Janice F. Plante

1937 – 2018

RUMFORD – Janice F. Plante, 81, of Washington Street in Rumford, passed away on Saturday Oct. 20, 2018 at Rumford Hospital surrounded by her loving family following a long illness.

She was born in Waterville, Maine on June 24, 1937 the daughter of August and Phoebe (Trial) Picard.

Janice attended grammar school in Quoticook Canada in a convent and was a graduate of Stephens High School Class of 1955.

In her younger years she was employed with Diamond Match and Oxford Paper Co.

She married Thomas W. Plante Sr. in June of 1962, together they celebrated 18 years of marriage, he passed away in October of 1980.

Her life was devoted to being a loving wife and mom, following the passing of her husband she went to work at Sunday River for a few years.

Janice was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and former member of the Red Hat Society.

She enjoyed spending time with her family at Roxbury Pond.

Janice also loved gardening, bowling, cooking, oil painting, shopping at Mardens and visiting with her friends at McDonalds.

She was an animal lover, and especially loved her cats and her granddog Izzy.

Surviving are her two sons, Thomas W. Plante, Jr. and wife Jamie of Mexico and Christopher A. Plante of Rumford; a sister, Irene Fournier of Gardner, Mass.; a granddaughter, Tausha L. Plante of Rumford; two great-grandchildren, Devarae L. Gurney and Avery R. Bradeen; and one great-great grandson, Lucas J. Rand.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Thomas W. Plante Sr., a son, Michael Plante, three sisters, Anita, Barbara and Gerry; and a brother, Lionel.

You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the family by visiting their guestbook at www.sgthibaultfuneralhome.com.

Visiting hours will be held from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. on Friday November 2, 2018 at SG Thibault Funeral Home, where a Celebration of Life will follow at 12 noon. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 250 Penobscot St. Rumford, Maine. www.sgthibaultfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Janice’s memory may be made to:

The Dempsey Center

29 Lowell Street

Lewiston, ME 04240