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Janet C. Douyard
1937 - 2026
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1937
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2026
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Janet Douyard Obituary
Holyoke, MA - Janet C. (Powers) Douyard, 88, of Holyoke, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. Janet was born on October 13, 1937, in Northampton to the late Robert and Alma (Poudrier) Powers. Janet attended Northampton schools and went to Saint Michael's High School. She was a communicant of the former Sacred Heart Church.
On July 23rd, 1956, Janet married William "Bill" Douyard. Janet and Bill had six children together. Janet worked for the VA in Leeds as a Food Service Supervisor until she retired in 1997. She was passionate about quilting and was a skilled seamstress, she made many quilts for family and loved ones. Janet and Bill loved to travel and often took their children and grandchildren with them. Whether as a day trip to Howe Caverns or a cross-country trip to Arizona, they racked up the miles by the thousands visiting family, amusement parks and national parks all over the country.
Janet and Bill launched a project called "Operation Gulf Bags" for troops deployed in the Gulf War. They handcrafted cribbage boards, buttons and included candy and toiletries. They packed and sent thousands of bags before passing the project to the VA.
She is survived by her children, Deborah Thornton of Amherst, Teri Martinbeault of Loveland, Colorado, William and his wife Chrissy of Shutesbury, Mark of Goshen, Robert of Cummington, James and his wife Roberta of Whatley, and her sister Ann Ouimette of Connecticut. Janet is survived by 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Janet is predeceased by her parents, husband William Douyard, son-in-law Alan Martinbeault and brother Gary Powers.
There will be a Calling Hour on Saturday March 7, 2026, from 10AM-11AM at the DROZDAL FUNERAL HOME, 120 DAMON RD., NORTHAMPTON, MA. A Prayer Service will begin at 11AM at the Funeral Home. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to: https://compassuslivingfoundation.org/give-now/
For additional details or to extend your condolences to the family, please visit: drozdalfuneralhome.com.
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CRAIG MARTINBEAULT
February 22, 2026
I will be honest: I was blessed with both an amazing paternal grandmother and an amazing maternal grandmother. Yet, even with that blessing, Grammy Douyard held a uniquely special place in my heart. She was one of the most outgoing and energetic people I have ever known in my entire life.Grammy Douyard was a doer. She loved to be "in motion" and to share that energy with us, her grandchildren. I traveled a lot with her and with my grandfather, Pepa Douyard, who passed before she did. She was intentional about making sure we had fun whenever we were with her, and that's one way I remember. Her personality was unforgettable, the kind that stays with you for life. I can still see her double dutch jump roping with my own children, her great-grandchildren, a memory my children carried into their adult lives and now into their lives as parents.Life has a way of moving quickly, and before we realize it, we find ourselves becoming grandparents too. I can personally testify to that reality. One thing I can say with certainty is that Grammy Douyard set the bar high and provided a powerful example of what an extraordinary grandparent should be. My deepest hope is that my grandchildren and great-grandchildren will love and remember me in the same way that I love and remember my wonderful Grammy Douyard.
I will always love and miss you, Grammy. Please save a seat for me at the table with God and the rest of our family in heaven. May you rejoice in life everlasting with the Lord, resting in His perfect peace and the renewed body He has given you. As it is written in Psalm 103:5, "who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle´s," may you once again soar, continuing to be a blessing there as you will forever be a blessing in my life here.
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Glenn Colthart
February 22, 2026
Janet$Bill were dearest friends of my wife,Joan&myself for 50 yrs.
We loved them both very much. Sincere condolences to her children. Jan,was a wonderful friend and person.she will be missed.
Mary Jekanowski
February 21, 2026
Jan was a wonderful person whose kindness and generosity will be forever missed. My prayers are with her family.
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