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Janet Truesdell Obituary
Shelburne Falls, MA - Janet E. (Miller) Truesdell, 72, of Mechanic St., passed away at home on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
Janet was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 4, 1951 the daughter of Charles E. and Rosemarie (Hartmann) Miller.
On April 4, 1970 she was married to David Truesdell.
Janet was a caregiver to people in their homes. She was a compassionate and loving support to patients of all ages in all stages of health. She became a part of her patients' family due to her dedication and care, and she cherished the connections she had made over the years with each and every patient.
The strong relationships she developed with her patients is directly related to her love of family. Janet adored her family and her unconditional love was evident to all. Her greatest joy in life was her family and she will be deeply missed.
Her loving and adoring family includes her husband David, son Matthew Truesdell of Shelburne Falls, son Peter Truesdell and his wife Karen of Northfield, grandchildren Noah Truesdell, Ryan Lewis, Brie Lewis, Lilly Truesdell, Eleanor and Hannah Handschuh.
Janet was predeceased by her parents, her daughter Rebecca Handschuh, her son-in-law Lucas Handschuh and her daughter-in-law Nancy Truesdell.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, https://donate.cancer.org
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Memories and Condolences
for Janet Truesdell
Chris n Stan
May 31, 2024
Dear David and family. We are saddened to hear of Janet´s passing. We looked forward to our dinners and lunches out. Us gals loved getting together. Dave we send hugs and our love. She was such a wonderful person and friend.
Chris n Stan
MARTIN G BAYERLE
May 4, 2024
My best cousin! I called you today for our usual birthday greetings and was going to rib you why you missed mine in April. I guess you have a good excuse. As children, we always had joint birthday parties. And the holidays, Christmases, Thanksgivings (watching the Wizard of Oz) - the memories are so wonderful! I will miss you greatly!
Michele
January 21, 2024
David & Family
I´m so sorry to hear about the passing of Janet. My condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.
Michele & Jordyn
Brie
January 18, 2024
Grandma I love you so so much. As much as much as I miss you and wish you were still here, I am at peace known that you are no longer suffering and in pain. I thank you so much for raising me when my mom passed away. you became my second mom. The kids and I will always cherish those memories.
Linda Rowland
January 17, 2024
Oh I am so sorry to hear the news of Janet!!
She was one in a million.
Big hugs to all of you
Marsha Bittner
January 16, 2024
To all of Janet´s family I am very sorry of her passing!
Sending you all thoughts and prayers! Janet was a friend to so many! We were neighbors many years ago!!
Ciera Mento
January 16, 2024
So sad to hear about Janet´s passing she was a very beautiful woman inside and out just like her daughter Becca. My condolences to her loved ones especially Eleanor and Hannah
Craig Dalrymple
January 16, 2024
So sorry for the loss of Janet. She was a sweet lady. I had known she and her Mother Rose as I did their hair at the Salon I worked in. We had some laughs there. So sorry David.
Judith Fusonie
January 16, 2024
To all of Janet's family....I have wonderful memories of times I shared with Janet and and family....especially her children who attended Holy Trinity School. I do have a memory of the YMCA holding swimming lessons in her pool on Madison Circle. I took my son, Tom. Also, I have been lucky to have had chats with Janet and David when we have seen each other at BJ's or another spot in town. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all her family.
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