Janet F. Delande
September 13, 1933 ~ June 4, 2018
DANVERS- Janet F. (O’Neil) Delande, 84, passed away at Kaplan Family Hospice House following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Edward F. Delande.
Born in Saugus on September 13, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Grace (Connell) O’Neil. Janet was raised and educated in Saugus and graduated from Saugus High School in 1951. She had been an accountant for many years and worked for the former Deerskin Trading Post in the mail order division before retiring from the North Shore ARC. Janet had been a member of the Danvers Historical Society and volunteered at the Danvers Food Pantry. She was also a member of the Polish Club, the ELKs Club and the Moose Club. She enjoyed boating, skiing and wintering in Long Boat Key, Florida. Her greatest joy was first; raising her two sons and then being a loving grandmother of six, before becoming a great grandmother.
She is survived by her two sons, Michael Delande and his wife, Bonnie of Georgetown, John Delande of Danvers, her beloved friend and soulmate, Michael Casale, six grandchildren, Christopher and Aaron Delande, Danielle Zenga and her husband Daniel, Rebecca Grady and her husband Edward, and Jessica and Melanie Delande, and two great children, Addison and Michael and one on the way.
Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10AM on Saturday, June 9, 2018 in Saint Richard Church, 90 Forest St., Danvers. Burial is private. Visiting hours are Friday from 4-7PM at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Janet’s name to Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA, 01923.
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We are so sorry for your loss and hope that wonderful memories console you and your family.
With deepest sympathy, Tom and Linda Roy
I am so heartbroken at the loss of Janet who I loved dearly. Janet met my Brother-in-law Mike after both their spouses has passed. Janet was so full of life and love and she brought that joy to Mikes life. They were social butterflies both here and in Longboat Key and made so many friends that loved them. May God bless Janet’s soul and hold her in his hands. Rest In Peace Janet. Love Sharon Crowley. (Mike Casale’s sister-in-law)
So saddened to hear of Janet’s passing. She was such a great friend to my mother. Our families shared many years of skiing and boating. She will be greatly missed. Sending hugs to Mike, Bonnie and John.
So sorry to hear of the passing of my neighbor Janet, a beautiful lady, she will be missed at Royal Park !
We have had the pleasure of knowing Janet for many years. I remember meeting this beautiful lady, soft spoken, exquisitely dressed, laughing and talking to everyone. As the years went by I have come to know and love her spirit, love of God, her kindness to all . She made everyone feel welcome whether you were new to our park or a old friend. She will be missed and remembered with love great memories from Saturday doughnuts & coffee to St. Patrick’s Day. So glad we had a wonderful dinner and dancing for the
20 yr. anniversary of residents buying the park. Without Ed & Janet work and dedication this may not have happened. Bless you Janet and say prayers for us from heaven.
Mike my heart goes out to you for your loss. You and Janet we so lucky to find each other. May your heart be filled with loving memories of your time together.
I’m very sorry to hear this. I knew Janet and Mike from our time in Longboat Key and she was a really nice person to talk to and made us feel more then welcome in Twinshores Park.. Although I only knew her for a couple of years she will certainly be missed.
Karen and Jack Restuccia
Janet was a wonderful lady & we will miss her in Twin Shores. She was always willing to help whenever she was asked to. We will all miss her!!
Barbara & Gary Bruce
They were so cute together. Very fortunate to find love like that late in life. God smiled on them. My heart is so sad for Mike.
The friendship between the Delandes and Lentines goes back more than 4 decades! The memories and time shared will fondly be remembered. From the House of Lighting to Frank almost losing a finger chasing John around the pool to the fireworks on the Charles and Danvers river. Culminating with the 2 Ed’s and Frank in a blow up pool.
The endless travels, laughter and friendship was what was most important to these two families. Thank you.
R I P Mrs. D. In our hearts forever!
Keep an eye on Ed and Frank
I had the privilege of knowing Janet the past few years! She was a lovely Lady! Janet loved life and lived it! We shared so many fun times with Janet and Mike! Janet we love you and we will miss you! Mike and family, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time! May God bless each of you and give you comfort!
I met Janet almost 10 years ago at Twin Shores on Longboat Key, one of the first persons I met there. We became fast friends. Janet loved to dance so we found venues where we could employ our dance moves with abandon. Janet was also a social ambassador bringing people together and making connections so everyone got to meet someone who would become a new friend. That’s how she met Mike with whom she connected immediately. Janet loved her religion and went to Mass often. I would wave to her as she drove by and would ask her to pray for me. She always laughed and assured me she would. I am so sad to know Janet is gone but I have many sweet and beautiful memories of her. I was lucky to have visited her a few times on Longboat this past Winter. To her family and Mike I’m sending a heartfelt hug and love to all of you from Cleveland, Ohio. I will miss Janet and am grieving with you.
Love, Maggie Hagan
We knew Janet for 14 years here at Twin Shores, Janet and I served on the board for several years. She had a beautiful smile and laugh. We were so happy she had wonderful years with Mike and our hearts go out to him and her sons. She was beautiful inside and out. Charles Craig and Vickie VanMeier
Fond memories of Ed and Janet joining Ray and I on our boat on Siesta Key, to celebrating Boston Day and Ed cooking on grill for the Danvers group.
Special memories of Mike and Janet, dinners out with Dick and Lorraine during winter season, activities at Twin Shores she invited me too, the phone calls she made to just check in, she will be missed.
My sincere sympathies to the family
Dotty Gerrior
We have fond memories of Our times with Janet and Mike here on Longboat key especially that first night the two met when they found thy had so much in common.
Mike we are so sorry on your loss, Janet was a wonderful woman.
Tony & Midge Pescatello
As a child you always look at people like your Mother and Father as if they were super heros, nothing can stop them and that they will live forever. Janet, you are an inspiration and one of the many that “tried” to keep me in line. You will be missed by so many. Much love to Mike, Bonnie and John. God Bless
I loved Janet from the moment I met her. She had that special Irish twinkle in her eyes, and was always warm, cheerful, and fun to be with.
I have fond memories of happy times with
Janet and Mike on Longboat Key.
My sincere condolences to Janet’s sons
and dear Mike Casale.
Cami O’Donnell
Mystic, CT.
Janet was such a wonderful, sweet, and kind woman. Many conversations with her always led to talk of her Son’s and their children, her grandchildren. That always brought a big smile to her face!
Mike, my prayers are with you to hold strong and cherish those dear memories of your lovely girl. Michael and John, hold her in your hearts and know that she is with God and is at peace
This is a lovely tribute to Janet.
We had the honor of meeting your Mom & Dad 44 years ago. Janet was a wonderful mother. She loved her sons and grandchildren. She was a wonderful niece to her Aunt Jessie. God bless Janet. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Janet was an old friend from the Dearskin days….we saw each other a few times thru the years when Bev Lentine would organize an outing. Janet was such a great Lady..
Kind words and big smiles….she was always admired by those who knew her.
I do know how she loved her family!!May you all find comfort in your memories
Warmly, Susan O’Neill