Janet E. Roberge, 65
Dateline: Norton,MA
Janet E. Roberge, 65, of Norton passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 7, 2010 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence.
Born in Taunton, MA on October 19, 1945 she was a daughter of the late Gerard “Stu” and Yvonne (Cordeiro) Roberge.
Janet grew up in Norton and was educated in Norton public schools. She was a retired Mental Health Worker and had been employed at the former Foxboro State Hospital and the Taunton State Hospital for over 40 years prior to retiring.
A communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Norton, Janet was a former member of the Norton Women’s softball and bowling leagues. She had made her home in Norton for most of her life.
An avid New England sports enthusiast, Janet enjoyed camping and trips to area casinos. She loved spending time with family and held a special place in her heart for animals.
The sister of the late Steven Roberge, she is survived by her devoted life partner Bonnie L. Birman of Norton, as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Her funeral, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Monday December 13th at 9:00 A.M. from the Norton Memorial Funeral Home 19 Clapp St. (Off Route 140, Taunton Ave.) Norton followed by a Mass of Christian burial celebrated at 10:00 A.M. in St. Mary’s Church, 1 Power St. Norton. Burial will be held at a later date.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday December 12th from 3-6 P.M. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations in Janet’s memory to the Norton Animal Shelter 84 Hill St. Norton, MA 02766.
For additional information please visit www.nortonmemorial.con