SOUTHWICK- Janet M. (Belair) Hepburn, 71, (1947-2019) devoted wife of 51 years to Frederick “Freddy” J. Hepburn, passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2019. Born in Greenfield, Massachusetts on December 11, 1947, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary (Towle) Belair.
Janet was employed as a Nurses Aid at Governor’s House, Westfield; and Meadow Brook in East Granby. Previously, she was employed by Treasure Chest in Connecticut. A 51 year resident of Southwick, Janet was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Lake Church. Janet, always known for her quietness, was asked from a young age to take care of her family and this was here most cherished task. She was way too young, but proudly a wonderful warm soul. She will be so missed by her family who she held as her greatest love and treasured source of completeness.
In addition to her husband, Janet is survived by her loving children-two sons, Christopher G. Hepburn of Southwick, Frederick Hepburn and his wife Paula, of Russell; two daughters, Sarah Mullen and her husband Michael, Lisa Sicard and her husband Donald, all of Southwick; three dear brothers, Robert Belair of Montague, Richard Belair and his wife Toni Stewart, of Gloucester, MA, James Belair and his wife Donna of Springfield; eight cherished grandchildren, Brandon Barnes, Brian Barnes, Concetto Hepburn, Reinhardt Hepburn, Caleb Mullen, Ashley Barnes, Cameron Hepburn, Dylan Hepburn; one adored great grandchild, Willow Barnes. Janet will be remembered by her nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends that she leaves behind.
A funeral mass will be offered at 10:00 AM on Thursday June 20,2019 in Our Lady of the Lake Church, Sheep Pasture Road, Southwick. There are no calling hours and please go directly to the church. Burial will follow in the New Cemetery, Southwick.
Those who wish to make a donation in Janet’s memory may do so to Our Lady of the Lake Church, att: Improvement Fund, P. O. Box 1150, Southwick, MA 01107. Assisting the family is the Southwick Forastiere Family Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick. www.forastiere.com
