Janice Marie (Hanbury) Fahy
January 26, 1964 - October 10, 2024
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Obituary for Janice Marie (Hanbury) Fahy
Janice Marie (Hanbury) Fahy - January 26, 1964-October 10, 2024
It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of our beautiful Janice Fahy. Janice passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday morning, October 10th.
Janice’s illness was sudden and tragically fast. Throughout this time we were surrounded by loving family and friends, and constantly received messages of support from so many caring people. We were embraced with love and generosity by many, many people. Janice was extremely grateful for all the love, prayers and support.
Our family is eternally grateful to all those that extended their prayers and support in any manner. As Janice and our family have been in your prayers, you will all remain in our prayers.
Janice is from Braintree, MA and is the daughter of Elizabeth (Bettie) and John Walter Hanbury. Upon graduation from Sacred Heart School, Janice attended Archbishop William’s High School. Upon graduation from Archie’s, Janice attended Providence College where she met her husband Sean at freshman orientation. Janice and Sean began dating 10 weeks later in October of 1982.
Janice began her career in the financial industry at State Street Bank upon graduation in May 1986. In 1987, Janice was introduced to an opportunity by a friend and offered a position at Carroll McIntee and McGinley, the Boston operating office of HSBC. This began Janice’s ten year career in financial services specializing in institutional fixed income sales. Janice’s personality and her ability to create relationships were the catalyst for great success. While Janice continued her career, she returned to school and attained her MBA from Suffolk University in May of 1993.
Janice and Sean were married in May of 1992 and a beautiful and loving marriage ensued. Their first home was in Franklin, MA. In 1995, Janice and Sean bought their home in Milton where their family currently resides, and where they began their family and their life within the Milton community.
In October of 1996, Michael was born, Janice and Sean’s oldest child, and Janice made the career decision to be a full-time mother devoted to raising her children. Janice became Mom to Meghan in 1998, Kate in 2000, and Ciara in 2003.
While raising Michael, Meghan, Kate, and Ciara, Janice also started and operated two small craft businesses. The initial business was a scrapbooking business. However, always longing for an outlet for her creativity and also for her tremendous interest in people and relationships, Janice started JMF Designs, which was a handcrafted jewelry business with Janice creating her own jewelry designs. Janice loved to be creative but what she enjoyed even more was the opportunity to develop friendships. The friendships were many and Janice treasured these so very much.
Throughout the adolescent years of Michael, Meghan, Kate and Ciara, Janice was immersed in any role that was required to support the schools that her children attended. Janice also was a leader in starting seasonal holiday vendor markets for the benefit of the schools that her children attended and to the great enjoyment of all those that support craft businesses. Janice was a natural and gifted communicator and collaborator and took on any task with tireless energy and endless enthusiasm.
Janice was also a tremendous supporter of her husband Sean and devoted to nurturing his career in construction management at CM&B while managing all of the duties of raising their four children and operating the household. Janice lived her life selflessly and always in support of all those around her. Helping “anyone” was a priority in Janice’s life, and doing small acts of kindness was a trademark of Janice. It didn’t matter if a person knew Janice or not, if she had the opportunity to help someone in any way, she would always do so. Janice will always be known for her interest and commitment in helping others.
Janice lived her life full of happiness and warmth. She had a charming and quick wit, and could quickly provide energy and a sense of humor to any situation. If she was present, the environment was always fun and exciting. Her passion was people and being with people was her source of energy.
Janice is survived by her husband Sean, her children Michael, Meghan, Kate, and Ciara. Janice is also survived by her brother Jim Hanbury and his wife Lynn, nephew Alex Hanbury and his wife Ally, niece Ashley, mother-in-law Mary Fahy, sisters-in-law Margaret Fahy and her husband Chris Hill, Maura Balboni and her husband Joe, brother-in-law Greg Fahy and his wife Nancy, and nephews Kevin Hill, Seamus Hill, Christopher Balboni, John Fahy, and nieces Kathleen Creighton and Emily Balboni.
In lieu of flowers, Janice's family welcomes you to make a donation to Archbishop Williams High School to create the Janice (Hanbury) Fahy Scholarship Fund. This fund will support young women enrolled at AWHS in need of financial assistance.
Donations can be made online at (http://www.awhs.org/).
Checks may be made payable to AWHS and mailed to 40 Independence Ave,
Braintree, MA 02184. Please note the Janice (Hanbury) Fahy Scholarship Fund when making your donation.
Visiting hours at Saint Agatha Church Lower Chapel, 432 Adams Street, Milton, Friday October 18 from 4-8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Upper Church Saturday at 10:30 AM. Interment Milton Cemetery.
Services
Visiting Hours
04:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 AM
Burial
12:00 PM
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October 29, 2024
Dear Sean, Michael, Meghan, Kate & Ciara, I am so very sorry for your loss. I just heard this incredibly sad news and I'm crushed that I missed the services and I'm praying for you all. I am so grateful to have had Janny as one of my best childhood friends and have so many wonderful memories. She was one of the funniest people I knew and always made people feel welcome. I'm also so glad that I stopped by the house out of the blue sometime last year when my daughter & I were in the neighborhood. We had a nice talk and some laughs of course, and we got to talk with Michael too. Bless you all and cherish your memories. Sheryl (Hemeon) Ochs
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October 19, 2024
Dear Fahy Family We are so very sorry for your tragic loss. Eternal rest grant unto Janice, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. Gail and Victor Cambier Court
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October 18, 2024
Sean and Family. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, John Weiss. Xaverian '82
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October 18, 2024
Our deepest sympathies to your family. Kate studied abroad with our daughter Sophie. Although we never had the opportunity to meet Janice, Sophie spoke so highly of her and how warm and caring she was. I'm deeply saddened for your family's sudden loss. Take care and treasure your memories with her and know her spirit lives on with all of you❤️ -Jeff and Courtney Jorgensen
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October 17, 2024
So very sorry to hear this news . Prayers to her husband and family .
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October 16, 2024
Dear Sean and family, Our sincerest condolences to you. May God bless you all and hold you. Love, Dennis and Nancy Todisco
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October 14, 2024
I was deeply shocked and heartbroken when I heard about Janice's passing. I have so many warm memories of her since I moved to the neighborhood from overseas 12 years ago. I still remember the first heavy snowfall after I moved into my new house. My son and I were stuck inside—no shovel, no plow, and I didn't speak the language. I had no idea who to ask for help. Janice drove by and offered her help, introducing me to the plow company so that my son and I could get out. From that moment on, she encouraged her kids to befriend my son, which helped us both adapt to our new environment. I often saw her walking around the neighborhood. Every time I passed her, I could feel her energy and warmth. In my mind, she was the kindest and most beautiful person, always willing to help others. We will never forget the love, kindness, and support that Michael, Janice and entire Fahy family have shown us since we moved here. That appreciation and love remain deeply in our hearts. I will always miss her . This must be an incredibly hard time for the Fahy family—please take care. You are loved and cared for by all of us. With love, Rosa
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October 13, 2024
My sincerest sympathies to Sean, the kids, the Hamburg & Fahy families, and all of Janice's friends. My prayers go out for her and for all whom she loved and all who loved her. So, now we all together face the horrible grief of her passing and this grief we feel is the love manifest after that we have for the departed one... the deeper the love the stronger the grief. Let us all reach out together to comfort and support Janice's loved ones at this difficult time and do everything we can to ease the burden of their grief. I pray that the grieving of Janice's passing will become more bearable in time as we remember and celebrate what a light she was in the world. May God Bless her and all.
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October 13, 2024
My sincere condolences to Sean, Michael, Megan,Kate and Ciara and all family members of Janice. I am so shocked and saddened to hear of her passing. Janice was an absolutely lovely kind woman. May she rest in peace Love Lisa
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October 13, 2024
Janice was exactly what her image is in her obituary. She was a loving and electric sparkler who lit up everything and everyone she was with. Our heartfelt thoughts are with you Sean and your extraordinary family. Peter and Jane
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October 12, 2024
To Janice's family and old friend Jim, so sorry for your loss. Frank and Gerri Reed, Chesapeake VA.
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October 12, 2024
Sean, Michael, Meghan, Kate and Ciara, Words cannot express my sadness over the loss of your lovely wife and mother, Janice. I will always remember her kind and beautiful spirit. Heaven has gained an amazing soul. May she rest in peace. Sending loving thoughts and prayers as you navigate this very difficult time. Sincerely, Molly Mahn
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October 12, 2024
Dear Sean, Michael, Ciara, Kate &Meghan, Our sincere condolences on the tragic passing of Janice your wife and mom, the neighborhood won't be the same without seeing her out walking. With much sadness, Peter & Patty Skoler
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October 12, 2024
Sean and children- I'm so sorry about the loss of Janice- she was so nice to my Mom (Mickey) and according to my mom, " a great Mother". Prayers for all of you. Sincerely Claire McManus
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October 12, 2024
Sean and family, I know what a difficult time this is for all of you. There are no words 🙏. I am sorry I will miss the funeral as I will be away. My deepest condolences, Mercedes Mulligan
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October 12, 2024
My thoughts and prayer to the Fahy Family... sorry for your loss! Helene Roger's St Augustine Fl
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October 12, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss. I knew Janice years ago when we were both in financial services. While we lost contact, I kept up with her through my former spouse, who she babysat many years ago - small world. She was full of kindness and humor. May her memory be a blessing to those who loved her.
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October 12, 2024
Sean Michael Ciara Kate &Meghan I am filled with sadness to hear the passing of Janice I am thinking and praying for your family. I always enjoyed her company at jewel gatherings, events with the kids throughout the years , and seeing her around town She never missed a beat & always had a happy with a smile. The remembrance photo of her is perfect!!! With love Brenda Chris & Julia Hayes
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October 12, 2024
So sorry 💕 I would see Janice out walking faithfully. She would go by the police station smiling. 🙏 Walsh family
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October 12, 2024
Spending time at the Fahy's house a kid was always made better by Mrs. Fahy. Hearing of her passing hurts deeply. Regrets of not seeing her again before her passing after all these years are felt strongly. Tons of love to the Fahy family.
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October 12, 2024
Words cannot express how shocked to hear about our beautiful Janice! What a fireball of life and laughter she was! Her smile and positive energy was contagious! Now, she is an angel who I know will look over her family. I am sending all my love, hugs and energy to Sean and the family. My heart is broken. Rosanne Regent
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October 12, 2024
Janice was one of the nicest people to literally have ever walked the streets of Milton. May she rest in peace.
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