Claremont, N.H. —
She was a native and lifelong resident of Claremont, N.H. born on June 24, 1943 the daughter of Bernard and Kathleen (Atkins) Hayes. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School.
Janet had worked for Sylvania right after high school, was a teacher’s assistant for Bluff School and had retired from Claremont Savings Bank after 30 years of service.
Ken and Janet created many memories including travel to beaches, especially Hampton Beach, weekend getaways to Burlington, Vt. and several other places. They enjoyed dancing, backyard barbeques and entertaining. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her many friends and family.
The family includes her high school sweetheart and husband, Kenneth Coulombe whom she married on April 4, 1964; two daughters, Robyn Bennett and her children, Elizabeth and Aaron of Goshen, N.H. and Jodi Coombs and her husband, Frank and their children, Vaughn and Lennox of Tolland, Conn.; her brother, Larry Hayes and his wife, Jyothi of Mass., her sister, Kathy Thomas and her husband, Mike of Texas, brother, Michael Hayes of Texas and brother, Kevin Hayes and his wife, Anne of Ark.; sister-in-law, Linda L. Patch; several nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins; lifelong friend, Marie Tremblay, along with many special neighbors and friends.
She was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Kenneth Hayes.
Visiting hours will be held at Stringer Funeral Home, 146 Broad Street in Claremont on Tuesday evening, Nov. 21 from 5 p.m.to 7 p.m. A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Mary Church on Wednesday morning, Nov. 22 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.