Janet-Kirby-Obituary

Janet L. Kirby

Agawam, Massachusetts

Aug 21, 1940 – Aug 25, 2016

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BORN
August 21, 1940
DIED
August 25, 2016
LOCATION
Agawam, Massachusetts
CHARITY
American Heart Association
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American Cancer Society

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Janet Louise Kirby (Chapin) passed away on August 25, 2016 peacefully in her sleep at her home in Agawam, MA. Jan had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer only 3 weeks prior to her death. Jan is survived by her beloved husband of 31 years, Colin P. Kirby. Jan is survived by two sons Peter Allen...

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I can’t believe that 4 years have passed since our sweet Jan has left us. Still missing her so much. Sending her some heavenly hugs. ❤❤

She was the best Auntie and I enjoyed corresponding with her! She will be missed! Love, Lori

I met Jan so many years ago- We are both educators. She was a sweet soul. I loved her stories of her students. I am so sad that we never carved out the time for a recent coffee meeting. Lesson Learned.I will miss her yearly letter. Blessings to her family.

Simply put, to know Jan, was to LOVE Jan. She was just that kind of person. She would find something good in every person she met. You couldn't help but be pulled into her world. Kind, loving, sweet, sweet lady. In the post office where I work, she was known as "the cookie lady". With her daily visits, we quickly became best buds. I feel so blessed to have her in my life and call her my friend. I will miss her beyond words. To the Allen and Kirby families, may you find comfort in knowing she...

Thoughts are with you. Be strong.

Bro John

We met as strangers and quickly became friends. Jan was a lovely lady with a gentle soul. I will always remember her kindness. I am sending prayers to the family, hoping its helps to know that others care and share your loss. Jan will live in our hearts. She was a blessing. Until we meet again my dear friend.

Jan was so special and will be greatly missed by the Dawley family. Prayers to all her family and friends.

David, Mary, Bill, Cindi

Cousin Jan was my mentor in communication and positive energy! She and I toted together lots of A&W root beer in the early 1960s and had remained close even though far away. We loved Cole Pond visits. She was at our wedding and many family gatherings over the years. We remember attending Jan and Colin's wedding and knowing she was happy. Her teaching career was exemplary and to be admired. I miss her very much. Love to all the family, Mary and Bill

One of the finest persons I've known. She will be missed. Thank you for letting me know you.