STAMFORD, Vt. —  Laura Mabel (Tatro) Janovsky, 82 of Monroe Bridge, MA died Sunday October 4, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Readsboro, VT on March 14, 1938, a daughter of Wallace "Joe" Tatro and Mabel (Sprague) Tatro. She attended school in Stamford, VT.

Laura was last employed by Chittenden Bank in Wilmington, VT. She was a member of the Stamford Community Church. Laura enjoyed crocheting, reading, puzzles, gardening, working in her yard, cooking and canning. Her main focus was her family who always came first. She served as a Brownie Leader and a Cub Scout Leader.

She was the widow of Emil Joseph Janovsky Jr. who died on September 19, 2006. They were married on February 23, 1957.

Survivors include one daughter- Donna D. Rioux of Fountain, CO and two sons- Lawrence M. Janovsky and Dennis M. Janovsky, both of Warwick, RI. She also leaves seven grandchildren including Lawrence M. Janovsky Jr., Miranda Dahlin, David Rondeau, Derrick Rondeau, Spencer Rioux, Michelle Bean, Hunter Janovsky; and eight great grandchildren including Will, Maggie, Alivia, Max, Nathan, Gregory, Emily and Jade; two sisters- Betty Whitaker of Orange Blossom City, FL and Marion Michaud of Hudson, NH; one brother- Donald Tatro of Stamford, VT and nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by one brother and one sister including Fred Tatro and Martha Tatro.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours for Laura Janovsky will be Wednesday October 7, 2020 from 4-7 PM at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA. A private funeral will be held on Thursday at the Stamford Community Church followed by burial in Village Cemetery in Readsboro, VT. Memorial donations may be made to the Stamford Community Church in care of the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.