Janet Rush Obituary

Janet Cummings Rush
1935 - 2017
WATERVILLE - Janet May Cummings Rush, 82, formerly of Somers, Conn., died peacefully surrounded by her family on July 30, 2017, in her home in Woodlands Senior Living, Waterville. She was born on Feb. 23, 1935, in St Albans, the first daughter of Fred and Aurelia Cummings.
Jan graduated from Lawrence High School in Fairfield, Maine in 1952 and earned her LPN from Hartford Hospital School of Nursing in 1975. In 1953 she married her high school sweetheart, Harold Rush of Benedicta, Maine. She lived in Somers, Conn. for many years where she and Harold raised their four children. Here she enjoyed gardening, canning, shopping and decorating their beautiful home.
Jan was a strong woman of faith, a warm and compassionate person who was always generous and kind. She was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother and sister who in her retirement enjoyed traveling across the country to visit relatives far and wide.
She is survived by her husband, Harold of Waterville; daughter Pam Albano and her husband Bob of Papillion, Neb., son Richard Rush and his wife Jean of Bonita Springs, Fla., son Robert Rush and his wife Janet of Somers, Conn., and daughter Mary Jerusik and her husband Andrew of Parker, Colo.; along with 12 grandchildren, Rachel, Randy, Ryan, Brendan, Ryan, Samantha, David, Sarah, Cody, Leah, Kayla, and Tommy; and five great-grandchildren, Jason, Isaac, Miles, Isabelle and Dagny due in October. Jan is also survived by her three siblings, Martha Dionne and her husband Ken of Skowhegan, Shirley McDonald and her husband Ronald of Winslow, and Tom Cummings and his wife Sandy of Smithfield; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday August 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 26 Monument Street, in Winslow. Burial will follow at St Francis Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, in Waterville. Please visit www.veilleuxfuneralhome.com to view a video collage of Jan's life and to share condolences, memories and tributes with her family.
The family would like to thank the amazing teams at MaineGeneral Hospital in Augusta and Woodlands Senior Living in Waterville for the caring and compassionate support they provided both Jan and her family in her last days.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Catholic Charities of Maine at www.ccmaine.org

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Published by Central Maine on Aug. 2, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Janet Rush

13 Entries

Marilyn and Ron Cady

August 25, 2017

The folks in their old neighborhood in Bellevue, NE are so saddened to hear this news. We loved having them as neighbors. Prayers for Harold and the rest of the family. Ron and Marilyn Cady

Rico and Joan Marquez

August 7, 2017

Oh Pam and Bob we're so sorry to hear about your mom. We're glad you could all be with her. Pam, we'll always remember meeting your mom and dad in Paris, France back in 1990. We enjoyed them very much. That's how we met you! May you find comfort in your memories and family. We pray God is your strength. With Love, Rico and Joan Marquez

Karen Ashby

August 6, 2017

I was so glad to meet Randy's grandparents when they moved to Nebraska. I know the Albano family enjoyed having them both so near. Janet (And her husband) were always polite and nice to talk to.

I really enjoyed the beautiful slide show. It was fun to see those I know at different stages of life.

She will surely be missed here on Earth, but she must be thrilled meeting God and those precious loved ones that went before her. Our prayers are with those who cherish the day when they will meet again.

Robert and Jean Kozuch

August 5, 2017

Dear Harold and family so sad to hear of Jan's passing. We have beautiful memories of our many wonderful and happy get togethers thru most of our lives Jan was a great friend to both of us Glad we got to see you again in Nebraska .all our love to all of you Bob and Jean Kozuch and family

WILMA Pouliot

August 5, 2017

So sorry to read about JAN we were very close in school. We didn't know she was back in Maine. We just had our 65 th class reuniun and tried to find her. Feel sad not to attend her funeral but just read it today.

Betty Campbell

August 3, 2017

To Pam and Family,
I am really sorry you lost your beautiful mother. You all will be in our prayers. If I can do anything just let me know. Take care and God Bless You All! Love Always,
Betty Campbell

Kerry Kulas

August 3, 2017

To Pam and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful person to know. You are all such a close family, please know you have an angel watching over you.

Fran Golden

August 3, 2017

Harold, family, Pam, Rob,Rich,Mary, my Deepest Sympathy, to your family! Jan was a very close friend and co worker during her life here in Somers. I loved all the pics you posted. They all were showing what a beautiful women she was and i will always remember that smile! Prayers and Hugs ! Fran Golden & family

Rachel Jordan

August 2, 2017

I will really miss you Grandma! I was your first grandchild and even though I grew up traveling the world, you and Grandpa always took the time to come and visit us in the different areas that we lived. I always enjoyed your visits because it would be a time that we would take you out and show you the neat things that we lived by in England, Germany, South Dakota and even in Nebraska. I will always remember visiting you in Melbourne Florida during my College spring break with my college friends back in 2000. We had so much fun relaxing in the warm Florida sun away from the Pennsylvania cold/blizzard. That trip is always near and dear to my heart. You were always very hospitable and welcoming and it was so easy to just sit back and relax and enjoy your company. Then you and Grandpa moved to Omaha Nebraska which was such a treat to me! After growing up away from relatives it was such a blessing to come home and visit my parents and also get to visit with you and grandpa. I enjoyed spending Christmas Eve with you and Grandpa and I was really saddened that you had moved back to Maine. I never realized that my Pre-Deployment visit home in Sep 2014 would be the last time I would see you. Since that time I married a wonderful man and now I'm having our first Child a little girl Dagny May in October. I was really looking forward to you meeting them both. You will always be remembered, loved and missed, Your Granddaughter Rachel, Adam and upcoming Baby Dagny.

August 2, 2017

Our love and sympathy to the entire Rush family. Find comfort in each other, and know you have a radiant guardian angel watching over you. You are in our prayers Harold, God bless.
Robert & Amy Wimpfheimer - Pennsylvania

"Love is like a mirror. When you love another you become their mirror and they become yours . . .upon reflection of this love, you will see infinity."
~Mr. Leo Buscaglia.

August 2, 2017

To the family of Janet Rush we send our heartfelt condolences. So sorry for your loss. Respectfully Jan Alexander, and Stu Benner .

E. Brown

August 2, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Words of encouragement at 1Thess. 4:14 & Hosea 13:14 for the family to read.

Stacy Wright

August 1, 2017

We will miss you dearly Aunt Jan, We have lots of great memories that will be cherished for lifetime.. I know you have left a hole in my heart but I know your in a better place now,, but I know you will be my angel looking down at us with you beautiful smile until we meet again We love you lots Aunt Jan love Stacy, Tim and girls.

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