Janet M. Chaiken

CHAIKEN, JANET
90, died Tuesday, September 20, 2022 in Warwick, RI. She was the beloved wife of the late Jacob (Jake) Chaiken. Born in Worcester, MA, the daughter of the late Tillie and Arthur Sterling, she was a longtime resident of Warwick, RI.

Janet worked as an administrative assistant in a medical office for many years while raising her family.   She was fortunate enough to travel to many unforgettable places in her lifetime, but nothing was as important as encouraging togetherness for her family.
She leaves behind her three children: Alan Chaiken and his wife, Rachel, of Hopkinton, MA, Karen Chaiken of East Providence, and Mark Chaiken of Virginia Beach, VA. She also had two grandchildren: Abbey Sklar and her husband, Adam, and Emily Crowshaw and her husband, Thomas, along with two great grandchildren: Hailey Crowshaw and Jacob Sklar. She also leaves behind her best friend of 50 years, Bette Pitchon. She was the sister to the late Robert Sterling.
The family has requested their privacy for both the funeral service and shiva.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation (www.parkinson.org) or the Rhode Island SPCA (www.rispca.com)

 

 

 

19 Comments

  1. Randall C. Decker Buntin
    Sep 21, 2022

    Mark, on behalf of the entire Family Dollar team, Please accept my deepest condolences as you remember the life of your Mother, Janet Chaiken. Our team is keeping you in our thoughts during this difficult time. I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

    • Mark
      Sep 24, 2022

      Randall, thank you for the kind words on behalf of the company and yourself.

  2. Ronna Schaffer
    Sep 21, 2022

    My dear sweet cousin. You were always a part of my life and I will always think of you with much love. Your compassion and kindness has touched us all. You will live forever in my heart.
    With much love
    Ronna

    • Karen
      Sep 25, 2022

      Such a warm and beautiful remembrance. We love you, Ronna.

  3. Ellen W. Gourse
    Sep 21, 2022

    Karen,

    I am sorry for you loss. May your memories help during this difficult time.

    Ellen Gourse

    • Karen Chaiken
      Sep 25, 2022

      Thank you so much, Ellen.

  4. Michael and Denise Jones
    Sep 22, 2022

    Mark,
    Our condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we wish you and your family strength and peace.

    In Sympathy,
    Michael and Denise Jones

    • Mark
      Sep 23, 2022

      Thank you Mike and Denise.

  5. Arlene Bochner
    Sep 22, 2022

    Karen and family,
    Sorry to hear about the loss of one of my former Mah Jongg ladies!!!! May her memory be a blessing to all of you!!
    Arlene and Ed

    • Karen
      Sep 25, 2022

      Arlene and Ed,

      Mom enjoyed many years of Mah Jong with you, Arlene, and the other ladies.
      Thank you so much for your condolences.
      Karen and Family

  6. Elizabeth and Craig Bodner
    Sep 23, 2022

    Mark,
    We are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. May memories and time with family bring you comfort.

    The Bodner Family (Liz, Craig, Cameron and Abby)

    • Mark
      Sep 24, 2022

      Thank you Bodners.

  7. Herma Levine
    Sep 23, 2022

    I’m so very sorry for the loss of Janet. I always loved playing mah jong together. I’m thinking of everyone.

    Herma

    • Karen Chaiken
      Sep 25, 2022

      My mom loved playing Mah Jong with all her friends for so many years.
      Thank you for your condolences, Herma.
      Karen and Family

  8. Sheila G Land
    Sep 26, 2022

    Dear Karen,
    I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a sweet lady. May wonderful memories sustain you.
    Sheila Land

    • Karen Chaiken
      Oct 1, 2022

      Thank you so much for your condolences, Sheila.

  9. Steve Silver
    Sep 30, 2022

    So Sorry to hear about Your Mom’s passing. She was a very sweet person.

    Lynne & Steve Silver

  10. Elaine shapiro
    Oct 12, 2022

    Dear Karen and family. So sorry to read of the loss of your mother. May her memory be a blessing
    Elaine and Steve Shapiro

  11. Laurie R Willett
    Oct 18, 2022

    Dear Karen,
    So sorry to hear about your Mother, she was such a sweet person.
    Cherish all of your wonderful memories.

    Laurie and Warren Willett

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