LOWELL – Jeannie M. (Furber) Garneau, 83, a resident of the Pawtucketville section of Lowell, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Richard F. Garneau, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage.

Born in Amesbury, MA, on February 28, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Ramon and Christina (Robbie) Furber.

Jeannie was a graduate of Pentucket Regional in West Newbury where she played basketball and softball and was voted most athletic.

Prior to her retirement from the Center for Family Development in 2001, Jeannie worked as a home health aide for the Visiting Nurses Association and Family Services.

Jeannie enjoyed watching football and baseball, going to Mohegan Sun, and cross-country road trips with her husband Richard and his sister and her husband Rachel and Roger Millette.

Jeannie was also a supporter of St. Jude’s and Shriner’s hospital.

In addition to her husband, she leaves two children, Richard F. Garneau, Jr. and his wife Corrine of Lowell and Elaine Long of Westford; two grandchildren, Silas and Essence Garneau; a sister, Gladys Furber and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Wallace Furber, Judith Miller, Faith Janvrin and David Furber.

Relatives and friends are invited to Jeannie’s Memorial Visitation on Wednesday, October 21, from 4 until 7 PM at the McKenna-Ouellette Funeral Home, 327 Hildreth Street. Funeral Services will conclude the visitation at 7 PM. Burial will be private. For condolences and directions, please visit www.mckennaouellette.com.