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Janice O'Rourke Obituary
North Sutton, NH - Janice E. (Todd) O'Rourke, 90, died Sunday, October 23, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Asbury Park, NJ on February 6, 1932 the daughter of Alfred P. and Dorothy (Penn) Todd. Janice grew up in Ocean Grove, NJ and was the beloved granddaughter of Mamie June Penn.
She graduated from Neptune High School in 1950 and earned a bachelor's degree from Bates College in Maine where she majored in English. She went on to work for the CIA in Washington, DC.
Janice married James J. O'Rourke on July 14, 1955 and he died in 1993. They moved to Warner, NH where she was the proprietor of Ponkapoag Kennels and raised Brittany Spaniels and boarded dogs. Later she worked for Kearsarge Regional High School in Sutton, NH and retired from UBS in Concord, NH.
She loved music, was an avid reader and had a great sense of humor. Volunteering was important to her and she gave her time at Hospice House in Concord, Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, NH and Capital Center for the Arts in Concord as well as being a Brownie Leader when her children were small.
Janice is predeceased by her parents and husband. She is survived by three children, Andrew O'Rourke (Pam) and grandson, Aaron; Laurie O'Rourke (Russell Gross) and Rebecca Burbank (Tim) and granddaughters, Ashtin and Emily; a brother John Todd (Janet); two nieces and a nephew.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jeanne & Chris Barrett
November 5, 2022
Laurie, So sorry to hear about your mom. We are sending love to you and your family.
Julie Sweeney
November 3, 2022
Dear Laurie, Andy and Becky,
I was saddened to read in the paper of your Mom's death. It's been years since I've seen Janice especially since she and Jim moved from Horne Road. They were wonderful, kind neighbors and helped me find my way around town when my husband was working in MA.
My deepest sympathy all of you and your family.
Poosie (Patricia) Nemec
October 31, 2022
My thoughts are with you. It's tough to lose a mother at any age. I remember you all very fondly and thought your mother was a delight.
Rusty Flagg
October 30, 2022
Sympathies To Laurie & Andy
Jill Ferguson
October 30, 2022
I worked with Janice at USB back when it was Paine Webber. I have very fond memories of her, she was a pleasure to work with, and taught us young ones a thing or two!! May she Rest In Peace. My condolences to the family.
Lori (Cross) Mowrey
October 27, 2022
I have fond memories of Mrs. O'Rourke at Kearsarge High School. I am sorry for your loss Laurie and family.
Elliot & Susan Hansen
October 26, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers to all Janice's family and friends.
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