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Janet Royle
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Janet Royle Obituary
New London, NH - Janet Fraser Royle died peacefully surrounded by loved ones in New London, New Hampshire at the age of 81 on July 15th, 2025. Janet was born on February 28, 1944 in New York City, New York to James and Janet Fraser. She graduated from Geneva College with a degree in Speech and received her masters degree from Northeastern University in the field of Speech and Language Pathology. In 1965, she married David Wyman Royle from Lexington, Massachusetts and they were married for sixty wonderful years. After moving to New London, New Hampshire in 1969, Janet began working for the Kearsarge Regional School District as a speech and language pathologist.
Janet's whole world was her family; Gretchen Royle Evans and husband Russell Evans of Brookline, Massachusetts and Ingrid Royle Maclean and husband Matthew Maclean of Glastonbury, Connecticut. Janet's greatest joy in life was spending time with her three grandchildren, Grace Royle Maclean, William Burr Maclean and Charles Fraser Evans. She never passed up an opportunity to play a game, loved traveling with friends and family, and was deeply connected to her community in New London. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of New London, New Hampshire where she served as a youth group leader and deacon, volunteered as a docent at the New London Historical Society, was an active member of the Hilltop Place book club and donated much of her time at the local food pantry.
A celebration of her life is scheduled on August 16th at 11:00 A.M. at The First Baptist Church of New London, New Hampshire with a reception to follow in Cleveland Hall. She wanted her life to be honored by having celebrants wear bright and happy colors. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Heidelberg Lodge #92/Charitable Fund, PO Box 823, New London, NH 03257.
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Richard Rodgers
Yesterday
Dear David & Family,
I am so sad to hear of Janet's passing. Although I have been gone from New London for many years we stayed in touch. I remember almost 40 years ago when you two showed up in Annapolis for our wedding reception. You two have always been such a loving and caring and thoughtful couple. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grapple with the loss of Janet.
Kathy Raymond
Yesterday
David and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Janet was a beautiful, compassionate, and giving woman. She was always there for her students. Take care of each other!
Love, Kathy McGhee Raymond
Patti McDaniel
July 26, 2025
Janet and I worked together at Kearsarge Elementary school. She was a mentor, coworker, and friend. Janet was a bright light and worked tirelessly for her students. She will be missed by many.
Shelley Duffy
July 25, 2025
I remember Janet when she worked at Kearsarge at Bradford. She was so positive and fun to be around. She was very supportive of the classroom assistants and support staff. I remember she was always the first to sign up for bringing snacks at the staff gatherings. She made the best herbed popcorn. I ran into her a few years ago at a neighborhood yard sale up in New London and we had a nice visit. Please accept my condolences to you and your family.
Alyson LaFrance
July 25, 2025
David and Family
I am so sorry to hear of Janet’s passing. I had the pleasure of meeting Janet a few times and she had such a sense of humor and seemed to roll with her Husband, David who has a personality larger than life.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all and may god give you the strength to get through this difficult time. I know she will be sincerely missed by many
Big Hugs to all of you
Alyson Lafrance
Ed Rehor
July 24, 2025
I have great memories of working with Janet in the Kearsarge schools. She was always a joy to work with. Both of her daughters were a joy to have in the class. I consider it an honor to have known her and her family. God bless
Carolyn Valiquet
July 24, 2025
The definition of the word “Lady”..I was so very sorry to hear this .. God’s Peace to you her family and may God’s Perpetual Light shine upon her..
Paula Rys
July 23, 2025
In deepest sympathy, at learning of Janet's passing. I worked with her while at the Kearsarge Regional School District. She was a kind, sweet person with adults and children in this setting, willing to share her knowledge, positive comments and encouragement to all. May fond memories sustain family members.
Carol Welch Shute
July 23, 2025
Dear David, Gretchen, Ingrid and families-
Healing thoughts, prayers, love and hugs to you. I fondly remember Janet’s kindness, sincerity and beautiful smile. May your hearts always hold precious memories. My deepest condolences. May she be at peace.
Peter Bombaci
July 23, 2025
David, I am very sorry you lost Janet. Mary and I will be thinking of you. Sending are heat felt condolences.
Richard Croak
July 23, 2025
The entire Croak family is sorry to hear of the passing of Janet, a treasured family friend for many many years. Our thoughts and prayers to the Royle family and especially to you David. Richard Croak
Lisa Morse
July 22, 2025
I am so sorry to read of Janet’s passing. Years ago I worked with Janet at the Newport School District, and she was such a kind, caring lady with a beautiful smile. My condolences to her family.
Jill Feneberg
July 22, 2025
Dear David and Family,
I am deeply sorry and so very saddened at your loss of Janet. She was such a bright light and made people’s lives better just by knowing her. She supported me during a very difficult time in my life and I will always be grateful for that love and caring. Sending love to you, David and your beautiful family.
Doreen Salera
July 22, 2025
Dear David and Family,
Oh, remembering so much fun and laughter when we worked together at Sutton Central School! My sincere condolences.
Peggy and Steve Theroux
July 22, 2025
Oh my. The world has lost a bright ray of sunshine. Sending love and warm hugs to you David, Gretchen and Ingrid and your families. I will always remember Janet with a big smile.
Cotton Cleveland
July 22, 2025
Dear David & Family,
I am so sorry to hear that Janet has passed away! What a beautiful and sweet woman! She successfully coached one of my sons through speech therapy in elementary school, with kindness and firmness.
With sympathy for your loss,
Cotton
The laughter shared, and the secrets whispered will forever be cherished.
Georgie Blackwood MacGinnitie
July 21, 2025
Miss you, my friend, may you be as blessed in the next life as I was in this one by knowing you.
Wanda anderson
July 21, 2025
David and family I am sending you so much love and hugs
Elvena Anderson
July 21, 2025
Janet you are going to be missed by so many ppl, you touched so many young ppl including my Allisha. My prayers goes out to the Royle family hugs and love to all.
Gina Violette
July 21, 2025
Janet was a sweetheart and I will miss her. I am sorry David and family for your loss.
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