Janice (Wippert) Williams, 59, of Glastonbury, beloved wife of Lee Williams, died peacefully surrounded by her family at Hartford Hospital on Friday evening (April 6, 2007) following a long illness. Jan was born in Putnam on March 6, 1948, the daughter of the late Thomas and Violet (Doiron) Wippert. She was raised in Danielson and graduated from Killingly High School, the Hartford Hospital School of Nursing and the University of Hartford.

She had resided in Glastonbury with her husband since their marriage in 1972. She formerly worked as a registered nurse at Hartford Hospital and as a clinical instructor at its nursing school. She was the long-time Head Nurse of the Glastonbury School System at the time of her death.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son Jeffrey and his wife Amanda, her son Michael, her brother Neil Wippert and his wife Joanne, her sister Maren Rogan and her nephews Daniel Rogan and Peter Rogan, as well as her many close friends and extended family.

A memorial service will be held at Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11. Calling hours will be 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home TODAY, April 10th.
Burial will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the Nursing Scholarship Fund, c/o the Glastonbury Board of Eduation, 232 Williams St., Glastonbury, CT 06033.

April 19, 2007

Jan and I first became friends many years ago at Brownie Day Camp and were classmates through High School in Killingly. Although we lost touch since then, I am very sad to hear of her passing. My condolences to all her family.

Kathleen (Krajewski) Traut (Hampton, NH)

April 16, 2007

Janice was a fabulous nurse from the moment she graduated. I worked with her for the first few years at HH. I also lived in glastonbury,so I ran into her now and then after she left HH. May all of her family know, she was a very happy person, loved her life. Loved her family. my heart goes out to you Lee and your boys.. God bless You All, Joyce Miller

Joyce Miller (Old Saybrook, CT)

April 10, 2007

I will remember Jan as a lovely,compassionate and classy lady who while always being a professional kept her connection with people through her great sense of humor and caring.
Our loss of Jan is a bitter thing to endure.
To Lee,family,and friends, I would like to say how sorry I feel for all your troubles.

Gary McManus

April 9, 2007
As we grew up, I admired Jan for her personality, which I came to realize reminded me of her mother, who I greatly admired. Like Aunt Vi, Jan's passing has come too early. As the oldest of the Doiron cousins I fully expected that I would be the first in the family to go. I hoped and prayed she would win the good fight, but God had other plans. My deepest sympathies to Lee and the boys and her extended Wippert, Tierney and Doiron families.
Dave Doiron (Mansfield Center, CT)

... Jan was the nicest person.  My earliest memory of her was at your Aunt Vi's house at Christmas time when Steve and I were dating.  I remember the two of you kissed at greeting or when you were about
to leave and you were very impressed with her berry flavored lip gloss. There were a few little jokes that followed.  Seriously though, she was
always a warm person to me and I know one of Steve's favorites.

It is such a shame for all of our loved ones to die so young.  I just wish it wasn't so.

Kathy Doiron

April 10, 2007
We are sadden by the loss of one of god's earthly angels. He must have had room in his garden to plant a lovely flower.

For all her love shared with the boys, all the years of the bikes in her driveway and yes the "best darn grilled cheese," Her spirit will live on through all she touched.

All our memories and care for the family up the hill,

Laura,Scott,Mike and Liz
Laura Coleman (Glastonbury, CT)

April 10, 2007
With much sadness I learned of Jan's passing. Although not close friends, we were "sister" nursing students at HHSN. Jan's wonderful sense of humor and poise were always at the forefront. Please accept my condolences at this sad time.
Karen Mazzarella (South Glastonbury, CT)

April 9, 2007
It's been a long time since nursing school and the days in our apartment afterward, but I always think of Wip with a smile and a warm place in my heart. She was a truly special person. Thanx for the memories, Jan. My prayers are with you and your family, Lee.
Gina (Avon)
April 9, 2007

April 9, 2007
to all of jan's family,
i worked with jan for many, many years and always found her to be compassionate, understanding and above all, a lady. she was an inspiration to all and will be sincerely missed. my prayers are with all of you at this time...
lynne leroy-fink (glastonbury)

April 9, 2007
Glastonbury High School has lost a bright and caring star, but it's now added to the heavens. Jan will be greatly missed! My deep sympathy extends to her family.
Sincerely,
Pam Lehn