Janet Marie Blundell, 81 of Solomons, MD died January 6, 2014 at St. Mary's Nursing Center in Leonardtown, MD. Born July 6, 1932, in Niskayuna, NY she was the daughter of the late Agnes and Harry Crookes.

Janet graduated from Oneonta State Teachers College (SUNY - Oneonta) in 1953 and married Robert A. Blundell in the fall of the same year. Janet taught first grade for six years, before she and Robert started a family. Janet moved to Bucks County, PA in 1967. In 1970, she began a career in banking, which lasted until her retirement.

Janet and Bob moved to New Bern, N.C. during retirement. Janet was an active in the Methodist church: St Paul's in Warrington, PA., and Trinity United Methodist Church in New Bern, NC.

Janet was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother. She was kind and considerate, full of grace and gratitude, strong in her faith, and patient with everyone. She took joy in preparing for every visit from her children and grandchildren whether baking cookies or planning fun, but educational trips with the family. Her favorite days were spent poolside with her grandchildren swimming and sharing snacks.

Janet is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Blundell (Brian) of Greenville, IN, and her son, Chris Blundell (Colleen) of Leonardtown, MD; as well as her grandchildren, Laura Marie Blundell of Washington DC, and Dustin James Blundell of Raleigh, NC.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Ralph and Leroy Crookes.

A Christian Funeral Service will be held Sunday, January 12, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Faith Lewis officiating, at Olivet United Methodist Church, 13575 Olivet Road, Lusby, MD 20657. Janet's Celebration of Life and a lunch reception will follow the service in the Good News Center of Olivet United Methodist Church. Interment will be held at a later date at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Veterans Cemetery in Saratoga, NY.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Mary's Nursing Center, 21585 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, MD.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.