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Janice Dawley Obituary

DAWLEY, Janice (Bohan) Of Topsfield, age 80, November 13, 2008. Beloved wife of 50 years of the late James F. Dawley. Mother & mother-in-law of Jayne & James McMillen of Horseheads, N.Y., James F. Jr. & Kelley Dawley of Allen, TX, Peter & Beth Dawley of Cary, IL & Thomas & Kim Dawley of North Andover; grandmother of John, Joseph & Jennifer McMillen & Keith, Colleen, Kevin, Shae, Megan & Caitlin Dawley; sister & sister-in-law of John Bohan Jr., Lawrence & Joyce Bohan M.D., Eugene & Pamela Bohan, Francis Weeks, Walter Dawley, John & Sue Dawley, Sister Jane Dawley, Sister Ruth Dawley & Ann Dawley & aunt of many. She was preceded in death by her sister Patricia Weeks & brothers & sisters-in-law Joe & Margaret Dawley, Mary & James Bryan, & Robert Dawley. Her funeral will be held from the Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home 167 Maple St. (Rte 62) DANVERS, Monday, November 17, 2008 at 9:15 A.M. followed by her Funeral Mass in St. Rose of Lima Church, Park St., Topsfield, at 10 A.M. Relatives & friends invited. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Topsfield. Visiting hours Sunday, November 16, 2008 from 2 to 6 P.M. On line guestbook at www.legacy.com. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Janice's memory to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, 11-13 Market Sq., Lynn, MA 01905 or to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, c/o 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923. O'Donnell Funeral Service Danvers & Salem 978-774-6600

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 14, 2008.

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Sandra McManus

November 17, 2008

Tom,
I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Kim Patch

November 17, 2008

On behalf of the members of the Topsfield-Boxford Community Club, we extend our sincere sympathies to the family of Jan Dawley. Jan was a long-time member of our club and volunteered at our shop whenever needed.
She had a positive attitude, a devout work ethic, and a generous, caring, spirit. She was a gentle soul who exuded kindness. We will miss her dearly.

Sue Frye

November 17, 2008

Tom and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I know the memories of many years will keep her in your heart forever.
Sue Frye

Jennifer Castles

November 17, 2008

Dear Tom and family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family during this time. May all the happy memories of your Mom help to bring you some comfort.

Virginia Giffels

November 14, 2008

I so admired Janice,she was kind,thoughtful and a true friend.Sympathy to her family.
a B.C.H S N friend.

Erin Heiskell

November 14, 2008

My sympathies go out to Janice's loved ones. I had the pleasure of being her primary care doctor for the past few years. She was always a joy to see. She showed remarkable strength especially during her last few months. She spoke fondly of her family and friends. I am sure she will be missed by them all.

Maradele Donegan

November 14, 2008

I will always miss my oldest and dearest friend- Jan. I have known her since the old days in Lynn, and no matter where each of us lived during and after the GE days, we kept in touch. It was especially nice when she drove up to NH to visit when I moved back to the east coast, and was unable to drive to see her. It was always so appreciated that evertime she saw Ed, she baked him a loaf of homemade bread. I will miss my dear friend of 50 years.
With Deepest Sympathy.
Maradele (Molly) Donegan

constance cella

November 14, 2008

I have loved and respected Janice since our first years in nursing training sixty years ago. Kind,devoted to her husband Frank(she would refer to him so often as "Frank Darling"that I thought Darling was his surname),her children and grandchildren and to the Church. And to her friends. Although separated by a continent, we kept in touch and she remained someone consistent that one could count on for her essential goodness.A matter-of-fact person who took her illness with the same equanimity and good humor with which she approached all of her life. She will be missed by me and all those who knew her but we will take comfort inthe knowledge that she now rests with her Darling Frank in God's loving arms. Constance Cella

Bill Kauffman

November 14, 2008

Prayers are with you at this time.....

Lesley Weeks Ochoa

November 14, 2008

I will miss my aunt Janice very much, as will the rest of my family. She was kind and generous and we will treasure the many gifts (dolls, quilts, embroidered shirts) that she made for us. They will be a reminder of what a wonderful person she was.

Loren Langan

November 14, 2008

Having Janice as our aunt has been a great blessing to us all. We are sad for our loss but happy to think of her in heaven with Frank.
Loren, Terry, Frank, Jeffrey, Lily and Glennon

Ruth Rice

November 14, 2008

Tom,
Let all the wonderful memories bring you and your family comfort during this hard time.
With deepest sympathy,
Ruth

Sandy Diminico

November 14, 2008

Tom:

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Your Mom will truely never be gone because she lives in your heart!

Celia Soltis

November 14, 2008

Our deepest sympathies go out to Jan's family. I've enjoyed may hours with Jan knitting and serving up coffee and always talking about our families, our next project, or a new recipe. I have been blessed to have her as a friend and will miss her very much.

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