Janet B. Orr

May 24, 1931 - November 9, 2016

Janet B. Orr, 85, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the Warren Center, Queensbury, NY. Born May 24, 1931 in Amsterdam, she was the daughter of the late Richard A. and Katherine (Riley) Brumagim. She was a graduate of Wells Central School and Eastman Dental Hygienist School of Rochester. She worked as a Dental Hygienist for over 40 years in Amsterdam, NY. She also served as the hygienist for the Wells and Northville School Districts for many years. Janet married John A. Orr, Jr. on December 24, 1950 and they were married 49 years until his death in 1999. She took great pride in her family and cherished the friendships she made over her 85 years. Janet will be remembered for her great laugh and wonderful sense of humor. Her love of music included a talent for playing the piano and time serving as the organist for the Saint Ann's Church in Wells, NY where she was a member for many years. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her son, Jack in 2010. Survivors include her son, Thomas M. Orr (Sarah) of Queensbury, New York and four grandsons Riley W. Orr and Cameron R. Orr of Queensbury and Eric Orr (Elizabeth) and Bradley Orr both of Houston, TX. Seven great-grandchildren; Jordyn, Madison, Aryn, Brayden, JC, Ryan and Andrew of Houston, TX. The family will receive friends from 10 AM - 12 PM on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at the St. Ann’s Church, where A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 12 PM. Burial to follow at the Algonquin Cemetery. Donations in Janet’s name can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, North Eastern New York, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205, or Saint Ann's Church of Wells. Arrangements are by the Northville Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.northvillefuneralservice.com.