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Janet Francis Russell
April 16, 2021

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Bath, ME----Janet Francis Russell, 93, formerly of Andover MA, died peacefully on Friday, April 16, 2021, at Hill House Assisted Living.

Janet was born on October 26, 1927, in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Howard and Isabelle (Scott) Sargent. She was a recognized member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Janet was a graduate of Colby Sawyer College and went on to work in the Medical Technology Field.

Janet loved her time with family and friends at Lake Winnipesaukee, NH and Drake’s Island, ME. She was a devoted member of Christ Church in Andover, MA where her passion for flower-arranging bloomed. In addition, she was a longtime member of the Andover Garden Club.

Janet is survived by her sons, Thomas Francis and his wife Lisa, and Stephen Francis and his wife Elizabeth; her daughter, Sarah Lafond and her husband Daniel; her step-daughter, Barbara Malphrus; her grandchildren, John Francis Jr., Abigail Miller and her husband Daniel, Alexandra Lafond, Alyssa Francis, Evan Francis, Thomas Francis, Elena Francis, and Alex Malphrus; her great-grandsons, Bryce Malphrus, Henry Miller, and Nathan Miller; her sister-in-law, Helen Sargent; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husbands, George Francis and Edmond Russell; a son, John Francis; her brother, Scott Sargent; and granddaughter Cynthia Francis.

A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 11:00am in the family plot at Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilford, NH.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Janet’s name be made to Christ Church, 25 Central Street, Andover, MA 01810.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services and 603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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