Janice Harling
November 9, 1938 ~ October 8, 2015
Cape Elizabeth-Janice B. Harling, 76, of Sawyer Road, died Thursday, October 8, 2015, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. She was born in Gardner, Massachusetts on November 9, 1938, a daughter of George and Eda (Stafford) Lashua. She married Richard Harling Sr. on November 12, 1955, in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. Janice worked in the physical therapy field at National Medical Care, Maine Medical Center, Portland Physical Therapy, and Saco Boy Physical Therapy. Janice was kind and caring to everyone she met. She treasured time spent with family and friends, especially the family tradition of baking Christmas cookies with her sister Bertha and the annual family Memorial Day gathering. She enjoyed playing cards and board games, attending the theater, playing casino games on her tablet, and traveling, including trips to the Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, and Las Vegas. She is predeceased by her husband, a granddaughter, Alicia Robinson; three sisters, Barbara Poitras, Thelma Finn, and Rita Bacon; and five brothers, William Brennan, Paul Brennan, Leonard Brennan, Robert Brennan, and George Brennan. She is survived by a son, Richard Dan Harling Jr. and companion Carrie Boudreau of Raymond; two daughters, Donna Robinson of Cape Elizabeth, and Tammy Butler and husband Alburn of Portland; a sister, Bertha Landry of Ashburnham, Massachusetts; and two grandchildren, Alice Boudreau and Matthew Morse-Butler. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Dr. Small and her staff and the nursing staff at Gibson Pavilion of Maine Medical Center for the exceptional care provided to Janice. Visiting hours will be held 4:00 7:00 pm, Thursday, at Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Future services will be private. To view Janices memorial page of offer condolences, visit www.ctcrawford.com. Memorial donations may be made to the Barbara Bush Childrens Hospital, 22 Bramhall Street, Portland, ME 04102 or the Maine Cancer Foundation, 170 US Route 1, Suite 250, Falmouth, ME 04105.
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Janwas a loving,smiling nextdoor neighbore for our years on Sawyer Rd.We could always count on her for anything that came up.I will always remember her wonderful smile and laughter.She adored her kids.and her pets,,and our prayers and condolences go out to the family,that I was always privileged to be a part of.Sadly,Anne and Paul Strout
– Anne and Paul Strout
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My mom, dad and I lived diagonally across from your mom and family on Sawyer Road for years. I can still remember my mom saying how pretty the bridesmaids were in red and green for one of the weddings. Once again, my sincere condolences for your loss from an old neighbor.
– Linda Doughty Miller
Tina and I are very sorry to hear of Jan’s passing. We had the pleasure of spending time with Jan and her family at several Memorial Day gatherings. Always a good word and a smile.You will be missedGod Bless
– Nelson Drysdale & Tina Bocking
I am so sorry to hear about Jan. I remember her as the Mom of the PT dept,always caring and supportive. She was a very special woman.
– Karen mayo
to the “HARLING FAMILY” our deepest condolencesPETER and PAUL JEFFERY
– peter and paul jeffery
Cherished friend, Our hearts are heavy,having to let you move on, but it’s not good-bye only a see you in awhile.You brought so much love,acceptance,comfort,encouragement and laughter to those lives you touched.Such a special person to all who had you in their lives. You are always present within us, a cherished part of us.We honor you through our love and treating each other with the acceptance and kindness you would give, our wise teacher. Pay it forward will honor you.May we have the courage to remember you in love and laughter , the way you would want it to be, not locked in tears and sorrow.Love you always dear lady.
– Glenn and Linda Boudreau
So sorry for your loss. Hugs and love to you, Danny, and Alice.
– Shelby