Janet Emily Dewey, 101, of Cazenovia, passed away Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. She was born Nov. 11, 1921, in Syracuse to Wallace and Jennie Ingersoll and was a graduate of Cazenovia High School. Janet was a homemaker and had been employed by the Edwards family for many years. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, making various arts and crafts, camping and traveling. Janet was a former member of the Oran Community Church where she served as their pianist and a member of their choir. She also enjoyed teaching children how to master the piano for several years.
She is survived by her three sons, Robert E. (Dorene) Dewey of Morley, NY, David (Pamela) Dewey of Delphi Falls and Brian (Carol) Dewey of Syracuse; six grandchildren, Collene (Kelly) Hein of Fulton, Sharon Chase of Evans Mills, Daniel (Jennifer) Dewey of Cazenovia, Steven (Janet) Dewey of Las Vegas, Mark (Jennifer) Dewey of McDonough, NY and Nathan Dewey of Syracuse; nine great grandchildren; one great, great grandson as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Janet was predeceased by her husband, Robert W. Dewey; her brother, Donald Ingersoll; her sisters, Cecilia McCarthy, Martha Smith and Lettie DeSilva.
Calling hours will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, with services to follow at Michael E. Brown Funeral Services, 2333 Fenner Road in Cazenovia. Burial will be in Fabius Evergreen Cemetery. Contributions in Janet’s memory may be made to the Oran Community Church, 8560 Cazenovia Road, Manlius, NY 13104. Condolences for the Dewey family may be left at michaelebrownfuneralservices.com.
