Janet M Calkins

Janet M. Calkins, 82, of Plattsburgh, NY, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Plattsburgh on January 10, 1940 the daughter of Robert and Genevieve (Reeves) Short.

Janet dedicated her life to improving the lives of the handicap, while raising here own six children. Janet was one of the founding members of the Lakeside Mental Handicap School and worked tirelessly to become the President of the Advocacy and Resource Center for over 10 years.

She is survived by her children; Kathy Calkins, Lisa Loveday, Jeff Calkins and Thomas Calkins, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Richard Calkins Sr. her son, Richard Calkins Jr, her son Wayne Calkins, and her granddaughter to Heather Calkins.

Services are private. Entombment will be at the Town of Plattsburgh Community Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Clinton County Advocacy and Resource Center (ARC).

Arrangements are entrusted to the Brown Funeral Home, 29 Broad St. in Plattsburgh. (518) 561-3980. Online condolences may be offered at www.brownfuneralhomeinc.com.