Ms. Janice E. Horrigan

Ms. Janice E. Horrigan, 89, of Pittsfield, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at her home on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Born in Pittsfield, MA, on August 3, 1934, the daughter of the late Cornelius and Eleanor Kiley Horrigan, she graduated from St. Joseph’s High School. Janice never had children, but she was like a mother to many, and most of us called her “Sheenie.” Three generations of us spent weekends at Sheenie’s. Her house was a refuge and the love she gave was boundless and unconditional. She beamed as she boasted about her family to anyone who would listen. She remembered most fondly her work as a florist at the House of Flowers (Now Dottie’s / Dorothy’s) where she made many lifelong friends. She also served on Pittsfield’s Board of Elections, as a Notary Public, and campaigned in local politics. She spent many years at City Savings Bank, unshaken by gunpoint robberies (plural), but badly shaken by the transition from adding machines to computers in 1997 when she happily retired to spend her time laughing with friends and family. Most recently, Janice enjoyed spoiling her cantankerous cat, Tom, warm days looking out on “The Avenue” from her front porch, and daily visits from her family. She will be missed and remembered by so many, but especially her cousin and close friend Ceil Young; her nieces and nephews: Lisa Bruno Condon (John), Lori Vincent Hadley (David), Mark Bruno (Shea), Patricia Horrigan Brandi, Rosalee Horrigan Lampro, Nancy Horrigan Nichols, Keli Harrigan Dowler, and Shawn Harrigan; their children: Ryan Shea, Connor, Cameron, and Caroline Hadley, and Meghan and Michael Bruno; and their children: Jayden and Tanner Speth, Colton Bell, Zachary, and Anthony Bruno. And of course, Tom. Besides her parents, Janice was predeceased by her siblings, Thomas J., Rosalie F., Michael T., and David G. Horrigan, Neal G. Harrigan, Eleanor R. Vincent and her longtime friend Agnes Vinette. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Ms. Janice E. Horrigan will be Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 1pm at the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North Street, Pittsfield MA 01201. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours at the Dwyer Funeral Home will be Wednesday, January 3, 2024, from 4pm to 6pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Janice’s memory can be made to the Alzheimer's Association in care of the Dwyer Funeral Home

Ms. Janice E. Horrigan

August 3, 1934 - December 27, 2023