PLYMOUTH --- Janis Marie Cathcart, 77, of Piper North Road, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Concord Hospital – Laconia.
Janis was born on October 25, 1946, in New Durham, NH, the daughter of the late Roland Hubert Cathcart and Pauline May (Laney) Cathcart.
Janis proudly serviced in the Women's Care Division during the Vietnam War. Janis worked as an accountant at the University of New Hampshire for 32 years before retiring. Janis loved the outdoors. She would spend hours out in her flower or vegetable garden; enjoyed being with friends and family; crafts: needle point, sewing, knitting, and making special keepsakes for her loved ones. Janis loved cats, birds (hummingbirds were her favorite), and butterflies. She also enjoyed many past times and was fond of canning and cooking. Janis spent time playing cards with her friends.
Janis is survived by her brother, Paul Cathcart; sisters Charon Dumont and Margaret Whitney; son, Robbie P. Cathcart; nieces, Kimberly Cray, Lisa Dreher, Michelle Cathcart-Melvin, Kelley Cathcart, Brianna Bouchard, Melissa Russell, Amanda, Kayla Whitney and Julie Cathcart; and nephews Andrew Dumont and Jeff Cathcart.. She is predeceased by her brother, Hubert R. Cathcart.
Janis’ family will miss her good, kind nature and the love she had for her family. May she rest in peace and forever in our heart.
A Graveside Service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at noon at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia NH 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to wilkinsonbeane.com.