Janice Bradbury

Janice P. Bradbury
1932-2022
Waterville Janice Pearl Bradbury, 89, of Waterville, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, with family by her side.
She was born November 24, 1932, in Rumford, Maine, the daughter of Lester Eugene Bradbury and Pauline Bradbury (Coolidge). Janice moved to Waterville at the age of five, where she lived the remainder of her life on Elmwood Ave, with her Aunt Pearl Loud and Uncle Johnny, who raised her as their own. She attended Waterville schools and graduated from Thomas College with a degree in business.
Her love and passion for animals lead her to a lifetime of service, rescuing animals. She loved life to the fullest. She loved to dance, go on adventures, and everything about the outdoors. The eldest of 6 girls, Janice took every opportunity to be with family and friends. Her nieces and nephews, who lovingly referred to her as Aunty Jan, meant the world to her.
Janice was an active and beloved member of her Jehovah s Witness congregation from the age of 18, attending the Waterville Kingdom Hall. Using her degree, Janice worked bookkeeping jobs throughout her life and retired from the office of Woodlands Senior Living at the age of 85.
She was predeceased by her parents, Lester Eugene Bradbury and Pauline Bradbury (Coolidge), her aunt, Mina Pearl Loud, and her sister Shirley Petrie.
Janice is survived by her sisters, Christine Currier of Florida, Dianne Sisneros of Colorado, Roxanne Sisneros of Iowa, Karen Heath of Waterville, and a multitude of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, August 6th, at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St, Fairfield.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Rd, Waterville, ME 04901.
The family would like to thank the fantastic doctors, nurses, and staff at Northern Lights Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, for taking such good care of our sister Janice. A special thank you to Maddie, the Newfoundland service dog from Spring Hill Farm, who comforted Janice in her last moments.
Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting www.lawrybrothers.com.