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Janet de Boinville Obituary
JANET M. CHASTEL de BOINVILLE
On Friday, October 7, 2011, at the age of 93. Beloved wife for 54 years of the late David Chastel de Boinville; devoted mother of Bryan and Chris de Boinville and Helen Henderson; supportive mother-in-law of Barbara and Amy de Boinville and Ian Henderson; loving grandmother of Andre Henderson, Susanna Henderson, Nicholas Henderson, Morgan Henderson, Madeleine de Boinville, Charles de Boinville, and Lucas de Boinville; beloved sister of Kathryn Latimer; well-loved French and Spanish teacher to hundreds of students; caring friend to many. A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held on Friday, October 21, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Christ Church, 4001 Franklin Street, Kensington, MD 20895. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christ Church "in memory of Janet de Boinville for the purpose of helping those in financial need."
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Memories and Condolences
for Janet de Boinville
Art Wood
October 30, 2011
She was a great influence on me during 5 years of French at CWW! My thoughts and prayers are with the family
Allene Azralon
October 19, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the family of Mrs. de Boinville. She was my Spanish and French teacher at C.W. Woodward HS. during the school's early days. I was a student in the first graduating class. I have fond memories of her.
October 17, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to the family. Janet was a wonderful lady and lived a full and long life. What memories you have to cherish.
Nicolas and Janet Lane-Roberts, Virginia Beach
Pat Myers
October 16, 2011
Mme. de Boinville was my French teacher at Woodward High (1974-75) at 8 a.m., first period, and she was always so elegantly done up in a dress or suit and pearls -- it made us bleary-eyed slobs sit up a little bit just out of shame. What a gracious lady and an excellent teacher. She'll be greatly missed by hundreds and hundreds of her students.
Kornelia Gracia
October 14, 2011
Great French Teacher @ Woodward High--graduated in '75---very happy to know she has had a long life---know her to have a very caring and loving heart---God Bless her and her family!!!!
Woody Kusse
October 12, 2011
I was by no means an "honor student" in her classes, but I am honored to have been her student. Sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Ellen and Bill Conner
October 12, 2011
Its hard to find any words to say how much I will miss Janet. I met her 56 years ago when she, David and her children lived across the street from us in Kensington. Our families became dearest friends to this day enjoying many happy events as well as sad ones over the years.
In later years, my husband Bill & I enjoyed visiting with her to reminisce and chat over a good cup of tea! Au Revoir, sweet Janet.
Our love and sympathy to all the de Boinvilles and Hendersons.
October 12, 2011
My school principal in the suburbs of Paris in 1942 was named Madame Chastel. Iam now a retired French teacher from Montgomery County who never had the honor of meeting Madame Chastel de Boinville but would like to know if she had relatives in France with the name CHASTEL...not a common name.
Iextend my deep sympathy to her family.
Mina Parsont...(a recent widow)
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Sara Levy
October 12, 2011
I was a student of Madame's many years ago. She was a wonderful teacher and my lifelong interest in all things French is in part, due to her classes. I have been to France many times over the years and whenever someone commented on how well I spoke French, I thought of her. She was a great teacher and a lovely woman. My condolences to her family and her friends.
Elyse Chinnery Mims
October 11, 2011
Je suis l'un des élèves de Madame de la '70 's et sa classe a été celui qui a fait aller à l'école en vaut la peine ... Vous nous manquerez Mme
October 11, 2011
Jan was my mother's lifelong friend, college roommate and my Godmother. What a grand person she was and I always felt so loved by her. I will miss her greatly. My love goes to her family. Ann Hornor Comarovschi Charlottesville VA
October 10, 2011
We will miss her gentle spirit. It was a privilege to have had her in our lives. Love and condolences to the whole family.
Lola Skolnik, Greenbelt, MD
Lola Skolnik
October 10, 2011
We will miss her gentle spirit. It was a privilege to have had her in our lives. Love and condolences to the whole family.
Ian Henderson
October 10, 2011
Janet Chastel de Boinville was a memorable individual. She was a caring grandmother and an amusing mother-in-law.
She dealt with the sudden loss of her devoted husband, David, with courage, grace and dignity. I will miss her.
Corinne
October 10, 2011
I am one of Madame's students from long, long ago, but some 35 years later, I remember (and still remark from time to time on) her unending patience and gentleness.
Certainly unknown and unplanned at the time, years later, I moved to Paris and lived and worked there for 13 glorious years. While I was certainly never an ideal French student, I've always said that Madame provided me with a foundation from which I could build my language skills and as a result, my life in France, filled with wonder, opportunities and challenges.
Madame de Boinville certainly made a lasting impact on my life. I consider myself fortunate to have had my life touched by her.
My condolences to you, her family and loved ones, on your loss.
Corinne, South Africa
Debbie Saady
October 10, 2011
I am sorry to learn of Madame's passing. She was a favorite teacher of mine at Woodward. She had a lovely spirit and a beautiful laugh. My condolences to her family and friends.
Bob Hickey
October 9, 2011
How great that her family had her in their lives for so long. I can still hear her saying "en Francais, en Francais" to us in class. I have fond memories of her teacahing us at Woodward.
Barbara F
October 9, 2011
I had Madame De Boinville for French 4 at Woodward back in the '60s. She was the kindest and most patient of teachers. I learned a lot from her class. Rest in peace madame!
Tom Biggs
October 9, 2011
Dear de Boinville's (Buz, Brian, Maddie, and all others,) I am saddened to read this. It is rare when I am on Facebook. When I came home earlier today - from a funeral of all things - at our church, my wife, Jenni, was on the phone with my sister, Marilyn, who was torn up. She had just recently visited your mother and grandmother. I had no idea of your mother's death. She was educated, kind, resourceful, connected, and an excellent teacher. She had a way of acting and a courtesy that is far too lacking in life today. She was a gentle woman. She also was a dear friend to me, my mother, and most especially my sister. I enjoyed the opportunities she gave me both in her class and in her life and David's as a tour guide to friends and family from abroad. All will miss her but most especially the Biggs from 11710. You are truly blessed to be her family.
Jay Gerra
October 9, 2011
I feel so fortunate to have had Janet in my life. Her children are my best friends, and she herself was the most supportive and kindest of friends. Our families have a long and loving history together. We will miss you, Janet.
October 9, 2011
Madame was one of my favorite teachers. In addition to be an amazing teacher, she cared about all of us and always encouraged us to do our best. She was kind and caring and the older I got the more I appreciated her kindness and her teaching.
Amy de Boinville
October 9, 2011
You were the best mother-in-law and grandmother anyone could ask for! Thank you for all the love you gave me and Luke as your extended family. We will hold you in our hearts forever.
Brien Berard
October 9, 2011
I was a lousy student, but I enjoyed ur class and will always remember you.
October 9, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the family and to all who knew and loved Madame. She was a most wonderful teacher at Woodward High School, and I adored her. She was kind, provided a wonderful ear, and shared her bon bons with us! A true teacher beyong French language skills. Madame made a significant and lasting impression on me as a very young girl, one that I carried as I developed into adulthood. I know all her students loved her as I did. Merci, Madame! Suzanne Siguenza
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