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DR. JANET H. BOSSANGE - BURLINGTON – Janet H. Bossange, Ed.D passed away at home April 13, 2011, after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Janet was born on July 17, 1951, in Washington, D.C. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Bethany College in West Virginia in...
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I am so saddened by this news. My heartfelt sympathy to you and the many who hold her dear. Janet and I were in the same doctoral cohort at the University. I will always remember her kindness, sincere and warm friendship, her creativity, and true passion for her work with teachers.
May you one day find peace in memories of your wonderful years together.
Pat Gallant
April 21, 2011 | Lake Orion, MI
John Bossange, Violet Hermsmeier, John Hermsmeier,
I am very, very sorry for your loss. My family and I will be making a donations to Janet's scholarship fund.
Dan Moriarty
Dan Moriarty
April 21, 2011 | Atlanta, GA
To the Bossange and Hermsmeiers:
We are so very sad to learn of Janet's passing. She will also be "Aunt Janet" to Liam and Rowan and we grieve alongside your family for the loss of someone who meant so much to all of you as a wife, sister, daughter and Aunt. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
With Love: Alex, Joe, Liam, Rowan, Trey and Jessica
April 20, 2011
Dear Family and Friends of Janet:
Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. Janet's contribution to education, life, love, and hope is incalculable. She was a bastion of humanity. From her insightful observations, leadership and professionalism, to her extraordinary personage. I am so thankful and blessed to have experienced meaningful moments with her as one of her many student interns. She will be dearly missed, but I can't help myself from being grateful for all of the fine...
April 20, 2011
To the Bossange and Hermsmeier Families:
I wanted to share my condolences for the loss of a friend and a mentor, Dr. Janet Bossange. As one of her student interns, she was always very friendly, encouraging, and supportive. As a student from the South, she always made sure that I was taking care of myself and that I always stayed focused on the goal of receiving my master's degree. For her support and encouragement, I will forever be grateful. May God continue to bless you...
Christopher Hardiman '99
April 19, 2011 | Memphis, TN
My deepest condolences to the family of Janet. She was one of my most memorable teachers at the University of Vermont because of her kindness and warm smile. She was always encouraging and supportive. She will be missed by many. Take heart that she touched so many people so tremendously.
Jill Abair
April 18, 2011 | Waterbury Center, VT
John - we have been your seatmates on your left, at VSO for the past several years and always looked forward to talking with Janet and you during breaks. We are shocked and saddened to learn of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time.
Monica & Bob Shattuck
Monica & Bob Shattuck
April 18, 2011 | South Burlington, VT
John, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
BettyJean Bogue
April 18, 2011 | Shelburne, VT
John, you are in our hearts. People will never forget how Janet made them feel. Her presence always brought the sun into ADL. Her support for my art program was as uplifting as her warm smile.
Janet's accomplishments are a testimony to your life together.
John, you do not walk through these sad times alone. There is no past tense to love.
Our thoughts and prayers are there with you.
Love, Dianne and Robert Skinner
April 18, 2011