Janice Campbell, age 86, of Ansonia passed away peacefully on October 8,2026 surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late Charles Campbell, Jr. She was born in Bridgeport on July 6, 1940, and daughter of the late Robert Larson and Helen (Dawid) Larson Murkette and was a resident of Shelton and Ansonia most of her life.
Janice was a strong hardworking woman who left behind a legacy of love, strength, compassion, and a life of caring for others. For many years, Janice worked as a home aide, giving not only her time and energy, but also her heart to the patients she cared for.
She was deeply passionate about the disabled community and opened her home and her heart as a foster parent to children with disabilities, caring for multiple children over the years. She believed that every person deserved to be loved, valued, and treated with dignity.
Janice loved music, flowers, and, most of all, being surrounded by her family. She created memories through the simple joys of being together.
She is the beloved mother of three daughters, Kimberly DeBenedetto, Jill Ulatowski, and Lisa Pilarski, foster mother of Brad and Peter Diez, sister of Donald Larson and Karen Murkette. She is also survived by 15 loving grandchildren, 13 cherished great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a foster child Brenda Rose Keefe and a brother Howard Larson.
Friends may call on Tuesday October 13, 2026, from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Rd. Shelton. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday October 14, 2026 at 10 am in St. Joseph Church 424 Coram Ave. Shelton. Entombment will follow in Mt. St. Peter Garden Mausoleum,Derby. Memorial contributions maybe made to Oxford Special Olympics, 13 Lisbon Terrace, Oxford, CT 06478.