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Janice Bickford Obituary
Mrs. Bickford is survived by her three daughters, Jane B. Lewis and her companion Hector Couture, Nancy L. McClure and her husband Francis and Patricia K. Knowlton and her husband Lee all of Grafton; 13 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren; several step grand and great grandchildren; 3 nieces and 1 nephew. She was predeceased by 3 brothers, Gilman, Burton and Norman Hall.
Mrs. Bickford was born June 21, 1913 in Worcester the daughter of Raymond S. and Mary Alice (Stoughton) Hall, raised in Auburn and has lived in Grafton 50 years. Mrs. Bickford was a 1931 graduate of Worcester Girls Trade High School earning certification in culinary arts. She worked as a waitress for several years at Don's Donuts in Westborough. Janice was a member of The Baptist Church of Grafton and its Women's Guild, former secretary of The Forest Lane Tenants Association. Janice was an enthusiastic ten pin bowler at Country Plaza Lanes in N. Grafton and Town & Country Lanes in Shrewsbury until age 79. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting, playing the card game Skip-Bo, and was well known for baking her special donuts for family and friends.
Funeral services will be Friday July 25th at 10 am in The Baptist Church of Grafton, 1 South St. Grafton Center. She will then be laid to rest with family in Hope Cemetery in Worcester. All are invited to calling hours Thursday July 24th from 4 to 8 pm in Roney Funeral Home North Chapel, 152 Worcester St. (Rt 140 & 122) in North Grafton. Donations may be made in her name to The Baptist Church of Grafton Memorial Fund, 1 South St. Grafton MA 01519. A condolence book and directions are available at:
www.roneyfuneralhome.com
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for Janice Bickford
Jeanne Stover
July 26, 2008
Sorry for your loss.Your Mother was a wonderful lady.She will be missed.
Allan Earley
July 23, 2008
Dear Jane,Nancy,Pat
My condolences at the passing of your Mother.One of the best of friends I've had the pleasure of meeting.She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. GOD bless you all.
Sherri (Atchue) VanderZicht
July 23, 2008
Great Grandma Bickford lived such a blessed and full life. When we would visit her she loved to reminisce about the times when my mother Cheryl would take us to visit her and Bumpy and we would build our card houses on the floor while she and mom had tea together. Then she would always “scold” Bumpy for blowing our card houses down saying “Merle Stop that!” We would all laugh and Bumpy would too. Grandma also loved when we would continue to go to her house after my mom passed away to decorate her apartment at Forest Lane with all of her Christmas items and her little table tree. Grandma will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. My siblings and I are so blessed to have been so close with her and have such fond memories of our time together.
We love you Great Grandma Bickford. You are finally where you have been longing to be, with your Mother and mine.
All our love,
Sherri, Keith, Reesie and Kaiser (Licks N Hugs from the pups)
Heath & Kelly Gorham
July 23, 2008
Gram was an amazing woman. She has touched all of our lives in so many ways. I will always remember our mom, Cheryl, taking us to Gramma and Bumpies house for spaghetti dinners. The childhood memories are priceless. I am sure that Gram and Mom are looking down on all of us with a smile.
Ashley Rousseau
July 23, 2008
I am sorry for your loss Janice was an amazing lady Everyone at Beaumont is fortunate to have the chance to take part in her life
Sandy Ringgard (Warren)
July 23, 2008
Our condolences are with the entire Bickford family. My family grew up with your family in the Baptist Church in Grafton. I have wonderful memories of Janice during those special years. My Mom, Dot Warren, used to cook with Janice and the other women in the Women's Group for the congregation and special events. Janice was a caring and loving person. Cherish her memories.
Judi Smith
July 23, 2008
I am soooo sorry to hear of Jan's passing. I worked with her at Don's Donut Shop back in the late 60's & I adored her! She was fun & always smiling, fast & was the best waitress I ever knew. The customers loved her & always wanted to sit in her station. She was a wonderful lady & I am so sorry for your loss!
Ruth Fugere-Downs
July 22, 2008
Jane, Nancy, Pat!
So sorry to hear of the news. I loved your Mom and I regret not visiting her in the past several years. I treasure the times I did get to visit with her. My heart aches for you.
John Wilson
July 22, 2008
Jane & Nancy
Sorry for your loss.
God Bless
John & Alice Wilson
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