Janice Ann (Milner) Redding, 75, entered into rest on August 14th, 2023, at The Kaplan Family Hospice House, in Danvers MA, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.
Born in Beverly Hospital, she was the daughter of the late John A. “Red” Milner and Doris R. (Cragg) Milner. Janice graduated from Manchester High School with the class of 1966 and notably was Peach of the Beach at her beloved Singing Beach in town.
After living in Manchester-By-The-Sea (MBTS) during her early years, she later moved to N.H. where she started a family with C. Gary Redding (deceased 2008) and raised her son Craig. In 2012 she moved back to her hometown, as she always hoped she would, to be closer to her mother Doris.
Janice loved her family dearly and always looked forward to the holidays and family functions. She was a dedicated fan of her Grandchildren’s many sporting events. She loved hiking and being outdoors, but especially spending time on Singing Beach. She also truly enjoyed her “family by choice”, such as her long time “Townie” friends and her N.H. “Whister” sisters.
Members of Janice’s family include her son, Craig G. Redding. Grandsons, Calvin & Owen Redding. And Sabrina Redding, all of Maine. A brother, Peter C. Milner and his wife Cheryl, of FL. Nieces, Jennifer Nelson and her wife Patty, and Sarah Basil. A nephew, John Milner and his children William and Quinn. A sister-in-law, Joan Daley. And a predeceased partner of 22 years, Ronald R. Szarek of Bedford, N.H. who died in 2005. And lots of cousins across the U.S.
A private interment will be held at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in MBTS.
A celebration of life will be held on October 21, 2023 from 1-5 pm at the American Legion, Amaral Bailey Post 113 in MBTS, where Janice was an Auxiliary Member.
