Janet M. Valla, of Kingston, passed away suddenly on June 23rd. She was 68 years old. Janet was the daughter of Gladys Elwell and the late Harlan Elwell of Hanover and graduated from Hanover High School. Janet was the beloved wife to Edward H. Valla, retired English teacher at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School. Janet called Kingston her home for 46 years. In addition to her husband and mother, Janet leaves 3 children: Edward J. Valla of Taunton, Sharon M. Mazzilli of Plymouth and Aron D. Valla of Randolph. Janet also leaves 3 grandchildren: Kailey, Jacob and Kyra Mazzilli and a sister Carolyn Frattalone of W. Bridgewater. Janet loved animals, being with her family, was an avid gardener and member of the Kingston Garden Club. Visiting hours will be held at the Richard Davis Funeral Home, 373 Court St (Rt 3A), N. Plymouth on Wednesday, June 27th from 4 to 8 PM. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, June 28th at St. Joseph’s Church in Kingston at 10 AM followed by interment.