Salem – Janet M. (Bouchard) DiBona, age 85, wife of the late Vincent "Vinny" DiBona, died Christmas evening, December 25, 2018 at the Grosvenor Park Health Center in Salem.  Born in Beverly, Mrs. DiBona was born in Beverly to the late parents of Omar and Ida (Tardiff) Bouchard.  She was raised and educated in Salem, graduating from Salem High School.  She was a resident the City all of her life.

Mrs. DiBona dedicated her life to her family.  She was a loving devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed cleaning and cooking for her family.  She was a very hard worker.  She love animals and her many pets over the years.

Surviving her are her children, Brian V. DiBona and his wife Lisa of Salem and Elle Perry and her husband Doug of Peabody and her grandchildren Tyla, Anthony and Ashley.  She was also "Mom" to Diana Demoulous Riccio.

Her funeral services will be held Monday December 31, 2018 at 11:00 am at St. Mary's Cemetery, 226 North St., Salem.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.  Memorial Contributions may be made in her memory to The Odd Cat Sanctuary, TOCS P.O. Box 405, Salem, Ma 01970. Arrangements are under the direction of the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal St, Salem.  For additional information or on line guest book please call 978-744-0497 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com .