Homer, Janet C. (Atkins) of Canton passed away May 18th at her home in Canton, she was 78. Born in Boston, Janet was a lifelong resident of Canton. She graduated from Canton High School. Janet attended Peabody LPN School and went on to earn her Register Nursing Degree from Massasoit College. She worked as a Register Nurse at the Norwood Hospital for many years. Mrs. Homer was the past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star and a current member of both the Stoughton and Dedham Chapters. She was also the past Grand-Officer of The International Order of Rainbow for Girls. Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Loving mother of Robert W. of Alexandria NH, William A. of Stoughton and Barbara J. of Canton. Sister of the late Ruth B. Kimberly. Also survived by 2 grandchildren and 3 great-children. Visiting hours in the Dockray & Thomas funeral home Sunday from 4-7 pm. Relatives and friends invited to attend a Funeral Service at the Trinity Episcopal Church Canton on Monday morning at10. In lieu of flowers donations in Janet’s memory can be made the Trinity Episcopal Church 1 Blue Hill River Road, Canton, MA 02021.