Janet A. Erickson

Janet A. Erickson, 73, died peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack surrounded by her loving family. She is the beloved wife of Wayne M. Erickson with whom she shared 51 years of marriage.

Janet was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 13, 1951 and was the daughter of the late Gerald and Dorothea (Foley) Dumont. She received her education and was a graduate of Groton High School in Groton, Massachusetts. Her strong faith in God was foundational in raising and providing strong morality for her family.

In her free time, Janet loved to bake delicious, sweet treats and enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. She never missed an opportunity to visit the beach or dip her feet in the ocean, it was her happy place. Trips to Wells, Maine were her favorite. Janet always looked forward to time around the holidays when her family would gather and spend quality time together. Above all, her most cherished memories were made with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who had the opportunity to know her.

In addition to her husband, Wayne, she is survived by her two children, Joy Erickson of South Carolina and Kris Erickson of Merrimack, NH; her two grandchildren Aubrey Erickson and Carter Erickson; as well as her five siblings, Geraldine Courtemanche and her husband Louis, Roger Dumont and his wife Pat, Joseph Dumont and his wife Christine, Thomas Dumont and his wife Karen, and John Dumont and his wife Diane; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to Janet’s visitation on THURSDAY, March 27th from 5 until 7 PM at ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua. A prayer service will take place in the funeral home at 6:45 PM during her visitation. Her interment will be held on FRIDAY, March 28th at 1PM in the New Hampshire State Veteran Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Hwy, Boscawen, NH. For those wishing to attend, kindly meet at the cemetery at 12:40 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Janet’s name to the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, NH 03054.

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