Alice Janda

Alice (Gardner) Janda, 91, formerly of Haskell Ave., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in Sterling Village on Saturday, February 4, 2012. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 44 years, William C. Janda. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Parker, wife of the late James A. Parker, of Foxboro; Carole Davis and her husband Edward of Colonie, NY; a son, Charles W. Janda and his wife Sharon of Glen Carbon, IL. She leaves two sisters, Ruth Contois of KY; Grace Peceraro of FL; 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and many dear friends. She is pre-deceased by five brothers, Arthur, Kenneth, Alton, Donald and Richard Gardner, and her son-in-law Stephen Leslie.

Alice was born in East Weymouth to the late Harold and Alice Gardner. Upon relocating to Clinton at a young age, she attended local schools and graduated from the Clinton High School Class of 1938. Alice completed studies at the Clinton Hospital School of Nursing and began her vocation in healthcare. She spent her career as a Registered Nurse with Clinton Hospital, from where she ultimately retired as Director of Nursing. She worked as a supervisor for the former Fallon Nursing Home in Clinton and later as a home health aide. Alice was an active life member of the United Church of Clinton. She welcomed stray cats into her home and took pleasure in arts and crafts, notably knitting, crochet and sewing. Alice never missed a game of Bingo and most cherished time spent in the company of her loving family.

A funeral service will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in the United Church of Clinton, 109 Haskell Ave., with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Clinton. Calling hours will be held in the church prior to services on Wednesday morning from 10 until 11AM. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Alice Janda to United Church of Clinton, 109 Haskell Ave., Clinton, MA 01510. Online condolences may be placed at

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