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Janet Whitcomb Obituary
WEST BOYLSTON - Janet R. (Zuranski) Whitcomb, 82, of West Boylston passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 22.
Her husband and high school sweetheart, Lorenz E. "Eb" Whitcomb died in 2002. She leaves three daughters, Loret R.W. Schur and her husband Joel of Sterling, Paula A.W. Menendez and her husband, Joseph of West Boylston and Holly L.W. Jameson and her husband, Robert of West Boylston; seven grandchildren, Jacob and Noah Schur, Lisa and Sara Menendez, Rob, Michael and Jonathan Jameson; two sisters, Gloria Ludden and her husband, David of Fort Meyers, FL and Carol Goodrich of Paxton and nieces and nephews. A brother, Joseph Zuranski, Jr. predeceased her. She was born in Long Branch, NJ daughter of Joseph and Irene (George) Zuranski and graduated from West Boylston High School.
Janet worked at State Mutual Insurance Company for several years before retiring, prior to that she worked at the former Schultz Lubricants Company. She was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church and Mary, Queen of the Rosary Parishes. Janet loved gardening, shopping and spending time at the family camp in Spencer. Most of all she adored her family and loved being with them.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 29 at 11AM in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 111 Worcester Street. Burial will be private in Mount Vernon Cemetery. There are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to help fight cancer at UMASS to UMMF Office of Advancement, 333 South St., Shrewsbury, 01545 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements in the care of FAY BROTHERS Funeral Home, 1 West Boylston Street.
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for Janet Whitcomb
Carol (Sam) HoyleBallard
November 29, 2016
Loret and Carol, so sorry to hear of your Mom's/Sister's passing. May she rest in peace knowing her family's love.
Joanie, Rick, Chip and Jeremy Betterley
November 29, 2016
Loret, Paula, Holly and families, our sincere sympathies for your loss. She was a very sweet lady and you all took great care of her. Our thoughts are with you.
Mary Schur Giguere
November 28, 2016
Loret, Paula and Holly, my thoughts and prayers for comfort are with you on the loss of your mom.
Judi Bashaw
November 27, 2016
Loret and Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. May your precious memories of Janet comfort you at this very sad time.
Judi Bashaw
November 27, 2016
Loret and Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. May your fond memories of Janet comfort you at this very sad time.
November 27, 2016
Loret, Paula, and Holly. My wife Edie, and I want to extend our Sympathy and Condolences to the many members of the Whitcomb Family in the loss of its Matriarch. I remember the good days when we worked together. I pray that "God's Peace and Loving Hands" will sustain all of you in this time of sadness.
Bob Comeau
November 26, 2016
Holly, Paula and Families,
My sincerest sympathy for your loss.
Thinking of you all, Suellen (Credit Union)
Nancy Hubbard
November 24, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you xoxo
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