Janice M Washburn

She was born in Winchendon, MA, on April 23, 1936, the daughter of Emmons E. and Rubena G. (Harris) Drury. She grew up in Winchendon and was a 1954 graduate of Murdock High School. In high school she dreamed of traveling and enjoyed drawing and collecting horse themed items.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 42 years, Barry B. Washburn of Spofford, NH, her children: Sandra O’Neill and her husband William of Winchendon, MA, Virginia Benoit of Swanzey, NH, Kenneth Buckley and his wife, Bonnie of West Swanzey, NH, David Buckley of Swanzey, NH, Todd Buckley and his fiancée Lisa Montgomery of Swanzey, NH, Mark Alan Washburn of Baldwinsville,. MA and Terry Perkins of Hinsdale, NH; 27 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; two great, great grandsons; her lifelong friends: Randi Kent and Jo Ann Barnes, as well as her former husband and children’s father: Delbert Buckley of Swanzey, NH. She was predeceased by her granddaughter: Sara Buckley in 2008.

Before marriage and children she had worked at the Dress Shop in Winchendon. She later moved to NH where she raised her family. Janice also was a beloved Brownie Leader in Swanzey for several years.

On May 18, 1973, she married Barry B. Washburn in a ceremony in Keene and they owned and operated Quart o’ Paint Stables in Spofford NH for more than 25 years. Her dreams of horses came true in that she owned, bought, sold and bred horses. She would offer children at a local hospital pony rides when possible. She enjoyed John Wayne movies as well as a continued love of music, playing piano and listening to Elvis Presley. Gardening was also a favorite past time for her, as was spending time with her grandchildren.

In later years she worked for Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services here in Keene.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, May 4, 2015 from 5:00 until 7:00 at the Fletcher Funeral Home. At the request of Janice, there will be no public funeral service or burial.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made, in Janice M. Washburn’s name, to the Monadnock Humane Society (www.monadnockhumanesociety.org), 101 W Swanzey Rd, Swanzey, NH 03446.

Fletcher Funeral Home and Cremation Services, (www.fletcherfuneralhome.com), 33 Marlboro St, Keene has been entrusted with the arrangements.