Janice Knapp

Janice R. Knapp, 63, a resident of Higley Hill Road, passed unexpectedly Tuesday April 4, 2017 at her home. Janice was born in Brattleboro, VT on January 27, 1954 the daughter of Philip and Louise (Forrest) Rice. She attended Wilmington schools, graduating from Wilmington High School. Janice worked most recently for The Cup & Saucer, C&S Convenience, and North Star Bowl. Previously she had worked at Deerfield Valley Supply where she started in automotive and then worked into propane service where she became the first practicing woman certified in the state of Vermont. Janice enjoyed creating stained glass art, knitting, crocheting and was an avid reader. She traveled to Greece, enjoyed her cat and spending time with her family. Janice is survived by her Brother William Rice and his wife Priscilla, sons Silas, Hiram and his wife Alison and grandson Quincy, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters Donna Ayers and Gloria Rieger. Funeral services for Janice will be announced at a later date. There are no visiting hours. If friends desire, memorial gifts in Janice's memory may be made to the Windham County Humane Society, c/o Covey-Allen & Shea Funeral Home P.O. Box 215 Wilmington, VT 05363 Funeral services for Janice will be announced at a later date. There are no visiting hours.