Janice Whiteley

Janice Whiteley, 84, of Plainville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 23, 2022 at LiveWell in Plantsville. 

Born in Providence, RI on January 9, 1938, she was one of two children to the late Arnold and Abina (Boyd) Whiteley.  Raised and educated in Pawtucket, R.I., she was an active and involved member of the Pawtucket West High School, Class of 1955, having been class secretary, a majorette (head twirler) and on several planning committees for many class reunions including their 50th. 

A woman of strong will and determination, she put herself through nursing school while raising her two small children. She had a successful and enjoyable career caring for others at the former Farmington Convalescent Home where her coworkers became a second family to her. Three dear friends; Pat Gannon, Linda Demma and Darlene Wielechowski were with her on her last day. 

Jan loved to travel and was able to fulfill her adventurous spirit with many world travels in her retirement. She also never met a pair of shoes that she could pass up.

A loving mother and “Gran” to many, she is now at peace and will be missed dearly by her family and many friends.

She is survived by her daughter Lorri Goldsmith, her husband Ed and their daughters, Jill (Andrew) and Abby (Ryan); her son, John “Chip” Orzechowski and his daughters, Rachel and Nicole.  She was predeceased by her only brother, Russell Whiteley, with whom she shared a special bond, and leaves her sister-in-law, Carole Whiteley, their son Todd and his family.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of LiveWell for their kindness and compassion during her final years.

In lieu of flowers, Janice may be remembered with contributions to the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter, 200 Executive Blvd, #4b, Southington, CT 06489.

Family and friends may gather in celebration of Janice's life on Friday, April 14, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. at Plainville Funeral Home, 81 Broad St, Plainville.  Words of remembrance will be shared at 6:30 p.m.  She will be laid to rest privately at Swan Point Cemetery in Providence, R.I.  For online expressions of sympathy, please visit www.PlainvilleFuneralHome.com

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