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Born Janet Mary Cooper on March 10, 1935 in Clinton County, MI, died November 2, 2015 at her home in Ithaca, MI at 80 years of age.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hollis and Louise Cooper and sister Jean Richards.

On June 27, 1954, she married Richard Abbott in Maple Rapids, MI and they enjoyed 61 years together living in California, the Lansing area and Ithaca.

Janet was employed over the years at several places as a secretary, but her primary occupation was as a devoted wife and mother, taking care of her family. Family was always at the center of Janet's life.

She is survived by her husband Richard, son Mike (Kathy), daughter Sue (Guy Stevenson), grandchildren, Kelly (Steve), Shannon (Joel), Kate (Dave), Alina (Scott), Justin, Danielle, Taylor and Marika as well as nine great grandchildren. Janet cherished all of her family and they were a great delight in her life. Janet is also survived by her sister June Smith and brothers Hollis (Bonnie) Cooper and Dennis Cooper as well as many nieces, nephews and special friends.

Memorial contributions in Janet's memory may be made to the Gratiot County Commission on Aging, Special Olympics of Michigan, Ithaca's Senior Activity Building or to the charity of your choice.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Born Janet Mary Cooper on March 10, 1935 in Clinton County, MI, died November 2, 2015 at her home in Ithaca, MI at 80 years of age. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hollis and Louise Cooper and sister Jean Richards. On June 27, 1954, she married Richard Abbott in Maple Rapids, MI and they enjoyed 61 years together living in California, the Lansing area and Ithaca. Janet was employed over the years at several places as a secretary, but her primary occupation was as a devoted wife and mother, taking care of her family. Family was always at the center of Janet's life. She is survived by her husband Richard, son Mike (Kathy), daughter Sue (Guy Stevenson), grandchildren, Kelly (Steve), Shannon (Joel), Kate (Dave), Alina (Scott), Justin, Danielle, Taylor and Marika as well as nine great grandchildren. Janet cherished all of her family and they were a great delight in her life. Janet is also survived by her sister June Smith and brothers Hollis (Bonnie) Cooper and Dennis Cooper as well as many nieces, nephews and special friends.

Memorial contributions in Janet's memory may be made to the Gratiot County Commission on Aging, Special Olympics of Michigan, Ithaca's Senior Activity Building or to the charity of your choice.

Private services will be held at a later date.