Janice Preston

Haines

Janice Preston Haines passed away recently after a courageous battle with cancer.  She faced her illness with incredible strength and grace and died on August 21st, 2026, at the of age 68, never complaining or letting it get her down. 

Janice was born on June 16,1958, to Gordon L. Preston and Doris Kenyon Preston of South Otselic. She graduated from the Otselic Valley Central School in 1976. After attending Syracuse University for 3 ½ years, she moved to the Denver, CO. area. While in Denver, she met and later married her husband, Robert S. Haines in 1985. They enjoyed 39 happy years together until Robert’s passing in 2024.

Janice had a successful career in Financial Office Management with several large financial institutions in the Denver area. From the time she was a little girl, she had a deep and well-known love for cats. She won several ribbons and awards over the years, showing her cats nationally, and always had cats at home.

Janice was predeceased by her husband, Robert Haines; father, Gordon L. Preston; and brother, Raymond L. Preston. 

She is survived by her mother, Doris Kenyon Seames; a brother, Robert G. Preston (Lorrie) of Pennsylvania; along with niece, Nicole Sofranko; two nephews, Matthew and Mark Preston; and other extended family.

There will be a private inurnment at the Valley View Cemetery in South Otselic, NY, in the spring of 2027.