Janet "Tissie" (Barnes) Parnes

ATHOL-

Janet "Tissie" Parnes , 95 of Athol passed away peacefully on Monday March 31,2025 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare.

Janet was born March 27,1930 In Petersham.

She leaves her children: Jeannine Pimental and her husband Jay of Barre, Bernard Brunelle and his wife Sandy of Florida, Janet Bramlage and her husband Don of Florida, Two Son in laws David Bronson & Earl Cooley Jr of Barre. Her grandchildren Sean Lewis and Georgia Bland of North Carolina , Susie Senna & James Brunelle of Florida , Brandi & Jason Pimental of Barre , Rebecca Burns of Templeton,

Michael Harty & Sarah Croteau of Barre, Mathew Bronson of Colombia ,  Amanda Cooley of Athol ,Emilly Johnson of Rutland, Missy Cooley of CT, Mary Alex and Christina Bramlage of Florida. She Also leaves 22 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Janet was predeceased by three daughters Jackie Bronson, Denise Cooley ,Bernice Lewis & her siblings Connie Peters , Arland & Bernard Barnes & Barbara Donahue . She was predeceased by her husband Nathen Parnes.

Janet was born and raised in Petersham daughter of the late Bernard H Barnes & Anna (Dugan) Hoffman. She Attended Petersham schools.

She worked as a bus driver and was a CNA at Athol Hospital, and the sister of the assumption in Petersham.

She loved spending time with her family and friends, playing cards baking cookies and making her popcorn balls for Christmas.

At Janets request, calling hours and Funeral will not be held. There will be a graveside service later for the Family.

In Liew of Flower the family request that a donation be made to the Barre Fire Dept. Po Box 430 Barre Ma 01005 Or Compassus Hospice 19 Midstate Dr Suite 130 Auburn ma 01501 In Janet Parnes Name

Witty’s Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange, is assisting the family.

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