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Janice J. Josselyn

07/04/1923 - 12/26/2015

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Obituary For Janice J. Josselyn

Janice Joyce (Freeman) Josselyn –age 92, lifelong resident of Hanover, MA, born on July 4, 1923, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Bruce G. Josselyn, Daughter of the late Leon A. and Effie B. (Lester) Freeman, Sister of the late Donald A. Freeman. Loving mother of sons Phillip B. Josselyn of New York, NY, Stephen L. Josselyn and his wife Mary Elizabeth (Bette) McGilvray of Marco Island, FL, Duncan L. Josselyn of Plymouth, MA and daughter Patricia J. Hoffmann of Hanover, MA. Grandmother of Kirstin E. Hoffmann of Rockport, MA and Anna L. Hoffmann of Hanover, MA.

As a graduate of Hanover High School class of 1941, Janice attended Bates College and Boston University during WWII. She was graduated from Boston University in 1945 with an A. B. Degree and a sister of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. She was a librarian at the Town of Rockland Library and member of the Friends of the South Shore Hospital volunteers.

The family invites friends and loved ones to a Memorial Service to be held at Magoun Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union Street, Rockland, MA on Saturday, January 23, 2016, at 11:00am and collation to follow at Riley Fellowship Hall, 17 Silver Street, Hanover, MA.

Services

23 Jan

Memorial Service

11:00 AM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
by Obituary Assistant

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  • 05/25/2021

    Linda (Burbank) Bush

    So terribly sorry to hear of the passing of your dear sweet mother Janice. I have such fond memories of her as she was so close to my father Richard Burbank. She was always there during our family gatherings as was your father Bruce. I will always cherish her wonderful smile and infectious laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. She will be missed.

  • 05/25/2021

    Kathy Savage

    Tricia: So sorry for your loss! Your Mom was so lucky to have you caring for her for all of these years! I'm sure she kept on going for many more years because of your care and company! My thoughts are with you and the girls.. Kathy Savage

  • 05/25/2021

    Richard Josselyn

    Rest in Peace Janice J. Josselyn Our thoughts are with the family. Love Eva and Richard Josselyn

  • 05/25/2021

    David Josselyn

    Phil, Steve, Duncan, Tricia, Denise and I are thinking of you with the passing of Aunt Janice.We'll remember and cherish the family gatherings at thanksgiving with Aunt Janice hosting and laughing, while keeping our families together.Hope you all take your memories and move forward with her loving spirit.

  • 05/25/2021

    Jeanne Thomson Dinterman

    Dear Tricia, Steven,Philip and Duncan, My thoughts and prayers are with you at the passing of your Mother. It was wonderful to grow up in the house next door to such a lovely lady. I will always remember her as smiling and laughing! Her pleasant way certainly lead to a long life. Treasure your memories!! With Love, Jeanne Thomson Dinterman

  • 05/25/2021

    Nancy Josselyn

    Tricia, Phil, Steve and Duncan - you are all in our thoughts and we hope you are supporting each other at this time. Lots of great stories and memories of so many gatherings at Thanksgiving spring to mind; the sound of your Mother's laugh and her wonderful smile will be what stays with us each time we think of her. The fireworks on July 4th will always honor her, as well! We hope you find comfort in each other and in happy memories. Nancy and Steve

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