursing facility. She was a True Treasure in Action! I will always “Value” my sister’s Gift of Love and Grace Forevermore! She is profoundly missed. However, Jeannine’s Spirit of Life is deeply embedded within my heart! Susan Gendron of Coalinga, California
I will miss my friend. She was a sweet and caring lady. She helped comfort me during my mom’s celebration and was such a joy to talk to. She had a great sense of humor. Until Heaven, 👋🏽 see you later.💕
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