Janice E. Latham

Born in New Bedford, Janice was a resident of East Freetown where she spent many years at the beloved family cottage with family and friends on Long Pond. She returned to New Bedford in 2002. She was a graduate of New Bedford High School, class of 1960. She was employed in the Insurance Industry for many years prior to her retirement.

She was an active lifetime member of St. Martin's Episcopal Church; she was a Co-Senior Warden for several years, a member of the Vestry, a delegate for the church Deanery and Diocese. Janice was the Choir Director and was a Co-Founder of the St. Martin food pantry. She enjoyed attending Your Theatre and dinner with the girls before the show. Visiting family on the Cape and relaxing by the Canal during her visits with her cousin Carolyn was a favorite pastime. She loved spending time with her Great Niece Kelly and Great Nephew Tommy. Janice always enjoyed a good round of Golf.

She is survived by a niece, Beth Schriefer and her husband Kurt of GA; nephew, David Latham of GA; her beloved cat Maggie and many special cousins and friends. She was the sister of the late Thomas H. Latham, Jr. and Stephen W. Latham.

Her Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 16, 2020 at 10:00AM in St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 136 Rivet Street, New Bedford. Relatives and friends are invited. Visitation Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00PM in ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02745. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Janice's honor may be made to: St. Martin's Episcopal Church. Burial in Acushnet Cemetery. To leave a note of condolence: www.rock-funeralhome.com