Janet Anne (Churchill) Branch age 84 of Lincoln, formerly of North Reading passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2020 surrounded by family.
Born August 23rd, 1936, in Somerville, Massachusetts, she attended St. Mary's school in Beverly and was a proud graduate of Boston College class of 1958. She received her Master's Degree in Counseling from Boston State College.
Janet began her lifelong career in education teaching at St. Patrick's School in Watertown. She spent her counseling career in the Salem Middle Schools, where she created several award-winning programs for at-risk teenagers. Janet was cherished by her family and friends for her faith, kindness, and humor. She was also well known for her generosity and kindness to strangers. She was an avid quilter and reader and enjoyed traveling abroad.
Janet was the treasured mother of Susan Logan (Bill), of Wellesley, Patricia McConnell, (Ken), of Pepperell, Jeffrey (Hugh Clark) of Naples, FL, and Gregory of Bolton. She also leaves her adored and adoring grandchildren, Jake and Michael McConnell, Emily Branch, Emily Clark, and Matthew and Jack Logan.
Janet's family would like to thank the compassionate staff of West River Hospice for the warm and loving care that she received.
A private burial service will be held for Janet at St. Bernard's Cemetery in Concord.
In lieu of flowers please feel free to donate to the charity of your choice or share a random act of kindness in her memory.