Janice Ovella Haddican
Janice Ovella Haddican, age 73 peacefully entered into eternal rest on April 26, 2014. Janice was a devoted wife, loving mother and Gran; which is what the grandkids affectionately called her. She loved spending time with the grandkids, reading books, doing crafts, or just snuggling in the chair watching TV. Although Janice had 14 grandchildren and 8 children, she touched the lives of hundreds more. Janice loved to volunteer at the school where her children were attending. She was an active part of the PTA, which earned her the special honor of lifetime member, and was known around campus as the “Picture Lady”. Her love for children went far beyond her own family. Throughout the years she was a CCE teacher, a Montessori teacher, and the Director of Little Children’s church. Every child was always greeted with her warm and loving smile and there were always plenty of hugs to go around.
Janice also enjoyed getting together with friends to play games such as Bridge, Bunco, and Mexican train. Janice’s hobby was cross stitching, and each event was marked with a new masterpiece. She also enjoyed traveling the World with St. Bernadette’s travel Club. She visited places such as the Vatican, the Holy Land, and Lourdes.
Janice was greeted in heaven by husband Pat, her parents Emile and Essie Ovella, and her daughter Susan. She is survived by her children: Wendy Richerson, Dawn Alexander, Paula Lucas, Amy Haddican, Patrick Haddican Jr., Jill Stevens and Jeanie Davis; sister: Barbara Sauer; brother: E.J. Ovella, 14 grandchildren, 4 son in laws and numerous other family members. Janice will be remembered for her loving heart, kind and gentle spirit and her acceptance of all.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Rosary at 7:00pm) at Crowder Funeral Home – Webster. A Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 10:00 AM at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 15500 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77062.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial donation in Janice’s memory may do so to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Please send to: St. Jude Tribute Program; P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
My heartfelt condolences & prayers are with all of the Haddican’s as you mourn the loss of your Mother. You as family were everything to her. She was a joy to be around and I was lucky to play Bunco with her the past couple of years. I will always remember your mom for her kindness, her laugh, and her saying “Schultzie baby”! She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May her memories bring you comfort in the days ahead of you…
Our deepest sympathy to the Haddican family on the lost of there beloved mother and grandmother. I will always remember when Ellen and I would visit Houston for all of the girls weddings. I will miss our telephone calls talking about our families and especially all the information we exchanged on our “Lambert Family Tree”. Also, I will always remember when Janice at the age of 5 was the junior bride in our wedding 69 years ago in 1945. Great memories!
Love,
Eloise Kelly Mayeur and Russell A. Mayeur, Sr.
To the entire Haddican family: Janice will always be in our hearts. There will always be times when a memory of her will come to mind and make me smile. Like when she asked me to be godmother to her first born, Wendy, and I flew for the first time with Aunt Essie to Tucson, Arizona, in June of 1961 to wait for Wendy to be born. What a thrill for me to be asked to be godmother. May your memories bring you comfort.
Love,
Ellen Mayeur McCubbin and Terry McCubbin
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. It was an honor to have known such a wonderful and caring person. Janice touched many lives and will be missed by many. May her love live in your memories and bring you peace.
Cindy Chavana and Darin Mast
It was an honor to have known such a wonderful person. Janice would light up whenever she spoke of her family, she loved you all very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May her love live in your memories and give you peace.
Cindy Chavana and Darin Mast
To the entire Haddican family: Janice will always be in our hearts. There will always be times when a memory of her will come to mind and make me smile. I will always remember when Janice asked me to be godmother to her 1st born, Wendy. I flew for the first time with Aunt Essie Ovella to Tucson, Arizona, in June of 1961 to wait for Wendy to be born. I was so excited that she chose me. May your memories bring you comfort.
Love,
Terry & Ellen Mayeur McCubbin
Janice had a warm smile waiting for me whenever I would arrive at Little Church (often late!) and the children never worried in her care. She had a natural peace and grace about her that was fitting among children, God’s most precious gifts. I hope to emulate that same grace in my daily experiences. In that way, her spirit lives on. Peace be with you all during this time of memories and may you too have the grace of acceptance and peace. In Jesus’ name, my prayers are with you all.
Our condolences go out to the entire Haddican family on the lost of mother and grandmother. I will always remember when Janice asked me to stand in her wedding, just has she had done in my mother’s wedding as junior bride in 1945.
Love
Russell (Rusty) and Judy Mayeur, Jr.
To the Haddican and Ovella Family, I was heart broken to hear about Janice. She was always so full of laughs and smiles. I could always recognize her laugh. She was a beautiful person in and outl My thoughts and pryaers are with you.
Love, Lou and Eloise Mayeur Carboni
Wendy, Dawn, Paula, Amy, Patrick and the entire Haddican family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. May you keep your mother with you always through your many wonderful memories.
God Bless!