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Janet M. (Dow) Jenkins, 73, of Chicopee, died Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Holyoke Health Care Center with family by her side. Janet was predeceased by her parents George F. and Mary T. (Farrell) Dow; her daughter, Julie; son, Stephen; and two brothers, Charles Dow and James Dow.  She is survived by her three daughters, Sandy Cushing (Nashua NH), Jennifer Jenkins (Chicopee MA), Leigh Jenkins (Watertown CT) and their partners; her brother John Dow, his partner Tracy Learned and daughter Jenna (Granby, MA); her sister Susan Dow and her partner, Steven Marshall (Albuquerque, NM); her nephews Brendon and Patrick, and her niece Meghan; six grandchildren and many wonderful great grandchildren. Janet retired from The Janlynn Corporation in 2012 after 30 years. While there she made many great friends, Sandy, Dianne and her best friend Dilar (for whom we are forever grateful). Janet loved the beach, Red Sox games, time in Otis (thanks to the Dowd family) but most of all enjoyed time with her Grandchildren. Novan, Grace and Lily brought a renewed sense of happiness to her life-and the reason she stayed as long as her body would let her. Her other grandchildren though miles away were always in her heart and she spoke of them often. Janet loved her family and friends quietly but with all her heart. And secretly loved every pet we ever brought home! She had the best sense of humor and loved all the nicknames we gave her throughout the years. Geezer Milan, Butler, Feeble Knievel, Creepin Jesus, and a half to the Q-tip and Stadler/Waldorf sisters just to name a few. We love you Mom. “the sun it does not cause us to grow. It is the rain that will strengthen your soul and it will make you whole”(The Oh hellos).