Janice N. Moran-Mathena
Janice Nancy Moran-Mathena, of Whitman, passed away February 18, 2021 at the age of 68. Born in Quincy, Janice was the daughter of the late John (Jack) William Moran and Helen Marguerite Robinson. She is survived by her daughter Morgan Cathleen Mathena and her husband Edward L DeFilippo Jr. of Brockton, and her daughter Mallory Taylor Mathena of Peabody. She is predeceased by her former husband Charles H Mathena Jr who was her best friend. She is also survived by her brother John H. Moran and his wife Noreen of Weymouth, her sister Judith H Moran of Cape Cod, and many nieces and nephews. But most importantly she was a Nan to her grandsons David James Forth Jr of Whitman and Seamus Charles Harrison Mathena of Peabody. She and David had a special bond, and she was over the moon when Seamus was born.
Janice graduated from Braintree High in 1970 and put herself through Northeastern University where she graduated with a Nursing degree in 1973. Janice worked in Boston’s best hospitals. Janice loved to travel and has been all over the world. Most notably she travelled to Saudi Arabia in the 70s to help open an American hospital with her husband and her sister’s family. Janice loved music, reading, cats and tennis. Go Rafa! She never missed a match. She also loved her 4-legged grandkids Maggie McGootz and Murphy. Janice had the best sense of humor and always had the answer to life’s most challenging questions. She loved video chatting and reminiscing with her best friends of over 30 years Christine and Dan Skinner of Carver. She was Morgan’s best friend and Mallory’s "oracle". She was there for anyone at any time, often times she was a "Mum" or "Nan" to her daughter’s and grandson’s friends. Janice means Gods gracious gift, and that she was. "In my life, I love you more".
A celebration of life will be planned when the weather is better, so everyone has a chance to say goodbye. We are having a small memorial at Tommy Doyle's at Sidelines in Brockton on Sunday, March 7th at 12pm.
Guestbook
First Name: Christine
Last Name: Skinner
City: Carver
State: MA
Country: Usa
Entry Date: 02/25/2021
Will miss you my friend. So many memories. You taught me so much ❤️
First Name: Morgan
Last Name: Mathena
City: Brockton
State: MA
Country: Usa
Entry Date: 02/25/2021
In my life, I love you more Mum! Xoxo
First Name: Tami
Last Name: Mooter
City: Plymouth
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 02/26/2021
Janice my dear friend u will be missed! Rest in peace sweetheart. I will love on Seamus for u Nan per your request.
First Name: Cassie
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Entry Date: 02/26/2021
So sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family
First Name: Michelle
Last Name: Chapman
City: Brockton
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 03/02/2021
Morgan & Mallory, I am so sorry for your loss. I have many great memories with your mom. I spent so much time at your house, she treated me like her own daughter. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Love you XOXO
First Name: Jerry
Last Name: Barrett
City: Holbrook
State: MA
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Entry Date: 04/03/2021
Janice was a great friend friend back when I really needed one and although I haven't seen hers in many years I know I will miss her.
My thought and prayers are with Morgan and Mallory. God Bless
First Name: Caroline
Last Name: Forth
City: Hanson
State: MA
Country: USA
Entry Date: 04/05/2021
So sorry for your loss. Your mom was one of kind. I truly send Morgan & Mallory prayers and know your mom is still with you, just in a different way. I very sorry for your loss. Best, Caroline Forth