Janet Clayman

Janet Clayman
November 23, 2023
Janet Clayman died peacefully on Thursday, November 23, in Stratford, CT, at the age of 92.
She is survived by her brother, Hy Crandall, her children, Tova (Bob Spaulding), Stephanie, and Adam (Caroline Heffron), and her grandchildren, Rebecca, Teja and Raven. She was predeceased by her husband, William Clayman.
She was born Janet Lee Crandall to Sol and Tillie Crandall of Crisfield, MD. After graduating from the University of Maryland, she moved to New York, where she worked as a lab technician while living at the 92nd St Y and taking full advantage of the cultural offerings of Manhattan. There she met William Clayman, whom she married in 1955.
Following a lifelong passion, Janet taught middle school science in Norwalk, CT, for many years. Even in retirement, she continued educating by assisting other teachers on their field trips to the beach. She loved being outdoors, and walking to see the birds at a nearby sanctuary was one of her favorite activities.
Her curiosity and love of learning were evident in her love of travel, museums, music, and singing. Her husband referred to her as the "Energizer Bunny" because of her boundless energy and enthusiasm. She volunteered with the League of Women Voters, and participated in classes through Learning in Retirement, as well as clubs dedicated to writing, reading, genealogy, and Yiddish language. She always had a new fact or book recommendation to share.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at Beth El Cemetery, 225 Richards Avenue in Norwalk. Shiva will be observed at Janet's home in Stratford on Sunday from 4:30 p.m., and on Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. A livestream of the funeral service will be available at www.greensfuneralhome.com . Donations in her memory can be made to Americares ( americares.org ) or to a charity of your choice.