CUSHING — Janet J. Josher, 61, of Cushing and formerly of Avenel, N.J., passed away peacefully March 26, 2015, with her loving family by her side at Pen Bay Medical Center. Janet was born Dec. 29, 1953, in Avenel to parents Salvatore and Dorothy Sasso Buzzaro.

Janet attended and graduated schools in New Jersey then attended The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences of Cook College-affiliate of Rutgers University, in New Brunswick, N.J. Janet's degree lead her to the Environmental Protection Agency, where she worked for 10 years as well as a time for Union Carbide. Janet met her soulmate, Steve Josher, and they were married Sept. 21, 1987.

Left to cherish her memory along with her husband are her sons, Michael Cullinane of England and Cody Josher of Virginia; a daughter, Elizabeth Cullinane of New Jersey; and her two precious grandchildren, Julia O'Donnell of New Jersey and Samuel Cullinane of England.

Family was most important to Janet, and being a loving wife both the family state she was most proud of and was evident by the love she showed to her husband, children and grandchildren. One of Janet’s favorite pastimes was cooking (she excelled in fine Italian meals). She also loved gardening, growing her own vegetables and reading great mysteries. She had a soft spot for all animals, especially dogs, horses and birds and just enjoyed what nature had to offer. Janet loved to travel and had fond memories of her trips to Ireland as well as Italy.

Janet's longing for the smell of the ocean was to live her dream of moving to Maine, which she and Steve were able to do two years ago, to her special place in Cushing.

It was Janet's wish that no services be held for her. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to a charity of your choice.

Hall's of Thomaston has care of the arrangements.