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Obituary: Janine Yvette Maxwell

Obituary: Janine Yvette Maxwell

Janine Yvette Maxwell

Janine Yvette Maxwell passed away on December 17, 2021, in Seattle, Washington. Janine was born February 16, 1947, and was 74 years of age at the time of her passing.   

Janine was born in Fall River, MA, the daughter of Joseph H. and Yvette G (Audette) Roberge. She graduated from Somerset High School in 1964 and Bridgewater State College in 1968. She moved to Washington, D.C. and trained as a computer programmer with IBM, and then worked at the Pentagon. she married Alasdair Maxwell in June of 1973 and lived in England where she continued to work for IBM as a Customer Engineer traveling across Britain, solving problems. They returned to the USA in 1977 and settled in Seattle, WA. 

Survived by: daughter, Kathleen and husband, Efrain Betancourt, granddaughter, Mikayla Betancourt, all of New Market, MD, and granddaughter, Natasha Betancourt of New York City. Siblings: Elaine Roberge, Karen Dill of North Port, FL and Roger Roberge & his wife, Denise. Three nieces: Rachel, Jennifer & Jessica and three nephews: Matthew, James and Christopher. Predeceased by: her parents and brother-in-law, Steven Dill. 

Survived by: spouse, Tom Rhoades, sons and daughters in-law, Ted, Tim & Jessica, Tyler & Erika Rhoades, Sharla & Jon Rubesh. Siblings: Karen Dill, Elaine, Roger & Denise Roberge. 8 grandchildren, 6 nieces & nephews 

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon  97031.   

Visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for the family. 

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