Janet Baird Cloutman

LONDONDERRY -- Janet Baird Cloutman, 81, passed away peacefully on Sept. 7, 2018, at the Rutland Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Springfield, VT, on Sept. 1, 1937, the daughter of Adna and Beatrice (Simonds) White. After the passing of her mother, Janet and her sister, Joyce, were raised by their father with the help and loving care of Alta Roberts, who became part of their family, until her passing in 1982.

Janet was a graduate of Chester High School; she enjoyed gardening, baking, antiques, genealogy and spending time with her family. She enjoyed wintering in Florida and summering at her "camp" on Green Pond in North Hebron, NY, with her beloved dog, Nikki.

While working as pastry chef at The Hartness House in Springfield, VT, Janet met and married Philip G. Cloutman. Together, they raised three children while residing in Rhode Island and Vermont. He predeceased her in May 1995.

Following Phil's death, Janet traveled between Florida and Vermont and Upstate New York with her friend and companion, Jerome Rawson.

Janet was predeceased by her parents; Alta Roberts; her husband, Phil; her sister, Joyce Rowley; and her companion, Jerome Rawson.

Janet is survived by her three children Lisa Coster (Stephen), of Hobart, NY, Linda Crandall (Almon), of Weston, VT, and Philip K. Cloutman (Marty Trombetta), of Londonderry, VT. Also surviving are six grandchildren Sarah and Alex Rogers, Samantha and Austin Crandall, Bethany Johnson and Marissa Richardson; five great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Per Janet's wishes, there will be no calling hours or services. There will be a private burial at a future date.

For those wishing to make a donation in Janet's memory, please do so to the charity of your choice or to the Neurofibromatosis - Children's Tumor Foundation, 120 Wall St., 16th Floor, New York, NY 10005-3904.

Arrangements are by the Clifford Funeral Home.