Woodstock, Vermont

Janet Bailey Smith passed from this earth in the early hours of February 14th, 2024. Janet, a lifetime resident of woodstock was born on January 13th, 1946 to Raymond and Ethna Bailey. Her first few years were spent on High Street in Woodstock. The family then moved to Atwood Avenue where she would spend the remainder of her childhood in that wonderful east end neighborhood filled with plenty of friends to inspire neighborhood adventures. She also enjoyed spending time at her grandparents "Star Farm" in Woodstock which is now Baileys Meadows. A child of the 50's and 60's she enjoyed skating parties, girl scouting, camping and many other activities.

After graduating from WUHS the class of 1964, Janet went to work for Dartmouth Printing in Hanover. On a trip with a friend to Kentucky she met her future husband, Ernest Smith. They settled in Woodstock where her sons, David and Steven joined the family. Janet and Ernest later divorced and Janet remained in Woodstock with her boys. She worked many jobs to support her boys, but always made time to attend their sports events and have family time. One of her many jobs was being employed at the Woodstock Elementary School where she started working in the cafeteria and as a crossing guard. At the end of her career at the school she was working as a para-professional. She also spent many hours caring for her parents in their twilight years.

Janet was always up for a road trip, a card game, a campfire, or anything. She particularly loved the Maine Coast and would travel there whenever she could. She loved nature and enjoyed watching birds and other wildlife at her bird feeders. She did her best to see the bright side of any situation. She enjoyed many pets over the years including her beloved dogs. Chico who inspired many stories and laughter and lola who provided love and companionship as Janet's illness progressed.

Janet is survived by her 2 sons; David of Woodstock, Steven (Brenda) of Windsor, 2 grandchildren; Casey and Brooke, a brother Peter (Doe) and other extended family.

Services will be held privately at a later date.