Janet Andersen Stuart

Janet Andersen Stuart, age 85, of Plymouth Ma, MA, formerly of Acton and Concord, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Born in Concord, MA, on August 2nd, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Krist and Marjorie Schneider Andersen.

Janet graduated from Concord High School and later earned her degree from King's College in New York. After college, she worked for a few years as a secretary at General Radio Corp in Concord, MA.

Janet got married and moved to Acton. She devoted herself fully to her role as a mother and homemaker. She enjoyed baking and creating beautiful flower gardens at their home. She made a welcoming place for friends and family. Janet loved taking her family to her parents’ summer cottage in NH, where they spent carefree days on the lake with her family. Her athletic and competitive nature allowed her to enjoy whatever sports her children were participating in. She taught them to skate, and enjoyed skiing, water skiing, riding bicycles, and playing ball with them.

As her children got older, Janet returned to the workforce, serving in the administration department for Boxborough public schools, operating her own housekeeping business, and working at Ralph Jordan's gift shop in Acton.

Janet retired in 2016. She then had time to travel with her dear friend Brenda. She moved to Groton, where she made another close circle of friends and met her best friend, Jim. She continued to entertain friends, shop, and be involved in her Bible study groups.

Janet later moved to Plymouth to be closer to her daughter, Kristen. In her later years, she especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Her infectious spirit touched all who knew her.

Janet was devoted to her family. She loved all her nieces, nephews, and cousins. She deeply loved her 7 grandchildren, Joseph, Christopher, Hannah, Harrison, Mary, Samantha, and Jack, who affectionately called her “A’Dee”. Her role as grandmother was one of her greatest joys. Her love for them was evident in everything she did. Above all, Janet’s Christian faith was a central and guiding force throughout her life. Her strong belief in Jesus Christ shaped her values, sustained her through life's challenges, and inspired her kindness, compassion, and service to others. She was an active member of Faith Evangelical Free Church in both Concord and Acton since childhood. Over the years, she was an active volunteer, supported many of the church's ministries, and taught Children's Sunday School.

Janet is survived by her children, Kristen Stuart O'Brien of Plymouth, MA, and John H. Stuart of Auburn, CA; son-in-law Joseph O'Brien; daughter-in-law Stephanie Stuart; and her beloved grandchildren, Joseph, Christopher, Hannah, Harrison, Mary, Samantha, and Jack. She was predeceased by her sister, Geraldine Gravel, of Concord, MA; her brother, Krist Andersen, of Sunapee, NH; and her parents, Krist and Marjorie Andersen, of Concord, MA.

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Janet during visiting hours on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 2:00-5:00 pm at the Concord Funeral Home, 74 Belknap St., Concord, MA Her funeral service will be held Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 11:00 am at the Faith Evangelical Free Church, 54 Hosmer St., Acton, MA. Burial in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to:
American Lung Association
1661 Worcester Road #301
Framingham, MA 01701
781-890-4262
www.lung.org

Arrangements under the care of Concord Funeral Home, 74 Belknap Street, Concord, MA 01742 978-369-3388 www.concordfuneral.com