Montpelier, VT Janet B. Stevens, 72, of Berlin Street, and most recently of Birchwood Terrace in Burlington, died on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 with her husband by her side. She was born on September 14, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Samuel and Mary Rice. She attended schools in Brooklyn and graduated from Erasmus High School. On September 7, 1974, she married Robert Stevens. Together they moved to Montpelier in 1982. Janet worked for many years as a cashier for the Montpelier Grand Union and later Shaw's supermarket until her retirement in 2006. She was also very active with the Montpelier Recreation Department. It was her responsibility to oversee activities at the Rec center, the Montpelier Pool, and even the Civic Center. This was a responsibility that she loved greatly. Many of Montpelier's children have grown up to remember her as tough, but honest and fair, and she was always there ready to stand up for the kids who needed it. She was a faithful member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church. Her faith was very important to her and she shared that by teaching catechism to kids after school. She is survived by her husband, Robert Stevens of Montpelier; and a son, Frederick C. Stevens of Cambridge, VT. There will be no calling hours. A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at St. Augustine's Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Montpelier Recreation Department, 55 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 or to St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 16 Barre Street, Montpelier VT 05602. Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.