Jennifer L. Janiak, 21, of Chester, NH, died Friday January 30, 2015 in the Parkland Medical Center in Derry following a brief illness. She was born in Derry on February 20, 1993, the daughter of Thomas and Janet (Buckley) Janiak, and had been a resident of Chester for the past 12 years. She was a graduate of Pinkerton Academy, Class of 2011, where she was a member of the National Honor Society, Editor-In-Chief of the yearbook, Editor of the school's literary magazines, and was a Spanish mentor to elementary school children. In December 2014, Jennifer graduated from Boston University with a double major in Journalism and English. She was involved with various journalism clubs, the Knitting Club, and was a member of the B.U. Quidditch team. Jennifer had a volunteer spirit, and was involved with Cradles to Crayons in Boston, MA, helped organize a Relay for Life team, and played Bingo with senior citizens. Jen interned at media outlets in Boston and London. She recently had the opportunity to live out a life long dream of studying in London and visiting Europe. She was a passionate reader and loved to run. One of her favorite things was spending time with friends and family. She brought real happiness to everyone who knew her.
In addition to her parents of Chester, she is survived by two brothers, Joseph Janiak and TJ Janiak of Chester; her maternal grandparents, Rosalie & Richard Buckley of Derry, her paternal grandparents Albert and Nancy Janiak of Florida, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Calling hours were held on Tuesday, February 3rd from 4 - 8pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. A Liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00am in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 26 Crystal Avenue, Derry. Private burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in E. Derry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in Jen's name.