Woodstock, Vermont

Janet I. Maxham, 87, died Sunday September 3, 2023 at her home in Woodstock, Vermont.

Janet was born on January 7, 1936 in Lebanon, NH the daughter of Kenneth and Ruby (Chadwick) Illsley. She attended school in Hartford, VT and was active in 4 – H as well as card parties. She graduated in 1954.

On July 6, 1955 Janet married Perry Marcell Maxham and together they raised a family and later enjoyed traveling with each other and friends throughout the United States.  Her travels also allowed her to develop a love of photography.

Janet worked many years for the Woodstock National Bank and later for 60 minute photo in Woodstock. She was also an accomplished quilter and seamstress, winning many awards for her quilts.  She later offered alterations at home that later developed into working for local seamstress Margaret Waite. Janet often donated her award winning quilts   to charitable organizations to help with raffles. She was part of the Peacemakers Club at the Thompson Center and later did endless volunteer work for them as well as being a frequent lunch guest

Janet is survived by her daughters Patricia C.  Godding and husband David of Manchester NH,  Perri L. Maxham and husband John Dimitruk of E. Thetford VT, Paula L. Maxham Audsley and partner Tom Morse of Barnard VT, grandson Tyler A. Audsley of Woodstock,  granddaughter  Olivia G. Godding of Manchester NH  and twin sisters Carolyn Toby  and Carol Benedict as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband Perry Maxham.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday evening Sept. 14th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Cabot Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Friday Sept. 15th at 1:00pm at Cabot Funeral Home followed by burial in Riverside Cemetery and reception at the Thompson Center.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to The Thompson Center, 99 Senior Lane, Woodstock, Vermont 05091

An on-line guestbook can be found at cabotfh.com