Janet Ann (Brown) Gilblair

Formerly of Biddeford

Janet Ann Gilblair, 93, of Springvale and formerly of Biddeford, passed away Thursday afternoon on February 12, 2026 at The Lodges in Springvale.

She was born in Kennebunk on April 25, 1932, a daughter of Forrest and Olive (Thibeau) Brown. She graduated from Kennebunk High School.

Janet married her husband Arthur Gilblair on February 11, 1950. The couple raised three children together in Kennebunk. She was a homemaker who took care of her family and entered back into the work force when her son Joseph "Joey" died in 1967. She was employed by various companies including Morning Star, Keuffel & Esser and Shape.

Moving to Biddeford in the late 1980's, Janet opened another chapter in her life and started a new career. Always willing to help others, she went back to school and became a Home Health Aide. She cherished the work she did and excelled in her new career.

Her family and her faith sustained her throughout the years. She will be sadly missed.

When time permitted, Janet enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting and watching old movies and westerns. Her favorite musician was George Strait.

She was predeceased by one son Joey Gilblair, five siblings Forrest "Zip" Brown, Raymond Brown, Michael Paul Brown, Pamela Brown and Jon Brown and by granddaughter Jessica Ann Wheeler.

She is survived by two daughters Carol Roy and husband Normand, Joanne Wheeler Fishman, two grandchildren Matthew Roy and wife Dane, April Robinson and husband Tim and five great grandchildren Charlie, Lucas, Alex, Lydia and Anthony. She is also survived by one sister Pauline Curtis and husband Kenneth and several nieces and nephews.

The Monday, February 23rd visitation at Cote Funeral Home has been cancelled due to the blizzard.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11AM Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at St. Joseph's Church in Biddeford. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery in the spring. To view Janet's memorial page or leave an online condolence please visit www.cotefuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the Jessica Ann Wheeler Scholarship Fund – Kennebunk High School, 89 Fletcher Street, Kennebunk, ME. 04043

The family would like to thank the staff of The Lodges and Affinity Hospice Care for all their love and support during the family's time of need.