Little Rhody

Little Rhody
John and Dawn's "Baby"

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Remembering Janice Rousseau

 

Janice Rousseau passed away on October 17, 2024.  The Rousseaus rolled into a meeting of Little Rhody several years ago.  Moe, disabled by polio, was adept in maneuvering around in his super wheelchair, Janice always by his side.  They bought a Shay Model A and Moe did many adaptations to the vehicle so it was perfectly handicapped accessible. Jan and Moe were married almost 60 years. They blended in so well with the group!  They both came to so many events and were mainstays in the Archie Project of 2014.  Although Jan was generally a quiet soul, she joined the “Caterwaulers” in a meeting program – singers and ad libbers who entertained us once a while back.  The Rousseaus worked together as Program Committee Chairs for a couple years and Jan once obtained several vintage hats for a club fundraiser auction. She was a frequent refreshment provider and put together baskets from Little Rhody to the New England Meets.  She and Moe enjoyed their road trip to see the Henry Ford Museum in Michigan.  Their daughter did a presentation for the club about organ donation after donating a lifesaving portion of her liver to a relative. Due to health issues, both Moe and Janice had to give up driving for the last year or so.  We have missed them both at meetings and club events and now sympathize with Moe and the Rousseau family at Jan’s passing.

Jan, a Classic


Jan cutting up at Swamp Yankee Days




Showing off her paper airplane skills


 

Charlene, Moe and Jan at the Organ Donation Program
 
Showing off her Headpiece at the New England Meet in North Conway



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