1930
Janet
2013
Janet A. (Streeter) Thomas
April 11, 1930 — July 25, 2013
WINCHENDON – Janet Thomas passed away on July 25, 2013 at UMASS/Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, with her family at her side.
Janet was the daughter of Francis and Anna Streeter of Winchendon, MA. Her husband of 61 years and the love of her life, Raymond Thomas, passed away on May 2, 2013. She leaves her two children and their families: Susan (Thomas) Hitchcock and her husband Charles Hitchcock Jr. of Sterling, MA and grandsons Charles G. Hitchcock, III and Andrew T. Hitchcock and her son, Gary S. Thomas of Palm Coast, Florida and grandchildren, Rebecca Stratford and Kyle Thomas. She leaves a sister, Judith Olechnicki of Enfield, Connecticut. Janet was predeceased by her brother, Francis Streeter.
Janet was a graduate of the Newton Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a nurse for many years in Newton and Winchendon.
Janet was passionate about the importance of education and served on the Winchendon School Committee for six years. She was a member of various local groups, including, most recently, The Friends of the Library. Janet’s gregarious and caring personality was known to all. She made friends easily and was always available to listen and assist when family, friends and organizations in the community needed her. Janet continually demonstrated her love of all things that involved her family. She will be remembered as a trusted friend and a selfless wife, mother and grandmother.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon, MA on Monday, August 5, 2013 at 3 P.M. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 3 P.M. preceding the service.
The family requests that flowers be omitted. Donations may be made to Clark Memorial YMCA, 155 Central Street, Winchendon, MA 01475 for children/family memberships.
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Janet was the daughter of Francis and Anna Streeter of Winchendon, MA. Her husband of 61 years and the love of her life, Raymond Thomas, passed away on May 2, 2013. She leaves her two children and their families: Susan (Thomas) Hitchcock and her husband Charles Hitchcock Jr. of Sterling, MA and grandsons Charles G. Hitchcock, III and Andrew T. Hitchcock and her son, Gary S. Thomas of Palm Coast, Florida and grandchildren, Rebecca Stratford and Kyle Thomas. She leaves a sister, Judith Olechnicki of Enfield, Connecticut. Janet was predeceased by her brother, Francis Streeter.
Janet was a graduate of the Newton Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a nurse for many years in Newton and Winchendon.
Janet was passionate about the importance of education and served on the Winchendon School Committee for six years. She was a member of various local groups, including, most recently, The Friends of the Library. Janet’s gregarious and caring personality was known to all. She made friends easily and was always available to listen and assist when family, friends and organizations in the community needed her. Janet continually demonstrated her love of all things that involved her family. She will be remembered as a trusted friend and a selfless wife, mother and grandmother.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon, MA on Monday, August 5, 2013 at 3 P.M. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 3 P.M. preceding the service.
The family requests that flowers be omitted. Donations may be made to Clark Memorial YMCA, 155 Central Street, Winchendon, MA 01475 for children/family memberships.
www.stone-ladeau.com
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