NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Janice Ann Richards DeGrenier, 67, of North Adams died on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield after a battle with cancer.

She was born in North Adams on Nov. 27, 1955, a daughter of Valmore Richards of North Adams and the late Carmella Gage Richards.

Janice graduated from Drury High School and was primarily a homemaker.

Besides her father, she leaves her children, Valerie, Diana and Edward, as well as a grandchild, Adilyn, and sister and brother-in-law Diane and Westly Peterson.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A service to celebrate the life of Janice DeGrenier will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, Central Chapels, 74 Marshall St., North Adams. Calling hours will be from 1 until 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.