Jennifer grew up in the Pawtucketville section of Lowell. She attended Merrimack College and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2002 from the University of Massachusetts with a double major in Computer Information Systems and Management. She also received her certification as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer from Boston University.
In 2018, after spending over 15 years working as an Information Technology Senior Manager at Putnam Investments, Jennifer joined the Chelmsford Funeral Home staff working alongside her husband Paul. The transition was such a natural fit for Jennifer, that in addition to filling multiple roles at the funeral home, she eventually enrolled in mortuary school. Jennifer, like Paul, was honored when in 2019 they were approached by the Gacek family to consider purchasing the Dracut Funeral Home. She is happy to be part of two such wonderful and supportive communities.
In July 2021, Jennifer completed her education, graduating as Valedictorian from Funeral Institute of the Northeast, and was sworn in as a Licensed Funeral Director. Jennifer enjoys supporting our communities by serving on the Chelmsford Council on Aging (2019-2025), as well as the Dracut Old Home Day Committee and Dracut Rotary Club.
She is an active member and former Sunday School teacher at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Lowell where she is also a member of the Ladies Philoptochos Society.
Jennifer currently resides in Chelmsford with her husband Paul Hardy and their two loving daughters, Briana and Katherine.
Jennifer enjoys spending her free time building memories with her family. She enjoys traveling, sunny days at the beach and spending quality time with loved ones.
