JAN C. JANOWSKI

1948 - 2015

JANOWSKI, JAN C. Jan C. Janowski, 66 of Portland, wife for 48 years to Joseph C. Janowski passed away Thursday August 20, 2015 at Portland Care & Rehab. She was the daughter of the late Maurice and Helen (Powers) Willmore. Born on September 9, 1948 in Middletown, she lived in Portland for most of her life. Besides her husband, she leaves a son, Joseph P. Janowski of Portland, a daughter, Lori Janowski of New York, brothers, John and Terrence Willmore both of Portland, sisters, Jill Matterazzo of Higganum, Suzanne Kennedy of Florida, Patricia Barsamian of Manchester, and Robyn Willmore of Portland, grandson, Ryan Janowski and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Jeffrey. Jan was owner of JJ Portland News for six years. She worked for Portland’s Parks and Recreation Dept. for several years and volunteered much of her time at the Portland Senior Center and doing creative programming with the children of Chatham Court. She was recognized for these efforts in 2012 with the Ralph Paley Spirit of Portland Award. Jan was one of the most beautiful, caring souls on the planet; a woman who gave of herself without question or consequence. She will be sorely missed but her spirit will live on forever. Relatives and friends may call on Monday August 24, 2015 from 8:30 to 10:30AM at Portland Memorial Funeral Home 231 Main St Portland followed by a Mass at 11AM at the Church of St. Mary 51 Freestone Ave Portland. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Joy for Jan: A Dragonfly’s Journey at http://gfwd.at/1J8r43g. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit: www.portlandmemorialfh.net.