Janet Handy

Richmondville- Janet A. Handy, 72, of Franzen Road, died on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at her residence with her family at her side after a long illness.

Born June 8, 1942 in Warnerville, she was the daughter of Hiram and Marietta (Hellijas) Dauley.

Janet was a 1960 graduate of the former Richmondville Central School. She retired from Camp Summit after several years as a keyboard specialist.

Following retirement, she enjoyed caring for her grandchildren. Janet also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening and tending to her flowerbeds. Most recently, she enjoyed the company of the family dog, Bella.

She was predeceased by her parents, two sisters: Evelyn Gallup and Beverly Ide; and her niece: Marietta Frew.

She was the loving wife of Dennis J. Handy, whom she married April 26,1969; beloved mother of Dennis James Handy, II (Angela Sperbeck) and Brian C. (Valerie) Handy, all of Richmondville, Frances (Tom) Judd of Sharon Springs; doting grandmother to: Evan Ward Handy, John Clark Handy, John and Hannah Judd; wonderful sister-in-law to Harry Ide of Copperas Cove, TX; also several nieces and nephews survive her.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 8, 2015 at Mereness-Putnam Funeral Home, 171 Elm St., Cobleskill where a period of visitation will precede at 10 AM. Inurnment will follow in Summit Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Jeffrey Smith of the Richmondville United Methodist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 125 Granite Dr., Suite 1, Cobleskill, NY 12043.

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