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JANET MELANSON Obituary

MELANSON, Janet M. Of North Cambridge, June 12, 2014. Beloved daughter of the late Gerald J. Melanson and Laura M. (Melanson). Loving sister of Linda Brannelly and her husband Matthew of Cambridge, and Gary Melanson and his wife Mina of Dracut. Cherished mother of Laurie Melanson of Everett. Loving aunt of Brittany and Alexandra. Dear niece of Freddie Melanson of Sackville, New Brunswick. Devoted friend of John P. Dickie Mearn III of Cambridge. Best friend of Janet Laham of Arlington. Janet worked as a dedicated employee for over 36 years with Kopelman & Paige in Boston. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 2175 Mass Ave., NORTH CAMBRIDGE on Thursday at 10:00 am followed by a Funeral Mass in Saint Johns Church, Cambridge at 11:00 am. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours on Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 pm. Interment in Cambridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney Street, Boston MA, 02115. For obituary, directions or to send an online condolence visit www.keefefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 14 to Jun. 15, 2014.

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Rosa Tate-Diaz

May 7, 2018

Oh my, what sad news. I worked with Janet at
K&P many, many years ago and she was a good friend. I am so sorry for your loss, I just can't believe she is gone, may she rest in peace.

mildred melanson

July 5, 2014

You were a great person,sister-in-law,you are loved and will be missed by many!! My condolences to your family,especially your daughter laurie melanson. LLove Millie ( Laurie's bio- mom) R.I.P.

Francine Mohan

June 19, 2014

So sorry to hear of Janet's passing , i offer my condolences to your family . I remember Janet when she was young , she was partner and crime with my sister Janice , they always made me laugh . I will remember your family in my prayers

June 18, 2014

Linda:

I am so sorry to hear about Janet, we had a lot of fun when we worked together at K & P. I wish you all well.

Ellen M. Kelleher

Wendy & Gerard Hickey

June 18, 2014

We where saddened to hear the passing of Janet. Your family are in our thoughts and our prayers.

June 17, 2014

Janet you were always a pleasure to speak to. You will be missed for sure. Rest in Peace.
Erin and Mike Yunits

Michael McGourty

June 15, 2014

Janet to talk to you each day was such a pleasure. You were so honest and sincere. I will miss you. R.I.P.

Barbara & Harold Theran

June 15, 2014

Rest in peace.

Roberta Sclafani

June 14, 2014

Janet u were one of the sweetest girls and I know u will b missed by those who loved u may u rest in peace my friend xo

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18

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Keefe Funeral Home - Cambridge

2175 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140

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19

Funeral

10:00 a.m.

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2175 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140

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19

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Saint Johns Church

Cambridge, MA

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