It is with great sadness that the family of Melissa Ann Jaques announce her passing on her 49th birthday, December 30th, 2023, after a three and a half year long battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Much loved daughter of Carol and the late Allan (2013) Jaques and sister of Shain Jaques and his spouse Lisa Laframboise. Loving aunt of Chantel and Nick Ruddock and children Alonzo, McKenzye, Trenton and Brooklynn and Amanda and Tyler Harris and children Liam and Alex. Great Niece of her favourites Donna and Gerald Nettleton. Niece of Wayne and Karen Lassaline. Predeceased by grandparents Ray and Jean Jaques and Jerry and Catherine Lassaline and aunts and uncles Mona and Ken Campbell, Ivan and Shirley Jaques and Dolores and Russell Jaques. Pets always had a special place in Melissa's heart and she loved to have the cats George and Gracie and dogs Alfie and Daisy visit her at the hospital. The family would like to thank the nurses and all staff of the Bluewater Health, Palliative Care who have been there for Melissa the last three plus years. An Open House to celebrate Melissa’s life will be held at the Smith Family Centre (in front of Smith Funeral Home), 1576 London Line, Sarnia, on Friday, January 5, 2024 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Bluewater Health – Palliative Care or the Sarnia & District Humane Society (cheques only at the funeral home please).