Jane Gosselin

Jane Gosselin, 58, of Sanford, died April 19 at home after a lengthy illness.She was born in Sanford on April 13, 1950, the daughter of Albert N. and Annette (Boucher) Perron and attended local schools.After high school, Jane was first employed by Kostis Fruit Co. in Springvale, where she was employed as a bookkeeper in the payroll department. She later went to work for CETA employment agency as an applicant screener. When she married, she became the bookkeeper for their family business right up until her passing.When her daughter Bobbi-Lyn turned two years old, Jane began her 'soccer mom' career by enrolling her in dance and ballet, and the following year in gymnastics. Both activities went on simultaneously for the next 10 years. During the same time, she also enrolled her in diving and cheerleading, transporting her and her friends to practices and events all over New England. She loved taking children to her camp at the lake to enjoy summertime fun, and to her condominium at Waterville Valley in the New Hampshire mountains where they all enjoyed the winter activities that area had to offer.Jane became an expert skier and joined the Waterville Valley ski instructor's team. She particularly enjoyed teaching young children to ski at the Valley, including her daughter and friends, many of her nieces and nephews, and more recently, her granddaughter. She participated in women's ski groups, and skied at most of the New England ski areas with her fellow instructors. She truly loved her condominium in the mountains, not just in the winter, but in the summer and fall as well. It was a special place for her to spend time with family and friends.Jane also loved the beach, and spent many summer days along the coast. She made friends with many of the summer visitors there and with the local shopkeepers as well.Jane enjoyed photographing her daughter's events and as a result, she took a course in photography. She has since recorded countless family events with great pride. Whether it was a reunion, birthday party or any other event, she could be counted on to be there with camera at the readyJane had an avid interest in fitness. She worked out with aerobic equipment and was very involved with free weights. She had memberships in many local gyms and her advice was sought to assist with the formation of training regiments for others, putting her knowledge of proper techniques to good use.Some years after her father's passing, and at about the time of the birth of her granddaughter Kobeigh-Lyn, her mother became ill and was in need of assistance to stay at home. Jane moved into her home and became her primary care giver. These nine years were a busy time for her as her time was filled with her mother's care. But with the help of visiting nurses and from her brothers and sisters, she was able to maintain involvement in her daughter's activites and working for the family business. She was always upbeat and happy even though these pressures on her time left her with little time for those outdoor activities she so loved.She had a very special bond with her granddaughter and the joy she took from that relationship gave her enormous strength to do the impossible. During the last year of her mother's life, she was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm which required delicate and dangerous surgery. The surgery was successful, but during her recovery she was diagnosed with cancer. For sixteen months she underwent testing and treatment including radiation and chemotherapy. She continued to care for her mother for the first months of this time but eventually she became too ill herself to care for her any longer. Jane's mother was placed into a nursing home where she passed away a few months later. Jane stayed in her parent's home until it could be sold, was finally able to move back into her own home and passed away only 2 months later.Throughout her life Jane was generous to a fault, just like her father with whom she had a special relationship. She was generous with her money, but even more special and rare was the generosity she exhibited with her most precious gift : her time and endless love. May she rest in heavenly peace.Survivors include her husband of 28 years, Guy Gosselin of Sanford, her daughter and granddaughter, Bobby Lyn Cote and Kobeigh-Lyn Cote of Milton, NH, 3 brothers, Raymond Perron of Arizona, Patrick Perron of Standish, Rene Perron of Lyman, 2 sisters, Louise Bernier of Pittsfield, MA, Jeannine Brocklebank of Canadaigua, NY, and several nieces and nephews.At Jane's request, services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter Street, Sanford. To leave the family a message of condolence please use the "condolences" tab to the left.