Marlborough – Janet “Jan” A. (Devoe) Leahey 76 of Marlborough died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at UMass Memorial Healthcare in Worcester after a lengthy illness.
Jan was born in Newton, MA, the daughter of the late Raymond V. Devoe Sr. and Dorothy “Dot” (Dobens). She graduated from Algonquin High School and earned her Associates Degree from Northeastern University.
Jan was predeceased by her husband of 29 years, Paul M. Leahey in 2007.
Jan is survived by her daughter, Erin L. Sees and her husband Dan of N. Attleboro, 5 beloved grandchildren, Megan McLaughlin, Trent Demers, Braden Sees, Tyler Sees, Conor Sees, 1 great grandson, Steven, a sister, Nancy Boone and her husband Jeffrey Moore of Clinton, a brother, Paul E. Devoe Sr. and his wife Becky of Leominster and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Jan was predeceased by her daughter Joanne McLaughlin in 2017, a sister Jacquelyn M. Woods and a brother Raymond V. Devoe Jr.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. in the Short & Rowe Funeral Home, 95 W. Main St., Marlborough.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 2, at 11 a.m. also in the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Wilson St., Marlborough.
