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Janice Squires Obituary
She passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 Born in Troy, New York on March 17, 1934 to the late Winfred Olof Robinson and Caroline Grace (Nims) Robinson.
She took great pride in attending the Central City Business Institute in Syracuse, New York and later was employed at Mt. Anthony Union High School, and the Town of Bennington's Town Manager's Office and Water Department.
Janice was first married to the late Willard Metcalfe, and was later married to the late Joseph Squires.
Jan enjoyed vacations in Cape Elizabeth, Maine and Plymouth, MA, playing the piano, her weekly lunches with her best friend Carol and especially spending time with her grandchildren.
She leaves several sons and their spouses, step-daughters, grandchildren & great grandchildren: Willard and Michelle Metcalfe of Bellows Falls and their children Jacob, Jourdan, Megan & Cody. Kathy Carrier of Bennington and her children Miranda and Clayton, Jeff and Debbie Metcalfe of Plymouth, MA and their son Trevor, The late Debbie Bump and her children Michelle, Joe and Bobbie. Brent Metcalfe and Sue Derendal of Plymouth, MA and their children Jeremy and Samantha. The late Peter Metcalfe and his wife Jene of Bennington and their children Geoff, Jason and Kerrie-Sue. Wynn and Sue Metcalfe of Shaftsbury and their children Jennifer and Meghan, and her great grandchildren: Rae Ann, Eliza, Alayna, Immen, Austin, Alyvia & Amber.
She leaves several nieces and nephews: Barbara Payne, Cathy Payne, James Payne, John Payne and Carole Hurley.
SERVICES: At Mrs. Squires request, there will be no calling hours.
A service to celebrate the life of Janice Darling Squires will be held at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 200 Pleasant Street in Bennington on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. The burial will take place in the Spring at the family lot in White Chapel Cemetery in Bennington.
If friends desire, contributions in memory of Janice Squires may be made to The Manes House, 127 Union Street, Bennington, VT 05201or through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201. Guestbook condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net
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Sue Stone Blackwell
January 22, 2018
I am very saddened to hear of Jan's passing. Her and my mom were best friends. She was like a second mom to me. Prayers to her family. She will sure be missed. Now her and mom are together again. ❤
Barbara Hurley-Fritz
January 11, 2018
Carole, Barb, Cathy, John, & Jim,
So sorry to hear about your Aunt Janice! May you hold on to the good memories you had with your Mom and your Aunt Janice.
Barbara Hurley-Fritz
January 11, 2018
Wynn, Sue, and the Metcalfe family,
So sorry to hear about your loved one. May you hold on to the happy memories.
Joan Lowre LaVigne
January 6, 2018
Janice worked at MAUHS at the same time I did and once you knew her, she was your friend. A fun, happy person I am sure she is making Heaven an even better place to be.
Dee Dee Sweeney
January 4, 2018
Love you Jan.
I will always remember all the fun time we have had together going the stores while Christmas shopping and tring on funny hats and giggling at each other.
The vacations to Maine. Thank you for the special friendship we have shared.
Your love and understanding kindness
I will never forget.
I know that you are in God's loving arms and now remember me.Fly high and tell everyone there I send my love.
To the family sorry for moms passing however she is now free and her sprit is always with us all.
Dee Dee
Robert Pflock
January 3, 2018
Jeff, Brent & Families,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother. You are in our prayers.
Peace, Val & Robb Pflock
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