Sutton- Janis M. (Hayden) Spring, 67, of Whitins Rd., passed away on Thurs. Dec. 30, 2021 at UMass Memorial Hospital after an illness.
            She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Alfred J. “Jim” Spring; 6 children, Jennifer M. Spring of Swansea, Rebecca “Becky” Kudron of West Springfield, Timothy P. Spring and his wife Jessica of Auburn, Jeffrey H. Spring and his wife Angela of Franklin, Dr. Laura M. Spring and her husband Dr. Edward Arous of Westborough, and Christopher M. Spring and his wife Tawny of Sutton; 8 grandchildren; 3 siblings, Robert Hayden and his wife Ann Marie of Medford, Linda Aalurud and her husband Paul of South Ryegate, Vermont, and Doreen Ryan and her husband Bill of Somerville.
            Born in Somerville on August 11, 1954 she was the daughter of Patrick J. and Natalie M. (Parks) Hayden and grew up in Somerville. Primarily a homemaker Janis enjoyed cooking, and being at home and raising her children in a loving and nurturing environment. Janis was a lover of cats and is also survived by her cat, Bobby.
She was a loving wife, mother, and grandma and will be sorely missed by her family. 
Due to the current pandemic outbreak, all funeral services will be privately held. In lieu of flowers, donations in Janis’s memory may be made to: the National MS Society, PO Box #91891, Washington, D.C 20090, or to Neady Cats Corp., 215 Worcester Rd., Sterling, MA 01564.  To leave a condolence message please visit: www.Jackmanfuneralhomes.com