Janet T. Poitras, 66, of Newington, died, Sunday April 21, 2013 died unexpectedly at her home. She was born in Hartford daughter of Bernadette (Cote) Poitras of Hartford and the late Armand Poitras and had lived in Newiington for last seven years. Janet worked for Aetna Insurance Co. for over 25 years. She was a graduate of CCSU where she received her BS degree in Psychology, and her MS in Education. She volunteered at Hartford Hospital Teaching Services and was a member of Mended Hearts Assoc. She participated in Mulberry Gardens with the Life Stories Program. Besides her mother she is survived by three brothers, Raymond (Pam) Poitras of Harwinton, Dennis (Jackie) Poitras of Somers and Donald Poitras of Hartford, a sister, Irene Hopkins of Newington, many nieces and nephews among them, Carrie Hopkins of Windsor and grand nephews and her cat Sebastian. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 27, 2013, 1:00 P.M. at The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke. Wethersfield with the Rev. Charles Jacobs officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the funeral home, Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to: The Jewish Historical Society, 333 Bloomfield Ave. West Hartford 06117. To share a memory with the family, please visit, www.dillonbaxter.com