Jan Alison Childs

Jan Childs of Madison passed away on January 16, 2026, at Yale New Haven Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the beloved wife of Paul Childs. Born on July 26, 1961, Jan was the daughter of the late Edwin and Carol Ljostad.

Jan devoted her life to caring for others, especially children. For 30 years, she ran a home daycare in North Haven, nurturing countless young lives. She later continued her passion as a teacher at Friends Center for Children in New Haven, where she worked for 10 years before retiring last year to care for her uncle.

Jan found joy in life’s simple pleasures, including reading, traveling, and walking through her neighborhood with her cherished dogs, Libby and Alice. She was known for her compassion, kindness, and selflessness, always placing the needs of others before her own.

Above all, Jan was a devoted and loving mother to her children, Cory Brulotte (Megan) and Abby Brulotte (Tyler Roethel). She treasured every moment spent with her grandchildren, Avery and Caden Brulotte, creating memories that will be forever held close.

Jan is also survived by her brother, Gary Ljostad; her sister, Lori Ljostad; her uncle, Alan Blake; her nieces, Winter Marshall and Kyli Jones (Ryan); and her great-niece and great-nephews, Jocelyn Camacho, AJ Jones, and Nate Jones. She is additionally survived by her stepfamily: Scott (Lauren) Childs, Gregory Childs, Danielle Childs, and their children.

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Swan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Post Road, Madison. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jan’s memory to the Animal Haven of North Haven, CT at https://theanimalhavenct.org/