MEREDITH, N.H. – Janet A. Howard, 67, of Pleasant Street, died suddenly Jan. 24, 2012, at Concord Hospital, Concord, N.H. Born June 2, 1944, in Dover-Foxcroft, she was the daughter of the late George and Zelda (Clukey) Cuthbertson.
She grew up in Sangerville and graduated from Piscataquis High School, Guilford. She also was a graduate of Husson College, Bangor. Janet resided in Derry, N.H., and then in Rochester, N.H., for more than 17 years. She had been a resident of Meredith, N.H., since 1992. She worked as a real estate agent for Lamprey and Lamprey Realtors and then for many years with Preferred Properties, both in Center Harbor, N.H. Janet was an avid gardener and enjoyed many hours in her flower garden. She was also a member of Meredith Garden Club.
She was predeceased by her brother, Douglas. Janet is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Charles E. “Chuck” Howard of Meredith, N.H.; son, Richard G. Howard and his wife, Nicole, of Barrington, N.H.; daughter, Shawna G. Howard of Nashua, N.H.; grandchildren, Katie, Zachary and Alex; brothers, Robert Drinkwater of Dexter and James Cuthbertson of Sangerville; nieces and nephews.
A spring graveside service will be held at Oakland Cemetery, Meredith Center, N.H. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meredith Visiting Nurses Association, 186 Waukewan St., Meredith, NH 03253 or online at mphna.org. Mayhew Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Meredith and Plymouth, N.H., are in charge of the arrangements.