Janice Ann Rettig, 51

Janice Ann Rettig, 51, of  Haverhill, MA died on Sunday, January 22 at Lawrence General Hospital surrounded by her family.

Janice was born and raised in Haverhill  and educated in the Haverhill Public Schools.  You would always find Janice with a big smile on her face. She loved everyone she met and had a heart of gold. Janice’s biggest joy was the time she spent with her family, especially her nieces and nephews whom she adored more than anything. Janice always made sure to let them know how loved they were every time she spoke with them.  Janice also looked forward to her vacations to Vermont and New Hampshire often to spend time with her sisters.    She enjoyed animals, loved playing cards, bingo, and doing puzzles. Her family and friends will miss her dearly. Janice’s family would like to thank the many agencies and nursing staff  that helped care for her over the years.

Janice is survived by her mother Joyce (Welch) Rettig and longtime companion Ralph Osgood of Bradford, MA.  She is also survived by her three sisters Kathleen Barrett Dick and her husband George of Derry, NH, Melissa Desbien and fiancé Jay Goodine of Laconia NH, and Sherry Marsh of Newport, VT and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her father Roger F. Rettig and a brother David F. Rettig.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Saturday, February 4 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm with funeral services to follow at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com