Birth date: Dec 11, 1945 Death date: Nov 17, 2010
Jennifer Gilligan, age 64, of Sunnyvale, CA passed away on Wednesday, November 17th after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. During her fight, she was an inspiration to not only her family and friends, but her doctor, nurs Read Obituary
Jen, I love you so much. We had some really good times! It was so wonderful having a friend who thought the way I did. Out children and our husbands came first. We loved them more than life itself. Then came our guitars and music. My favorite musicians? Janis Ian, Joni Mitchell and you!”If I were a miller at a mill wheel grinding, would you miss your color box, and your soft shoe shining?”I love you, my heart hurts,Toni “##imported-begin##Toni Chelonis Tona##imported-end##
Jennifer, John and Micheal,Every now and then I search for my dear friend Jen on google. The best friend I ever had in my life. My heart is broken this evening to discover that she is not here, somewhere, making her wonderful music, sharing her wonderful love.I loved Jen (and Jack) so much. Truly have never had friends more loving or special since those days that John and I shared time with them. I am sure you know that your mother was one of the most wonderful people in this world. I miss her and my heart goes out to you and your families.Toni##imported-begin##Toni Chelonis Tona##imported-end##
Merry Christmas, Mimi! We miss you so much this holiday. We hope you have a smile on your face and spending it with Jack. We have your favorite light-up snowman at our house — I smile everytime I look at it and think of the many years I saw it set up and glowing at your house. Before the kids opened their presents from Santa this morning, we talked and reflected on the true meaning of Christmas and what we each were thinking about and what we were thankful for this year. I really felt your presence during this discussion, because so much of it revolved around you and things you taught us were important. Please know that we all feel very happy and lucky and healthy, although we are still sad at the same time. You are in our thoughts and hearts everyday! We love you always.##imported-begin##Lisa Gilligan##imported-end##
Messages written at the Memorial Service – Dec. 11, 2010- Thank you for all the love, Sis! Your Little Buddy- You would have been a fabulous sister-in-law. Love, Megan- Jen, Rest in peace. You & Jack are together again. Bee- Jen, I will always appreciate the support you gave Kathleen as you both battled cancer. You were her biggest cheerleader. Love, CarolThank you to all of you who attended the Memorial Service. I am certain Jennifer would have loved the outpouring of love and fond memories.##imported-begin##Lisa Gilligan##imported-end##
You are on our minds forever. Apart of us even though we’re apart. You will forever remain in our hearts.##imported-begin##Lisa Duron##imported-end##
Jen,I am so very sorry for your loss, I know this is a very hard time for you. Please always know I am here for you in any way i can be. Its amazing to see the picture of your mom and to look at her eyes and I can see you in them. I can see your beauty your strength and the most caring person I have ever known. I can just imagine all those qualities came from your mom and I am so very blessed to be your friend. I love you dearly!##imported-begin##Lorena Fikes##imported-end##
Jenni and Family,I had not seen your mother in many years but I do remember her fondly.My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.May Her Memory Be Eternal !!Love,Aliki and Family##imported-begin##Aliki Grampsas-Alexander##imported-end##
I love you very much! You were the best grandma ever. I had a great time with you. We had lots of good memories. I had lots of fun trips with you. You always made me feel special. You will always be special to me. I liked everything to do with you. Thank you for coming to all of my sports events. You were always there, and that meant a lot to me. You taught me a lot of good lessons. I know you will always love me, and I will always love you. I know you will always be up in Heaven smiling and watching someone you know.Love, Ryanxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox##imported-begin##Ryan Gilligan##imported-end##
I love you, Mimi, so much. You are the best grandma in the whole entire world. I liked making earrings with her. I loved when she did art with me. I loved when we did treasure hunts in her neighborhood. I would look for leaves and rocks and flowers. She had beautiful flowers on the bush in front of her house. You did play with me a lot. We had the most fun. oxoxoxoxoxocoxoxoxoLove, Casey##imported-begin##Casey Gilligan##imported-end##
A bright smile, a great laugh, a love of family, all of these things were Aunt Jennifer. She was a wife, Mother, Mother-in-law, SIster, Aunt and friend and to me she was also my cheerleader. As we both dealt with cancer issues she was always there to give me advice and constant words of encouragement. When I updated my caringbridge site she was always the first one to respond. She understood what was truly important and helped me keep that as my focus. When I was diagnosed with cancer I received this poem from a friend and it reminded me of Aunt Jennifer and how she handled her life over the past five years. What Cancer Cannot Do It cannot cripple love It cannot shatter hope It cannot corrode faith It cannot eat away peace It cannot destroy confidence It cannot kill friendships It cannot shut out memories It cannot silence courage It cannot reduce eternal life It cannot quench the spirit. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all.##imported-begin##Kathy O'Beirne##imported-end##
