ORLAND
Janice Lanpher, 81, passed away at home on Dec. 25, 2018. Janice worked at many different locations, owned and trained Standard Bred Harness Horses and worked with Russell to follow their passion. She was a member of the USTA and the MHHA. She was also a member of Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 123 of Orland.
She is survived by her daughters, Marie and husband, Joe Nichols, and Deb and husband, Jerry Freeman, sons, Michael Lanpher and wife, Mary, Gordon Lanpher and partner Ann Wardwell, Russell Lanpher Jr. and partner Julie Jewett, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, a special cousin, Paul Goss, nieces Donna and husband, Arnold Stinson, Bonnie Grant, Trudy and husband, Boyd Norman, and Tammie Cook. She was predeceased by her husband, Russell Lanpher Sr., her parents, Gladys Sibley and George Bryer Grant, and one brother, Norman Grant.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Janice’s memory may be made to Northern Light Home Care and Hospice 441 Main St., Suite 2, Ellsworth, ME, 04605 or the American Red Cross to help those in need. Thank you to all who have held with her care.
Services will be held later in the spring. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home and Cremation Services Bucksport. Memorial condolences may be made to mitchelltweedie-young.com.