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Janet King Obituary
Canterbury, NH - Janet Lynn King 1953-2024
Janet Lynn King of Shaker Rd. Canterbury, NH passed away peacefully early on June 18, 2024 at VNA Hospice House in Concord, of complications from cancer. She had turned 71 on the 16th.
Born in Hackensack, New Jersey to George and Olga King, she was the middle child of 11 siblings. They moved to Dix Hills, New York where Janet attended Half Hollow Hills High School, where she played the french horn.
As a youngster Janet displayed the caring nature, love of the outdoors, artistry, and instinct of sharing her gifts with others which would be apparent throughout her life. She took care of her sister and parents during their illnesses, traveled to Peru, Israel, and Greece, and painted Ukrainian Easter eggs with her sisters.
She leaves behind her husband of nearly 20 years, Fred Portnoy, her 13 year old German Short Haired Pointer Fiona, many siblings, nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews, many good friends from Canterbury, Long Island, and beyond, and her chickens.
Janet was a rower. Prolific artist. Certified art teacher. Substitute teacher. Caretaker. School bus driver. Tutor. Dump attendant. NH House committee assistant. Runner. Dog lover. Dog walker. Late arriver. Dartmouth College staff assistant. Church member. Deacon. Benevolent Society member. Choir singer. Piano student. Soap maker. Farmers' market vendor. Barterer. Caring friend. Caring sister. Storekeeper. Gardener. Eclectic house plant planter. Pet sitter. Cook. Facebook hound. On-line shopper. Cairn builder. Calligrapher. Snow shoe-er. Chicken farmer. Member of Women's Caucus for Art.
A show of Janet's artwork will be up in the Canterbury Parish House/Community Center during September, culminating in a Celebration of Life on September 21, 2024 at 1PM.
Contributions in Janet's honor may be made to The Canterbury Fund c/o 252 Borough Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224, or to a charity of one's choice.
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October 16, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Judith P. Wilson
August 18, 2024
I was so sorry to hear of Janet's passing. She was a vendor at Gilmanton's Old Home Day. I was wondering why I wasn't hearing back from her. Reading about all her interests shows me that we had alot in common. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Judy Wilson
Gilmanton
Larry Fernsworth
July 1, 2024
Through 40 years Janet has been a thread weaving through the tapestry of my life. Drifting in and out of view, but a single thread that without changes the design. ... her lightness of spirit, seemingly so unteatherd yet still so grounded. Her genorous heart made her Friendship so effortless. Janet was who she was and that was something special and more precious than any gemstone . Until we meet again ;as we always have ,in the most serindiptious way. I´ll miss you.
Lori Baldwin
June 29, 2024
I am so sad to hear this! Janet was a friend and roommate from long ago. You couldn´t meet a finer person. I loved her deadpan sense of humor and her gentle demeanor. She was a great listener!! In recent years we would take time to catch up at Old Home Day. Sending condolences to Fred and her fur babies-Lori Baldwin
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