Janice L. Paradzick, 82 of Derry, NH died Sunday June 22, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Janice was born in Worcester, MA on January 8, 1943, a daughter of the late Walter J. and Love (Pahousky) Michalak. She had resided in
Derry for the past 46 years, formerly living in Whitinsville, MA.
Janice was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her life was centered around her family, and she adored her children and grandchildren. She was a preschool teacher at Stepping Stones in Derry and cherished all her students and their parents that knew her as Mrs. “P”. Janice was beloved by her many friends, she brought joy, happiness and laughter to those that knew and loved her.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Charles E. Paradzick, Jr. of Derry, two sons, Charles E. Paradzick, III of Scottsdale, AZ, and James W. Paradzick and his wife Heather of Derry, five grandchildren, Nina, Natalie, Lily, Mia, and Ethan, as well as one
niece and one nephew.
Calling hours will be held on Monday June 30, 2025 from 5 – 7pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. Catholic prayers will be offered at 7:00pm. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday at 2:00pm in the chapel at the NH State Veteran’s Cemetery, Route 3, Boscawen, NH. A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday at 4:30 – 7pm at the First Parish Congressional Church, 47 E. Derry Rd., Derry.