Janet M. Nolan (nee LaMoreaux), age 83, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her close family, including her cat Aslan, on April 26, 2022. Born January 9, 1939 in East Cleveland, she was a longtime resident of both Chester Twp. and Edgewater, FL. Janet was a volunteer librarian at the former Chester Elementary School and a clerk librarian at Westwood Elementary School, retiring in 2003. She was also the co-founder and office manager of Nolan Maintenance in Chester Twp. Janet loved life and was always friendly and curious. She loved making new friends which often lead to many lifelong friendships. Janet was a lifelong nature lover, often walking her dog Ben in the Geauga County Parks and later her dog Millie who would drag her thru the parks, she also volunteered for many years for the Geauga parks. She enjoyed boating for many years and was a past secretary of the Fairport Harbor Yacht Club Auxiliary, and during her time residing in Florida was a volunteer at the American Space Museum & Walk of Fame, in Titusville, FL. Janet is survived by her sons James (Katherine), John (Terri), and Mike (Kathryn); grandchildren Ryan (Brittany), Ali (Dan), Clayton (Leah), and Caitlin (Terry); great-grandchildren Peyton, Avery, Emmalin, Skylar, and Everett; sister Cora Martin; brother Robert (Joyce) LaMoreaux; and sister-in-law Gail Gilson. She is preceded in death by her husband John E.; granddaughter Kelsey; sister Marian Lalich; parents Harlan and Hazel (nee Ballard) LaMoreaux; and step-father Nelson Pulsifer. Family and friends may call at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland on Friday May 6, 2022, 1-3 and 5-7 pm. Private Interment in Chester Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Janet’s memory may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve at www.hospicewr.org or Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary at www.happytailscatsanctuary.org.
