PETERBOROUGH — Janet Scott Rix, 65, of Antrim died Aug. 16, 2010, at Monadnock Community Hospital.

She was born in Hartford, Conn., on Aug. 7, 1945, the daughter of Mildred Creighton and Ward W. Scott. She moved to Antrim in September 2000, and prior to that lived in East Hampton, Conn.

Mrs. Rix graduated from the Wilcox School of Nursing in Middlebury, Conn. She then worked as the director of nursing at a convalescent home in Connecticut for 11 years. Before her retirement, Mrs. Rix was a registered nurse for the East Hampton School System.

Mrs. Rix enjoyed fishing and gardening. Among family and friends, she was known for her love of teddy bears, which she both made and collected over her lifetime.

She is survived by her son, David Rix of Antrim; and her cousin, Peter Tilton Sr. of Hampton.
Mrs. Rix was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth P. Rix.

A graveside service will be held in honor of Mrs. Rix at Maplewood Cemetery in Antrim on Aug. 25 at 11 a.m. Jellison Funeral Home of Peterborough is assisting with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311 and the American Cancer Society, New England Division 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA. 01071.