Janet K. Edgecomb

    LIMESTONE – Janet K. Edgecomb, 65, passed away October 14, 2009, at Borderview in Van Buren. She was born February 24, 1944, in Ironsides, Maryland, the daughter of John and Helen (Risko) Welch. Janet grew up in Laplata and graduated high school. She worked for the F.B.I. for twelve years as a supervisor in the fingerprint department. Janet loved her family and being a mom was the most important thing in her life. She loved her family and friends very much, and will be dearly missed by them all.  Janet also had a passion for gardening and could always be seen working in her flower beds. She was a member of the Limestone United Methodist Church.
    Janet is survived by two daughters, Kathy Theriault and her husband, Freeman Theriault Jr. of Woodland, Andrea Edgecomb and her special friend, Scott Emond of Perham; her former husband and father to her two daughters, Richard Edgecomb of Limestone; three brothers, Charlie Welch and his wife, Judy, Morris "Marty" Welch and his wife, Susan and Tommy Welch and his wife, Linda Welch all of Maryland, as well as, several nieces and nephews. She will also be sadly missed by a special cousin Patsy Longnecker. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother, Richard "Doc" Welch.
    A memorial service was conducted 3 p.m. Sunday, October 18, 2009, at the Limestone United Methodist Church with Pastor Ellen Cleaves officiating. A private committal took place following the service. In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations in Janet's memory to the Limestone United Methodist Church. Arrangements in care of Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home, 11 Clover St., Caribou.  Friends may express their condolences to the family at www.lancastermorgan.com.