The years just pass away - cannot believe how long it is since you left us nor since I did once meet you briefly in 2000, my 1st visit to the States!  Alas too old to make that trip now (81), but my memories of the 10 trips I did make over the years are as vivid as ever, I so loved every visit to your dear country.  You made a huge impact on many lives and it lives on......... RIP dear lady.

I cannot believe how the years have passed, dear Janice, and your name is still mentioned on the Bleuette group to this day - you were such a big part of the Bleuette world and still sorely missed.  I did meet you briefly, but did not realise that until many years later when I joined the Bleu group - it was at a doll fair on my very first visit to the US in 2000!  I remembered buying some lovely trimmings from you!  RIP lovely lady.  Trisch Smith (UK)

I wish you’ve been here to see your lovely grandchildren. There’s Eric’s three, of course. Kathryn has a son, and Anne has 2 boys. We get together in Lewes in August — 6 kids and chaotic fun.
Miss you every day.

Mom. It's been 10 years since you were taken from us. I think of you often. I try to preserve some of the wisdom you passed along. Its funny how things seem to be repeating themselves with the next generation. They know who 'Grandma Janice' was. You will not be forgotten but you will be missed.

I think of you often, Janice. May you rest in peace.

We (Me, Kathryn, Anne & families) visited the Finger Lakes region of NY last weekend and visited the Corning Museum of Glass. You were on our mind, of course. We loved it, but spent too much time in the contemporary gallery. We need to go back for antique glass! It was nice to drive around an area where we knew you once lived.
Pat

Dear Janice,
Still think about you and miss your shining presence.
Happy Birthday, once again! Only wish we could celebrate together,
Love, Sheryl

Birthday season, Jan!
As ever, I miss you.
Pat

I think of Janice so often. My dear "aunty Jane"

I still think of Janice often, and miss her bright spirit. Rest in peace Janice!

I’m missing mom today more than most days. It’s been 8 years since she passed away but the memory of her smiling face will always be with me. 

When I was 19, I mentioned to Janice in a letter that I would love to write for Doll Reader, about doll dressing. Pretty sure she didn't know my age, but she kindly recommended me to Gary Ruddell. Next thing I knew, he had offered me the opportunity to write a column... Ask the Doll's Dressmaker.
She was like that, always giving a helping hand, always encouraging. Her advice through the years was spot on, never too much, just a gentle nudge.
I am sure she was the same with others, because that is the sort of person she was. I wasn't close to Janice, but I do miss her. May she rest in peace!

Always missing you Janice. You are still in my thoughts and would love to pick up the phone and chat!

Janice was a wonderful friend, and a great Valentine collector! She is still missed.

Still missing Jan, remembering good times makes the loss a little easier.

A very strange spring this year, but still, it’s time for our joint birthday dinner.
I miss you every day.
Pat

I still think of Janice often, and miss her bright spirit. Rest in peace, dear Janice!

Oh my, I just read the note I wrote 2 years ago. It is still true — I was planning the same note today. Not a day goes by but I think of Jan.

Time to schedule our annual birthday dinner. I miss you every day.

Janice,
I miss you; we had some fun times together. And, I could use some of your silk ribbon.
Love,
Joyce

Happy Birthday, Janice! Miss you so much!

Can't believe it's already 4 years and so much has happened since..... thinking of you, Erick and your Dad today....  xo

Janice
Another UFDC Convention gone.....we all gathered at my banquet table and toasted you....our Dear Friend! You are so missed!

So often thoughts turn to you and the many phone conversations we shared and our mutual love of Bleuette as well as Beagles. You are thought of fondly and remembered with loved, and missed a great deal.

You will always be missed no matter how many years go by - every time we need a Bleuette body we remember your lovely ones and regret that they are no longer available.  Rest in Peace dear Janice.  Trish (England)

Janice, I think of you often. You are truly so missed! Rest in peace dear friend. Dede

The name of this says it all: FOREVER MISSED. Yes, Jan, we all miss you. Rest in Peace!

Joyce

Amazing that two years have passed so quickly. There is not a week that I do not think of Janice and wish I could talk with her. Every time I go to my sewing things, she is on my mind. She is surely missed very much!

Janice,

Your emails are still saved and re-read -- you were a very special friend.
Your passion for Valentines was a great source of fun for both of us.

Always remembered,
Nancy Rosin

Happy Birthday, Jan.
Time to schedule our joint birthday lunch.
I miss you every day.
Pat

Words can't describe how I miss Janice! I think of her all the time... so many reminders of her in my sewing room. Rest well, dear friend!

I met Jan when I was a young girl over 40 years ago. She was a consistently kind, patient, gracious Lady and best friend to my Step Mother to the very end..... Jan had so much grace and poise that she said goodbye to me during one of my final visits to her in Hospice. She was truly lovely. I am so sorry she's no longer here and know that her friends and family miss her terribly.

There is not a day that goes by, that Janice does not come to mind...I am surrounded by her ribbons and trims....  I miss her emails, and warm conversations....I cannot believe it has already been one year... Yes....we miss you dearly Janice!! but you left us with beautiful things, and memories!
Carole

I cannot believe a year has passed but Janice, you are never far from mind when I look at my beautiful Bleuettes and Rosettes. You are so missed, not just as a friend and someone who helped with my dolls, but I also miss our many chats and emails about the Beagles we have loved (and spoiled). I am sure you and Barbi are with us in spirit. (( ))

Already one year, I miss you Janice. Sylvie

I think of Auntie Jan whenever I encounter any kind of antique, very well made, and/or especially interesting object. She taught me to look closely at things and to find specialness in unexpected places. I appreciate her discerning eye, vast knowledge, and warmth, and I miss her so very much.

Just returned from 2013 UFDC Convention in D.C......it was just not the same without working Janice's booth! She was dearly missed....

I met Jan the summer I interned at the Smithsonian. My mother, Julie, had attended school with her in Monticello and told me to contact her which I dutifully did. Jan warmly welcomed me into her home and I found a kindred spirit who loved "stuff" as much as I did. By the end of the summer, I felt I had made a good friend.

I'd been out of the dolly world for a couple of years and just today decided to go to Ebay to look up Janice's store and found it gone. I knew then she'd left this world for a better place. I'll miss you funny lady - so nice to have met you at Gaithersburg and UFDC convention a few times. You will be forever missed for your caring and sharing. Bless you and your family.

I met Jan when she arrived at our school in 5th grade. She taught me such life lessons seeing what she endured with such determination and spirit. I too loved the ribbon section in the "dry goods" store and am so glad it brought her so much joy throughout her life. She was special and I was blessed to know her...

Friends for 47 years, I will remember Jan for her good company and her wry wit. Often when confronted by my own my fuss budgetry, I remind myself of Jan's anecdote about hiring a helper for her convalescing mother. Mom made a task list for her helper that included gluing the label on the pickle jar.

I offer you my deepest sympathy. Janice was truly a Lady. I will always remember the 1st time she called me about hand-dyed silk ribbon. I cannot calculate all she taught me, about business, working, illness, and especially life. I miss her very much,as I know you do. I will try to pass on her spirit of fun. Sincerely Kathy

Janice was the godmother of fine dolly fabrics and trims. Her creativity and inspiration will be sorely missed.

Janice,

You made the world more beautiful! We will miss you - deepest condolences to you family.

I will never forget Jan and you Zane from Cortland. The great times together. I was always welcome in your home...even with my muddy hunting boots when we came in from hunting. I am certain she is in heaven!

Jan, I met her in Gaithersburg around 1983. I will miss all of our long special conversations we have hadand all of the questions that she helped me with. 

Sandy

I am not sure which year it was that I met Janice at the Gaithersburg Doll Show in Maryland ... early 80s perhaps.  Always friendly and ready to show the best of embellishments for our doll dressing. This year in New Orleans she spoke of her ability to remember names of her customers over the years. She didn't find that amazing at all...She will be greatly missed.

Janice,
You were a friend to many in the world of dolls. Your table was always
one of my favorites. I will miss you my friend and so will many others.
You are in a better place now and will long be remembered by everyone who loves you.  Fondly, Joan

Hi Eric, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember my first time at your house, sitting there chatting and laughing with your mom. She was such a warm and joyful person, and I enjoyed the time very much. We believe she just gone to a peaceful and beautiful place. Her spirit will always be here with the family, with you.

I am so very sorry to hear of Janice's passing. I knew her only through being her customer, but I grew very fond of her through those delightful contacts. She was such a pleasant, funny lady. She filled the lives of us "doll ladies" with such creativity and fun. i will never forget her.