Janet E. Woolner Obituary

Janet E. Woolner, beloved wife if the late Henry Woolner, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2026 at the age of 81. She was born in Norwalk on June 6, 1945 to the late Robert and Frances (Connelly) Babbit. She graduated from Norwalk High School in 1963.

Janet began her professional career as Regional Sales Manager at Modutec Inc. She worked for 10 years as an administrative assistant for the town of Wentworth. Janet was the former owner at Woolner Corporation for 22 years.

A lot of Janets spare time was spent outdoors, she loved to hike and travel abroad. Family always came first for Janet. She loved seafood and having big family dinners. Janets favorite holiday was Christmas by far. She and Hank would spend weeks decorating the house just so they could sit back and watch the joy on their grand kids faces when they walked through the door.

She is survived by her two children: Marc Lepore and his wife Melissa and Michele Lepore Giorgianni. She also leaves behind her four cherished grandchildren: Amanda, Gia, Joey and Phily as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Janet was pre deceased by her three brothers: Robert, Ed, and Donald Babbit as well as her beloved German Shepard Maggie.

A celebration of life is going to be held for Janet at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Janet's name can be made to Newfound Conservation Alliance (https://www.newfoundlake.org).