Jeanine "was" the Dowager Countess of Lennox. She started performing at the Bristol Renaissance Faire in 1992. Usually walking with her friend Chuck Guthrie (William Cecil, Baron Burgleigh) with a smile on her face she would have no hesitation to tell you what's what if she felt strong about it. She was everyone's Mom or Grandmother. One of the Matrons of the faire she will always be missed swaggering about the faire with her "birdcage" hat and signature walking stick. We Love You Jeanine.

Jeanine began her final year at the faire in 2002 as usual and fell ill mid run. She spent weeks in the hospital and passed on September 5th.

The memorial service for Jeanine was held on October 21st at the Noble Fool Theatre in Chicago. It was a beautiful time with a great turn-out. Below is the original announcement for the event.

Please make it official the date for my mother's Memorial will be the evening of the 21st of October. 
A Monday night. Spread the word! 
The Venue will be: The Noble Fool Theater 
16 West Randolph 
Chicago, IL 60601 
Box: 312.726.1156 

Doors will open at 6:30 we'll begin the program About 7 or 7:30. 

- Phil (Lusardi)

 

At the time of Jeanine's passing I received the following message from Jeanine's son Phillipe:
"I want to take this opportunity to thank you and all of the people who are paying tribute to my mother. This is a very difficult time however your love is helping my family and I.  Phil"

Click here for a beautiful memorial to Jeanine by Dustin Andress