Janet M. Lynde

Brookfield – Janet M. Lynde, 87, of Brookfield passed away at home on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

She leaves behind her granddaughter, Angela M. Menard and her husband, David, of Brookfield; her grandson, Ronald M. Lynde and his wife, Lindsay, of New Hampshire; as well as her many other grandchildren, her great-grandchildren, Zaley and Ryden Lynde of Auburn and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by several of her other family members. She was born in Waltham, daughter of the late William W., Jr. and Margaret Henderson.

Janet worked for nearly 42 years as a housekeeper for Becker College. She volunteered at the West Brookfield Senior Center in recent years as well. She loved watching birds, and spending time in nature and with animals. However, the time she spent with her family was that which she cherished most of all.

A Calling Hour for Janet will be on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 10 to 11AM in the Varnum Funeral Home, 43 East Main St., in West Brookfield. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:30AM in the Brookfield Cemetery, 43 West Main St., in Brookfield following the calling hour.

Varnum Funeral Home, 43 E Main Street in West Brookfield, is honored to serve the Lynde family. An online tribute page is available at www.varnumfuneralhome.com.