WEST PARIS — Janis Buck, 72, of West Paris died Tuesday, Jan. 29, at her home.
She was born in Hiram, July 28, 1940, the daughter of Jere and Elizabeth Whitman Cox. She married Edward Buck and had been a homemaker all of her life and had been employed at local shoe shops.
She is survived by her longtime companion, Elmer Leroy Durgin; a son, Michael Buck; a daughter, Theresa Buck; three grandchildren, Krista Buck, Aarika Buck and Alisha Buck; and several great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband.
Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.


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