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Janice McCurdy Obituary
Janice was born and raised in Harrison Township, PA. She was a graduate of Har-Brack High School of Brackenridge, PA in 1962 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree, Cum Laude, with emphasis in secondary education - mathematics from Trenton State College, NJ in 1976. Janice is survived by her husband of 47 years, Dr. David E. McCurdy; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Mark A. McCurdy; granddaughters, Catherine and Grace McCurdy, all of Fort Worth, TX; son-in-law, Scott Weaver and grandchildren, Jessica and Doug Weaver, all of Stratham, NH; her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley R. Maliszewski, of Sarver, PA. Janice is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley J. Maliszewski and Sabina Szcepanski, and her sister, Cynthia Collins, all of Natrona, PA. Her daughter Sharon McCurdy Weaver of Westford, MA passed away from breast cancer in 2005.
Mrs. McCurdy was a Northborough, MA resident since 1979 and taught high school mathematics in Lawrenceville, NJ, Tahanto Regional High School in Boylston, MA and Algonquin Regional High School, Northborough, MA. She received the teacher of the year award in 2003. She was the tennis coach of the girls' tennis teams at Lawrenceville, NJ for several years and at Algonquin during her tenure there. Jan retired from Algonquin RHS in 2007 after 25 years of service. Following retirement she continued to coach the Algonquin RHS girls' tennis team and completed the 2009 tennis season winning the Division I State Championship. She was inducted into the Algonquin RHS Athletic Hall of Fame on November 26, 2009.
Jan was a loving person who had a passion for life, teaching, friends and family, especially her grandchildren. She was an avid outdoors person who loved the ocean and enjoyed scuba diving, kayaking and hiking.
Jan was an active member of the St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church in Northborough, MA.
Mrs. McCurdy's funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 18, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Church, 244 W. Main St., Northborough, MA. Burial will follow in Howard Street Cemetery, Northborough. Calling hours will be held Thursday, December 17, 2009 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main Street (Rte. 20), Northborough. Memorial donations may be made to Gastric Cancer Research at UMass Memorial Health Care, c/o Development Office, 333 South Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. For online condolences or directions please visit:
www.haysfuneralhome.com
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David Nelson
January 22, 2025
Mrs McCurdy had more energy than anyone. She always seemed happy and loveing. You know you lived a good life if you lived like Mrs McCurdy.
Janice and Carol sharing a memory in 1999
December 26, 2009
Carol Sabotka (Massick)
December 26, 2009
Janice & I were best friends from when we were little girls playing with the many cats and kittens at our house in Natrona. We remained friends throughout her life even thought we had moved far away from one another as adults. I will always be grateful for the wonderful memories we shared and for the fact that she was there for me when my Mom died in 1988 and that I just happened to be back home in PA when her Dad died as well.
Fortunately I even got to meet her beautiful daughter Sharon and the grandchildren Jessica & Douglas in 1999 when I came out to MA for a quick visit. Janice and Dave also had a chance to come visit us at our beach house in Federal Way and so she met my grandhildren as well. I only regret that we never had the opportunity to share many more little moments of our lives; however, she was always such a big part of my life and I will remember her as the sister I never had.
May GOD hold all of her family in the palm of HIS HAND through their loss.
December 20, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss which is particularly tragic as it is so soon after the passing of Sharon. I hope the thought that they have been reunited provides some comfort.
A Former Student
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Jean Bean
December 18, 2009
Jan, You are the best of the best teachers at Algonquin. You were always there for your students and peers. You supported every initiative that supported innovation and best practices for the children that you served. I hope that your spirit visits every new teacher that comes along. I valued your friendship and support throughout our years together at Algonquin. My love an sympathy to your family and other friends. Jean Bean
Colin & Pat Campbell
December 17, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May fond memories sustain you through the time ahead.
With deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Brenna Chandler
December 16, 2009
Dave, i am so sorry this sad thing had to happen. We all love Jan and she will always be remembered. She was my at home auntie. i never really had anyone else around that i could call family, except for the both of you. i remember when we were just kids my brother and i would ride our bikes down the road and over small jumps. Jan came out to watch, and ended up offering your driveway to us so we could get a better inclination. She sat there for hours just watching us. I loved her. she would bring us food when we were sick and always be around to give advice and just be a great influence on anyone around her. may she rest in peace.
Teraisa Sabatini
December 16, 2009
Dr. McCurdy & Family-
My deepest condolences to all of you! I will forever remember Mrs. McCurdy's warm smile, kind eyes and gentle way. She was an extrodinary teacher, coach and friend who touched the lives of generations at Algonquin Regional HS.
Mrs. McCurdy showed me how to be a champion on the tennis court and a champion in life! For this, I will be eternally grateful.
She will be missed by many, and always remembered with a smile!
Teraisa Sabatini
ARHS Girls Tennis
Class of 1996
Peter Chandler
December 16, 2009
Jane you’re the best! Thanks for all the help and caring over the years. You are kind, unselfish and a true giver. Look forward to seeing you again.
Peter Chandler.
Amy Mimeault-Sampson
December 16, 2009
This world lost an incredible teacher, mentor and coach this week. Mrs. McCurdy touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to her family.
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