Jannice Brown Conway
September 7, 1922 — September 2, 2010
Jannice Brown Conway
On Thursday September 2, 2010, Jannice (Brown) Conway, 87, of Littleton, joined her beloved Frank. In body, she leaves behind her three daughters and their families, but in spirit she will always be with them.
Jannice was born on September 7, 1922 on the kitchen table in Colebrook, New Hampshire, the only daughter of Nelson and Nella Brown. The Browns were a family of modest means who never owned a home or a car. Little Jannice quickly evolved into a child with a very quick mind and a feisty spirit. Jannice rocketed through school, skipping two grades and accumulating many adventures along the way, often in the company of her older cousin, Claudia. At age 16, she packed her bags for Keene Teachers College where she majored in Home Economics, because it was the hardest course for a girl. It was there that she met Frank and their young love blossomed into a sixty-six year marriage. Both Jannice and Frank focused their lives on the well-being of their three daughters and later their grandchildren. Jannice always wanted to hear every detail of her childrens accomplishments and travails; she was genuinely interested and involved in a way that made all of her children feel special and greatly loved.
Jannice was a skilled debater and often liked to tell people who had the bad sense to question her opinions, that she was the second best talker in New Hampshireand I have a medal to prove it. She was also a gifted teacher and left her mark on many St. Rose of Lima second graders. As the indignities of old age visited her, she dealt with her loss of vision, loss of mobility and the unremitting pain of shingles with courage and an appreciation for each day she was alive.
Jannice is survived by her daughters Nancy Conway of Chester, Vermont, Jane Mackay and her husband Dennis of Lancaster and Cathryn Conway-Dorr and her husband Scott of Berwick, Maine, as well as six grandchildren: Stephanie Davis and her husband Clifford Harriman of Lebanon; Joanna Davis-Bart and her husband Eric of Boxford, Massachusetts; Emily MacKay of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Alison MacKay and her wife Eva of Durham, North Carolina, Molly Hale and her husband Zack of Acton, Maine and Alex Dorr of Berwick, Maine. Seven great grandchildren were also fortunate to be loved and entertained by Jannices many stories, songs and poems. She will be sorely missed.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 3, 2010 at the Keller & Pillsbury Funeral Homes, in Littleton, from 6-8 PM. Funeral mass will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Jeff Statz officiating. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to a reception to be held at The Beal House Inn in Littleton, following services.
Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Keller & Pillsbury Funeral Homes. To view an online memorial or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.kellerandpillsburyfh.com.
Jannice was born on September 7, 1922 on the kitchen table in Colebrook, New Hampshire, the only daughter of Nelson and Nella Brown. The Browns were a family of modest means who never owned a home or a car. Little Jannice quickly evolved into a child with a very quick mind and a feisty spirit. Jannice rocketed through school, skipping two grades and accumulating many adventures along the way, often in the company of her older cousin, Claudia. At age 16, she packed her bags for Keene Teachers College where she majored in Home Economics, because it was the hardest course for a girl. It was there that she met Frank and their young love blossomed into a sixty-six year marriage. Both Jannice and Frank focused their lives on the well-being of their three daughters and later their grandchildren. Jannice always wanted to hear every detail of her childrens accomplishments and travails; she was genuinely interested and involved in a way that made all of her children feel special and greatly loved.
Jannice was a skilled debater and often liked to tell people who had the bad sense to question her opinions, that she was the second best talker in New Hampshireand I have a medal to prove it. She was also a gifted teacher and left her mark on many St. Rose of Lima second graders. As the indignities of old age visited her, she dealt with her loss of vision, loss of mobility and the unremitting pain of shingles with courage and an appreciation for each day she was alive.
Jannice is survived by her daughters Nancy Conway of Chester, Vermont, Jane Mackay and her husband Dennis of Lancaster and Cathryn Conway-Dorr and her husband Scott of Berwick, Maine, as well as six grandchildren: Stephanie Davis and her husband Clifford Harriman of Lebanon; Joanna Davis-Bart and her husband Eric of Boxford, Massachusetts; Emily MacKay of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Alison MacKay and her wife Eva of Durham, North Carolina, Molly Hale and her husband Zack of Acton, Maine and Alex Dorr of Berwick, Maine. Seven great grandchildren were also fortunate to be loved and entertained by Jannices many stories, songs and poems. She will be sorely missed.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 3, 2010 at the Keller & Pillsbury Funeral Homes, in Littleton, from 6-8 PM. Funeral mass will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Jeff Statz officiating. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to a reception to be held at The Beal House Inn in Littleton, following services.
Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Keller & Pillsbury Funeral Homes. To view an online memorial or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.kellerandpillsburyfh.com.
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