Janet Van Orman of Taunton, MA, formerly of Plymouth, MA, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2021, at the age of 80. She is survived by her two daughters, Melissa Woodworth and Joy Clarke, of Taunton, MA, and her two sons, Donald Woodworth of Lacey Washington, and Carl Woodworth, of Mansfield, MA. She also leaves behind her beloved fourteen grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces.
Janet was born on June 28, 1940 and was raised in Russell Pennsylvania. Upon graduating from Eisenhower High School in 1958, she attended Edinboro University in Edinboro PA. She resided in Massachusetts since the early 1960’s, living in Winthrop, Needham and Plymouth MA for many years. She spent her career as a medical transcriptionist, working at the former Jordan Hospital in Plymouth for 25 years, before retiring in 2005. She enjoyed reading books and watching movies, and spending time with her grandchildren.
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, a celebration of Janet’s life has been postponed until the summer of 2021. Her family is extremely grateful for the support and love of their friends during this difficult time.
Obituary lovingly written by the family of Janet Van Orman