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Jana M. Franck, 30 BANGOR -- Jana Marie Franck, 30, died unexpectedly Friday, Sept. 12, 2008. She was born March 27, 1978, in Bangor, the daughter of John J. and Gwen C. (Craig) Franck. Jana graduated from John Bapst Memorial High School in 1996, began her collegiate career at the University of Maine, Orono, and continued on to Pierre's School of Beauty, where she earned beautician and instructor degrees. Family was especially important to Jana. She was interested in researching her family's lineage and was looking forward to someday having a family of her own. Since childhood, Jana's favorite place to be was at her family's camp on Beech Hill Pond. It was there that she spent her free time writing, reading, painting, cooking, doing crossword puzzles and most importantly, being with her family. Jana was a caring big sister who led the way for Crystal and Craig, making sure they experienced everything life had to offer and then some. Jana lived a life of simple aspirations and to quote her journal, 'wished to always bring happiness to others.' Above all, Jana was a beautiful woman whose big heart, outgoing personality and larger than life spirit will be missed by all who love her. She is survived by her father, John J. Franck; brother, Craig C. Franck, sister, Crystal A. Gordon and her husband Jared; grandmother, Gloria Mallett; a special aunt and uncle, Judy and Garrel Craig; many other special aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her mother, Gwen; and grandparents, George Craig, Robert and Jana D. Franck. A funeral service will be held 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor, with the Rev. Seamus Griesbach officiating. The family invites relatives and friends to share conversation and refreshments at Brookings-Smith Family Center, 163 Center St., Bangor, after the service. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com. Those who wish to remember Jana in a special way may make gifts in her memory to: Bangor Humane Society 693B Mount Hope Ave. Bangor, Maine 04401 Jana M. Franck


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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Sep. 16, 2008.

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Jyll Smith

September 24, 2008

My deepest sympathies are with you all. I have many fond memories from both St. John's and John Bapst. She will be truly missed.
-Jyll (Soucy) Smith

Julie and David Reed

September 19, 2008

Dear John,
We want you to know we are thinking of you and your family.
Take care. With love,Julie and David

Jen Mitchell

September 18, 2008

Dear John, Crystal, & Craig,
My heart goes out to you for the terrible loss you have been given. Jana's flame burned brightly and she touched and brought smiles to many faces during her lifetime. No words will ease the pain of the present but time will bring the memories of laughter and the good times you all shared with your daughter and sister. My thoughts are with you all.

Joanna Faggiole

September 18, 2008

My deepest sympathies are with the Franck family...I was one of Jana's sorority sisters - one of many who loved and admired her very much. She always brought a smile to our face and made us laugh. She was always so giving of herself. We will keep her in our hearts always and our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Tarra Burke (Gray)

September 18, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss in your family. She will be missed. Jana was somone that always had a smile on her face. Everyone needs to have a little of Jana in them. My thougths and pryers are with you John, Crystal and Craig.

Ryan & Christen Maher

September 18, 2008

To the family of Jana,

Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of Jana she was a beautiful person who will always be remembered.

Jan Noble (Tash)

September 17, 2008

John and family,
Please accept my sincere, deepest sympathy on Jana's passing. Words cannot begin to express how sorry I am. May God comfort you in the way that his presence can be felt by each of you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers now, and in the days ahead...

Doug Adams

September 17, 2008

Dear John, Crystal, and Craig,
Deepest sympathies on your loss; my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Guy Ortega

September 17, 2008

To the Family of Jana,
Jana was a wonderful person and always made people smile. I graduated from Cosmetology School with Jana at Pierre's and eventually, her and I worked together as instructors. She will be missed. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Donna Thornton

September 17, 2008

Dear John, Crystal and Craig,

Lindsay and I send you our love and prayers at this time. Jana was so full of life and so kind. May you all find peace in knowing she is remembered with love.

Kristan Kennedy

September 17, 2008

I can't tell you how many people Jana blessed with her friendship. I was one of the lucky that got to have her in my life...I am forever grateful for her spunky upbeat personality and her willingness to be there when you needed her. She was a great friend friend and sister. Jana you are in my thoughts and my prayers. John, Crystal, and Craig my deepest sympathies go out to all of you during this time. God Bless.

With Love,

Barbara Frey

September 17, 2008

Crystal:
I am very sorry for the loss of your beloved sister Jana. I will always remember both of you as those two little girls, one of course (you) being a friend to my daughter Kristen and also one of my little girl scouts.
My deepest thoughts at this time of loss.

Rhonda Roig

September 16, 2008

Dear John, Crystal and Craig,
My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hold on to your memories to keep you going in the days ahead. My love to you all at this time and always. Cousin Rhonda

Samantha Shorette

September 16, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. I was a student at Pierre's while Jana was finishing her instructor's eductaion. I loved the way she brought lessons into the class in creative ways and admired her personality and knowledge. I will miss her greatly.

Aimee Corbin

September 16, 2008

John, Crystal and Craig,
it has been so many years since I have seen any of you. I can't express enough sympathy to your family I know it has been a very trying year for all of you. Jana was such a wonderful woman who I am glad to have been so close with for such a huge part of my youth. Funny how our lives took such a similar path even after we lost touch with eachother. She will be greatly missed by so many!! you will all be in my thoughts and prayers forever!!! Aimee Coltart

Donna ( George ) Leavitt

September 16, 2008

John, Crystal and Craig : You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Jana was a beautiful young woman. Her smile and bubbly personality were contagious. Jana will be greatly missed. Will always remember Jana and Tessa's laughter and craziness ( in a good way ) when they were at our home in Orrington . They always lit up our home when there.

Cathy & Robert Warden

September 15, 2008

Dear John and family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this most difficult time. Jana was a wonderful young woman full of life. May you find comfort and peace in your memories.

Pam Tardiff

September 15, 2008

John and family...I am so sorry to here of your loss. I remember Jana as a beautiful child who became an extraordinary woman. You're in my prayers.

Cathy Hall

September 15, 2008

John,
So many losses you have had - I am so sorry for you and your children. You are in my prayers.
Cathy Chute Hall

Erica Hake

September 15, 2008

John Crystal & Craig,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Jana was such a wonderful person with a big heart. I have so many fond memories of her. Her beautiful smile could warm your heart. She will be sadly missed. Love-Erica Hake

Charron Lisnik

September 15, 2008

Dear John, Crystal, and Craig, We are so saddened to learn of your loss of Jana. We are praying for you and your entire family at this difficult time.
The Lisnik family

Debbie Franck Marquis

September 15, 2008

Dear John,
My sympathies to you and your family. Not sure if you remember me, I am your cousin from Van Buren, Uncle Jimmy's daughter. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie

Gary and Cindy Milles

September 15, 2008

To the Franck family
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. When we remember Jana we will remember her beautiful smile.
Gary and Cindy Milles

Steve and Paula Hughes

September 15, 2008

There really are no words, we are so very, very sorry for all of you. God Bless.

Shane Bell

September 15, 2008

I am So Sorry For Your Loss, You Have My Deepest Sympathy...

Paula Ward Wilson

September 15, 2008

To the Franck and Craig family,Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of Janas passing. I have so many memories of her through the years, she always made me smile. May she be at peace in her mothers loving arms. Thoughts and prayers, Paula Ward Wilson

Olivia Lawrence

September 15, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Jana was a beautiful spirit and always will be.

Tina St Louis

September 15, 2008

Jana was a student of mine years ago at Pierre's and she was such a great soul. So bubbly and crazy! She will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to you all. God bless.

Tessa Lawrence

September 15, 2008

I want to share the outpouring of sypmathy I have received from friends of Jana's who attended high school and college with her. Her Tri Delta sisters, Megan, Nicole, Amy, Tatia, Kate, Kelly, Allison, Erica, Amelia, Erin, Rachel, Lynn, Frannie and many many others want to extend their deepest sympathies to the Franck family. Other close friends including Kevin and Lindsey O'Connell and several close friends from John Bapst also wish to share their condolences with Jana's family. Jana's loving and vibrant spirit will always be remembered and will live on through the lives of everyone she touched. She was beautiful and courageous, adventurous and kind, thoughtful and free spirited. Her friendship will be irreplaceable. Our thoughts and prayers are with her wonderful father John, loving sister Crystal, and caring brother Craig.

Terry Jacobs

September 15, 2008

John Crystal & Craig- I am so sorry to hear about Jana. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Arlene Franck, Beaulieu

September 15, 2008

Dear John,
I am truly sorry for the loss of your daughter, Jana..I don't know if you remember me, but I'm your Uncle Jimmy Franck's daughter. She sounds like an exceptionally nice young lady, wish I could have know her.

Deanna Novak

September 15, 2008

I am incredibly saddened to hear of Jana's passing. I have always remembered her smile and laugh througout my life and I hold very special memories of her and your family. All my love to you at this tough time, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deanna

Linda Hake

September 15, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I thought the world of Jana and loved her smile. She always brightened up any room she was in and was a great friend to Erica.

Michael Franck

September 15, 2008

I know the pain you are feeling. John you were there for me. I would like to be there for you.

Janna Martin

September 15, 2008

John & Family,

My thoughts are prayers are with you during these difficult times. Memories are a precious thing.

Don and Rena Franck

September 15, 2008

Dear John and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief.. May your memories bring you comfort.

Laura

September 15, 2008

John, Crystal and Craig,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in your happy times and memories of Jana. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Adam Burke

September 15, 2008

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

John King

September 15, 2008

John and family, I'm so sorry for your lose

Penny Tardiff-Bisping

September 15, 2008

Dear John,

I am so very sad to hear about Jana. I remember her as a bright beautiful child when I rented the room from you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Sincerely,

Penny Tardiff-Bisping

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