1949 – 2003

AUBURN – Janice E. Willey, 54, the wife of Gerald E. Willey passed away Nov. 19, at the Clover Manor following a long illness.

She was born in Lewiston, April 15, 1949, a daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy (Payton) Peterson. She graduated from Windham High School in 1967. In 1971 she married her beloved husband Gerald. For many years she worked at One Beacon Insurance Co. and retired in September 2001.

Throughout her life she enjoyed outside activities, for many years she was a very active bowler and served on several area bowling leagues. She was fond of playing cards, gardening and canning for her family and many friends. Quality family time was her priority and she cherished the time she was able to spend with her loving family.

She is survived by her husband, Gerald Willey of Palmrya; two daughters, Erica Lynn DiCentes and husband Jon of North Waterboro, Jennifer Dawn Sperdakos and husband Nicholas of Windham; two grandchildren, Ethan and Janelle Sperdakos of Windham; her mother, Mrs. Dorothy Peterson of Lewiston; five sisters, Judy Pike of New Auburn, Margaret Malloy of Bath, Karen Peterson of Lewiston, Susan Stevens of Mechanic Falls, and Jill Peterson of Scarborough; two brothers, Kenneth Peterson Jr. of Saginaw, Texas, Thomas Peterson of Los Angeles, Calif.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Clover Manor-side 4 and to the Hospice of Maine and their many volunteers.