Janet M. Christensen
Janet M. Christensen, age 82, died at her home in Milton, April 16, 2017.
Janet was born and raised in Milton, graduating from Milton High School. She graduated from University of Massachusetts at Amherst with degrees in French and Food Science, continuing her education at Boston University to receive a Master’s degree in communications.
Janet worked at the New England Dairy and Food Council, was the Food Editor for the Boston Herald Newspaper, co-hosted WGBH “The Cook-in Show” with Joe Kelly, and completed her career working at the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture promoting the use of produce from local farms.
Janet was a long time member of the Milton Republican Committee and a Town Meeting member. She was a founding member of the Milton Farmers Market, as well as one of the founding members of the Boston Public Food Market.
Janet was the beloved sister of Joan Eames of Gaithersburg, MD and the late Elinor Adler. Aunt of Arthur Adler of RI, Pamela Adlersmith of VT and Caroline Brasler of VA. Cousin of Sidney Worthen of Milton.
Funeral Service in First Congregational Church of Milton, 495 Canton Avenue, Milton, Saturday, April 22 at 11:00 AM. Interment Milton Cemetery.
If desired contributions in Janet ‘s name may be sent to the Salvation Army, Attn: Development, 25 Shawmut Rd., Canton, MA 02021.
Guestbook Entries
We are Janet’s neighbors. Living across the street, we have watched Janet come and go over the years–always off doing something to contribute to the betterment of the town. She was the only one on the street who used their garage for her car. We will miss her smiling face and willingness to chat about Milton. Rest in Peace, Janet
It will be nice to remember escapades with Janet in Agriculture in the Classroom and local food adventures.
Marjorie, Coopers Hilltop Farm in Rochdale, MA
Janet,rest in peace your Milton neighbor Bernie Lynch