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Janet O'Leary Obituary

Janet Le Page O'Leary Janet Le Page O'Leary born April 7, 1936 died June 16, 2007. Was preceded in death by her husband Norbert O'Leary. Devoted daughter of the late Suzanne (Nelson) Gillis and the late George M.C. Nelson. Beloved mother of Patricia Janet Suite (George) of Boise, Valerie Theresa Brooks, Regina Maria Whipple (Mark) of Arizona, Major Paul O'Leary of Boise and Sgt. 1st Class Joseph O'Leary (Peggy) of Nampa. She has made her home in Boise since 1983 having originated from Baltimore, Maryland. She has worked in healthcare since 1986. She was director of pre-kindergarten, then a position of pharmaceutical assistant with Dort Drug, then she held a position in Executive Office at the Sheraton Inn, and later worked for Prince George County, Vehicle Maintenance. She attended St. John's Cathedral and participated in the choir for 10 years; she belonged to American Legion Post #2; member of Legion Mary; member of 3rd order of lay Dominicans; also did prison ministry at women's correctional facility. She was a devout Catholic and her great faith in the Lord Jesus Christ gave her strength as he enriched her with spiritual wisdom and insight. She was kind hearted woman who was gifted with vitality, a zest for life and untiring love of service to others which blessed many. She is survived by her brother David Robbins Nelson of New York 10029, her half brother William Nelson of Baltimore, and half sister Laura of Texas, her five children named above, 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends by whom she will be sorely missed. To remember her, there will be a Vigil of the Rosary on Friday, June 22 at 7:30 p.m. at St. John's Cathedral, a funeral Mass at St. Johns Cathedral in Boise at 10 a.m. on Saturday June 23, followed by a graveside service and reception in Homedale. Arrangements are with Aclesa Chapel, Boise. In lieu of sending flowers please make donations to The Veterans of America.

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Published by Idaho Statesman on Jun. 21, 2007.

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Cubby

June 27, 2007

Janet will always be remembered for her gracious acceptance of us "little step- relatives" & her continued care & good cheer despite the many adversities. She gave patience & unconditional love; she taught us much of generosity of spirit & how to share. She herself learned much from all generations of her immediate & extended family & treated her friends as "family"--Janet truly valued you all!

Cubby

June 27, 2007

Janet will always be remembered for her gracious acceptance of us "little step- relatives" & her continued care & good cheer despite the many adversities. She gave patience & unconditional love; she taught us much of generosity of spirit & how to share. She herself learned much from all generations of her immediate & extended family & treated her friends as "family"--Janet truly valued you all!

Bonnie Fitzpatrick, OPL, Secretary

June 24, 2007

May God rest her dear soul. Janet was an inspiring example of Christianity and humility, combined inside a most sweet nature. Her fellow Lay Dominicans celebrate her life and ask she continues her prayer warrior journey for us all!

The Rev. Larry Harrelson

June 23, 2007

On behalf of American Legion Post # 2, I extend our sympathy in the death of Janet and her presence now in "the Post Everlasting." May God comfort family and friends. We give thanks for Janet and her faithful life well-lived.

Chaplain, American Legion Post # 2

Colleen Ruthven

June 22, 2007

My deepest sympathy to all of Janet's family. Janet was a dear friend and touched my life in so many special ways. I will treasure the rosaries with Janet and Paul during these last few months. We will all miss her so much but I believe she is smiling down on us from heaven. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you and I would like to help in any way I can. Love, Colleen

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