Bridport - Janet Ruth (Ryan) Lizotte, 78 years old of Bridport, passed away on December 2, 2025 at Porter Medical Center, surrounded by the love she had cultivated. Janet was born on July 2,1947 in Middlebury to Ernest and Ruth (Atwood) Ryan.

A lifelong resident of Bridport, Vermont, Janet graduated from Middlebury Union High School in 1965. On July 1,1967, Janet married the love of her life, Carroll Thomas Lizotte. Together, they were life time residents of Bridport dwelling on the land given to them as a wedding gift. Janet worked 35+ years for Middlebury College in the custodial department; specializing in the athletics department where the team's attire looked brand new for every game. Janet was known by the community as a person who was selfless. understanding, and kind. She would always step up to help a neighbor in need, a staunch supporter of the Bridport Volunteer Fire Department, and an avid equine lover raising many horses of her own. Her hands were rarely still. Janet enjoyed knitting, sewing, crocheting, painting, cross stitch, diamond art, Elvis and country music.

Janet is survived by her three devoted daughters and their families: Laurie Ballantine and her husband Daniel; Kathy McIntyre and her husband Erik; and Tanya Lizotte. Her grandchildren Tyler Ballantine, Keith McIntyre and Kyle McIntyre. She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Rheaume and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Janet was predeceased by her husband Carroll Thomas "Tom" Lizotte; her parents Ernest and Ruth Ryan; her brothers, Robert, Ronald, and Ernest Ryan Jr.; and her cherished granddaughter, Adasen Ballantine.

Services: A celebration of her life and burial will take place in the spring of 2026.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bridport Fire and Rescue located at 125 Crown Point RD in Bridport VT 05734. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson Funeral Home in Middlebury, Vermont.