Project seeks support to spruce up Janes gravesite

June 3, 2020

To the Community: 

June 10 marks the 105th anniversary of the passing of Dr. Henry Janes.  As most Waterbury-ites know, Dr. Janes was a man of impeccable character who served his country in war and his community in peace.  His generous spirit was known when he was alive and has been ever since, with his estate donation that now houses the public library, municipal offices, and history center.

For many years I have been to Dr. and Mrs. Janes’ monument in Hope Cemetery in Waterbury.  It is also the final resting place of William Pitt Butler, a relative of Dr. Janes.  I have often thought the lot and monument needed to be made more attractive with landscaping.  Those who have seen it know that a large, handsome granite monument alone marks the corner lot, without any embellishment of plantings.

With permission from the Cemetery Commission, I am planning to change the appearance of the lot by adding some evergreens, flowering shrubs and other vegetation.  I have contracted Evergreen Gardens to make this happen.

I hope you will agree this will be a tribute to Henry and Frances Janes.  Their contributions to our town were immeasurable.  The landscaping of their lot and monument will be a reminder that we still care about them 105 years later.

If anyone would like to make a donation toward this effort, please contact me at 244-7409 or email at empstowest@aol.com.

Thank you,

Jack Carter