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Janet Caswell Obituary
Born in Suffolk, Va., on Sept. 16, 1936, she was the daughter of the late James E. and Helen (Bateman) Byrd.
Janet was a medical transcriptionist at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Groton for many years before her retirement.
Mrs. Caswell was a talented organist and pianist. She played at Second Baptist Church in North Stonington for many years and was the organist at her home church, North Stonington Baptist Church. She also enjoyed music, golf, and making blankets for family and friends.
Besides her husband, she will be sadly missed by her son, Barry L. Tyler of Uncasville; and her stepchildren, Suzanne Blaisdell of Hopkinton, R.I., and Byron Caswell of Chandler, Ariz. She was the loving grandmother of three. She was the sister of Betty Byrd of Denver, Colo., and Sandra Edwards of Suffolk, Va.
She was predeceased by her husband, Norman Close.
A Celebration of her Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at the North Stonington Baptist Church, 5 Rocky Hollow Road, North Stonington, CT 06359. Calling hours are respectfully omitted.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Stonington Baptist Church, PO Box 25, North Stonington, CT 06359.
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Memories and Condolences
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Gidget M Harris
August 20, 2024
Mama Jan, even though years have passed you are still very much alive in my heart and memory. I miss you so much. You made the world a better place. I love you forever.
Gidget Harris
August 19, 2023
Mama Jan, it seems like just yesterday that you were still here. I miss our chats and your loving, kind personality. I still cherish the special cookbook that you made just for me. It helps me to feel close to you. I'm forever grateful and feel so privileged to have had you in my life. I love you and always will.
Gidget Harris
August 19, 2022
Mama Jan, you were more of a mother to me than the one who birthed me. You are my Godsent Mama andI will ALWAYS love you. I still use the sweet gifts you sent to me and make the family recipes you gathered for me. Each and every one of them make me smile and touch my heart. Thank you for all of your love and for giving me a brother who I will always love and hold close to my heart. Sending you a gazillion hugs.
Gidget Mariah Harris
August 19, 2021
Even though several years have passed my memories of my Mama Jan are still bright in my my mind and my heart. She was an extraordinary woman and a true earth angel and she will NEVER be forgotten. I am thankful for the beautiful blanket that she made me and that was gifted to me by my beloved "brother" Barry. I often wrap myself in it and envision being hugged by her. Sadly, it is the only physical part of her I have left, but she lives forever in my heart and she will always be with me.
Gidget Harris
August 25, 2020
You are still and always will be the light of my life, Mama Jan. I love and miss you more than anyone could ever know.
Gidget Harris
August 25, 2020
Time can never erase your memory, Mama Jan. You are forever in my heart and I love you today as much as yesterday. I miss you so much, but am so thankful there is no more pain in your life.
Gidget Harris
August 31, 2013
You are the light of my life.
I love you Mama Jan.
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This is what true love looks like. Mama Jan and Joe
Gidget Harris
August 31, 2013
Janet and Her Loving Son, Barry
Gidget Harris
August 31, 2013
Death is but a journey home. Mama Jan was the only "REAL" Mother I have ever had and my world will never be the same without her. I thank God that she left behind the most wonderful reflection of herself . . . her loving son and my "REAL" brother, Barry.
Joe, I'm so sorry that we were never able to meet in person, but I feel as though I know you well through the words that Mama Jan spoke to me. Thank-you so much for loving her and being there for her right up until the end. For me, She will NEVER be dead . . . for she will ALWAYS live within our hearts.
We have all lost a true Earth Angel who will ALWAYS be remembered as a wonderful and grand influence in this world and an True example of God's love.
Bill and Kathi Carlson
August 28, 2013
Dear Joe, Barry, and family, We are so sorry to hear of Janet's going, and so happy to know where. Very sorry for your loss, and so thankful for the years of faithful friendship, and fellowship. May the Lord comfort you all with His peace at this time.
Carolyn Ryder
August 27, 2013
A lovely lady through and through, always soft spoken,sincere and had the gift of always making you feel loved and welcomed. I rejoice with her as she is now in the presence of her loving Savior.
Ellen (Tough) Ockert
August 26, 2013
I had the pleasure of meeting Janet only once when I returned to Clark's Falls to visit the Baptist Church I knew as a child. Joe and Janet joined my husband and I for lunch that day, and it is still in my mind as so enjoyable. May God's arms have welcomed His child when she ascended to be with Him. My deepest condolences to her family during these next few days. God Bless you, Joe, and I know He will be with you.
Steve Reardon
August 26, 2013
Joe and Family:
How saddened I was to read of Janet's passing. Each one of us must let the hand go of one that we love to one that we have not yet met. The memories that they leave behind is what love is made of.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Steve Reardon - Cardinal Honda
Jim West
August 25, 2013
Sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family.
Gina Detorio
August 25, 2013
Janet was a beautiful person, inside and out. She was sweet and sincere and is going to be greatly missed. She's with her maker and we will wee her again. We love you Joe and if you need anything you let us know.
-Nick & Gina Detorio
Frank & Mary Bliven
August 25, 2013
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Styly Hayward
August 25, 2013
Glad to known you Mrs Caswell, Prayers to you Joe.
Valerie Holman
August 25, 2013
Jan was such a sweet, loving lady. We will greatly miss her. Prayers for the family during this time.
August 25, 2013
Joe,
With greatest sympathy.
Wayne Denison
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