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Janet Williamson Obituary

MANCHESTER - Janet (Grueter) Williamson, 66, of Manchester died Nov. 7, 2012, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous 11 month battle with lung cancer.

She was born in Belmont, Mass., on Jan. 21, 1946, the daughter of Carroll and Grace (Connors) Grueter. She moved to the Manchester area at a young age and graduated from St. Joseph High School for Girls. She earned her associate's degree from New Hampshire College.

As a 1988 graduate of the first Institute on Disability New Hampshire Leadership Series, Janet led the way ensuring that individuals with disabilities were welcomed and valued as respected, contributing members of their communities. She then worked with the Leadership Series for over 20 years as a mentor, teacher, trainer, and leader in the design of self-directed services and supports and the creation of communities that welcome everyone. She was well-known for inspiring families when she and her son Jeff presented the topic of "The Good Life" and as a result hundreds of families throughout New Hampshire credit Janet for opening their minds to new possibilities and creating a good life for New Hampshire citizens with disabilities and their families. A recent graduate of the Series said "Janet's spirit will live on in all of us, as she helped mold us into the leaders that we are today - to carry on for her."

She was a past board member of the Moore Center and volunteered much of her time with the Special Olympics.

Janet loved to spend time with her family and many friends at the beach and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who will be dearly missed.

Family members include her husband of 46 years Lance Williamson of Manchester; three sons, Jeffrey Williamson of Manchester, Ryan Williamson and wife Kaleigh of Frisco, Texas, and David Williamson of Manchester; one grandson, Logan Williamson of Frisco, Texas; her siblings, Marilyn Hingston of Manchester, Madelyn Paledino of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., Arthur Grueter of Manchester, Barbara Bridges of Wolfeboro, John Grueter and wife Bonnie of Panama City, Fla., Ellie Chapman and husband Bob of Weare; many nephews, nieces, and cousins. She was predeceased by her sister Sally Martel.

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SERVICES: Calling hours at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., corner of North Street, will be Sunday from 4 to 8 pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday at 9 a.m. in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Webster Street. Burial will take place Tuesday at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery at a time to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to support the Leadership Series she so deeply cared for. Please send contributions to The New Hampshire Leadership Series Institute on Disability / UCED Attention Mary Schuh, 56 Old Suncook Road, Suite 2 Concord, 03301 or visit www.iod.unh.edu To sign an online register book, please go to www.lambertfuneralhome.com.

Published by Union Leader on Nov. 9, 2012.
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Our prayers and deepest sympathy is with you all. she was a wonderful woman.

Ryan Quinn

November 13, 2012

Janet was a beautiful person inside and out. I was very lucky to have worked so closely with her. My deepest sympathies to her family.
Diane (Boisvert) Martines

November 13, 2012

Williamson men,our thoughts,prayers,and condolences are with you at this time.don & sandy lambert

November 12, 2012

My deepest sympathies to the Grueter family.

Meredith Adams

November 12, 2012

She was a wonderful person and I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

Kathleen McMahon

November 11, 2012

Lance, David, Ryan, and Jeffrey. My deepest condolence of your loss. My prayer and thoughts go out to all of you. Jack Jenkins

November 11, 2012

Condolences to Janet's family. I met her through Family Leadership, she left a lasting mark.

Lorna Landry

November 11, 2012

Williamson family I extend my deepest sympathy to you for the loss of your daughter Janet Williamson. Other People and I will always miss Janet.
My sister, Jocelyn, and I know her well because she worked at the Institute on Disability, the
Concord office for so many
years.

Roberta Gallant

November 10, 2012

Lance,
Please accept my sincere condolences on Janet's death. It has been a long time since we have seen each other but I recall Janet and you very fondly. Dick Vercauteren, Occoquan,Virginia

November 10, 2012

Lance, sorry for your lose of Janet. Thoughts and prayers to your family.

Jim Healey
Brewster, Ma

Jim Healey

November 10, 2012

Williamson family, I would like to offer my sincere condolences for the loss of your wife and mother. She was a wonderful woman and I am glad I got the chance to know her.

Bruce Pinter

November 10, 2012

Lance , our condolences, she was a great lady, the beach group will not be the same without her. Barb and Chuck

November 10, 2012

Lance - please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. Janet was indeed a special person.

Fred Attalla

November 10, 2012

Lance, Please accept my sincere condolences. Janet was a very special lady and she will be missed by many.

David Wenners

November 10, 2012

lance; very sorry to read the news of janet..my prayers are with you and your family now ---- jim boyle -- concord nh

November 9, 2012

Lance I am very sorry to hear about Janet, I just know how much she love life. She always had a great smile even if she wasn't feeling well. She will be missed.

Joanne Cronin

November 9, 2012

Lance, so sorry to hear of Janet's passing. She was a wonderful person and her legacy with the disabled will live on. Prayers go to you and your family. Beverly Baroody

November 9, 2012

Lance, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Don Winterton

November 9, 2012

Lance and the Grueter family
My sincere condolences on the loss of Janet. She was a a very
special lady. I will always cherish the times our families shared when we were growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Joan Brack Asbury

November 9, 2012

Lance,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Lisa Benson
Gilford, NH

November 9, 2012

Lance, We are so sorry to hear of Janet's passing. We will miss her smile and the heartfelt friendship that she extended to all of us ~ I am very thankful that we were able share so many happy times with her at the beach. Please know that you and your boys are in our thoughts and prayers.

November 9, 2012

Sincere condolences to Janet's family. She was a great friend during our high school years at St. Joe's. ~ Maureen (Provost) Prystas, Class of '63

Maureen Prystas

November 9, 2012

Lance & family... Please accept our deepest sympathy on Janet's passing. We will always remember the great times we all had at the baseball field. She was a warm and caring person, and we were lucky to have known her. Bob & Sue Duffey

November 9, 2012

Lance - I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your wife Janet.

Richard Russell

November 9, 2012

You will be missed in many hearts and many lives. Much support and love to you and your family at this time.

Lisa Lacz

November 9, 2012

Lance - I am so sorry to hear about Janice. My sincere condolences. I am sure the memories and wonderful experiences will forever be cherished. God bless Bo Cuchetti

Carl Cuchetti

November 9, 2012

To the entire Williamson Family,
I am so very sorry! Janet was a wonderful women.. She inspired me in many ways.
Jeff,I am so very sorry.Always keep her close in your heart my friend.
Love,Lisa (Douidi) Plamondon
(Putnam St. group home)

November 9, 2012

We are thinking of you at this very difficult time. Janet was such a very strong and courageous woman through her journey. We will always remember her. Take care. Marcia and Terry

November 9, 2012

we will miss her very much

pat bolieau

November 9, 2012

An amazing woman and mother, and a towering leader, Janet's loss weakens this world and the causes she supported so ably. My condolences to her family and friends.

Gary Hunter

November 9, 2012

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