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Lynn porterfield melanson posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Meredith and family. Our condolences to you and your family
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alex netchay posted a condolence
Monday, December 10, 2018
Dear Kerry. I am deeply sorry about your loss. Wow what a shock when I heard about Jan. She was truly a great person. I had the good fortune of knowing Jan from the early days of public school. She was very competitive and a good friend. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. All the best to you and your family.
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Penny Fitzpatrick posted a condolence
Monday, December 10, 2018
Kerry, Meredith, Adam & family..
I’m so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences to you all.
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The Holierhoek Family posted a condolence
Sunday, December 9, 2018
So sorry to hear about Jan's passing, our heartfelt condolences to the entire family
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Mike & Kathy Dobrenski posted a condolence
Saturday, December 8, 2018
Dear Kerry & Family,
We would like to extend our sincerest condolences to you and the whole family on such a great loss in your lives. Praying that you will feel God's love and peace as you say your goodbyes. Sincerely, Mike & Kathy Dobrenski [nee Rempel]
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Friday, December 7, 2018
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Sheena & John King posted a condolence
Friday, December 7, 2018
Kerry & Family ,
Thinking of you all at this very sad time , our thoughts & prayers are with you .
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Gillian Mackey lit a candle
Friday, December 7, 2018
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She will be greatly missed. Her love shone much brighter than any singular candle could, but perhaps was more comparable to the sun.
We wish you find peace and love during this time of mourning.
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Lynda and Brian Draves posted a condolence
Friday, December 7, 2018
Our sincere condolences to Kerry, Meredith and Adam and their families. I will miss Jan in many ways. Our lives ran parallel it seemed, even down to sharing a birthday. soul sisters of sorts. she was always up for a good time and always there if you needed anything at all. a great gal who will certainly be missed by all who knew her. Her family was her entire life!! RIP dear friend!!
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Chris and Loraine Stewart posted a condolence
Friday, December 7, 2018
Dear Kerry and Family:
It was with heavy hearts that we read about Jan's passing. She was always a delight to visit and laugh with.
We offer our condolences and best wishes at this difficult time.
Chris and Loraine
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Brian Lumley posted a condolence
Friday, December 7, 2018
My condolences to you and your family Kerry. I am sorry to hear of you losing Jan. The world has lost another good person. I'm glad to see you had a great life together and your family is strong.
Brian Lumley
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Dean Piett posted a condolence
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Jan , or Ms. Parkin, taught me at vps years ago.
I was not a great student at that time.
However, Ms. Parkin made me feel good about myself.
Eventually , when I was in grad school at Queens I am not sure I would have been there without her being my Grade 6 teacher/spit class.
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Dale Rutherford posted a condolence
Thursday, December 6, 2018
My deepest sympathies to all of you. May your memories hold her in your hearts forever.
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Helen and Donald MacCuish posted a condolence
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Dear Kerry and Family,
We are very saddened by the news of Jan’s passing. We hope your memories will help you get through this very sad and difficult time. Jan was a lovely lady and I’m glad that I had the privilege of knowing her.
God bless you all.
Donald & Helen
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Sandy Billyard posted a condolence
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Dear Kerry and Family,
Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear the news of Jans passing while we are in Florida for the winter.
Having had the great honour of working with Jan on a project many years ago I learned first hand what a brilliant and caring person she was.
I'll cherish my memory of her and that time spent with her.
All the best,
Sandy and Sandra Billyard
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Rodney Reimer posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Jan was my grade 5-6 teacher. We became great friends after those days but I think I wasn't her favorite at the time. Jan took our class on an outing to the Shangri-La campground probably in June in the early 70s. We had a day horsing around outside and spent a bit of time by the pool as well. I thought I would be a clever little monster and push my teacher, Jan, who happened to be sitting on the edge of the pool, into the pool. Bad move as it turned out. I put my little G5 hands on her back and to my horror and amazement, she reached back, grabbed both arms and through me over her head into the pool. Respect!! We loved you Jannie. You were a one-of-a-kind special lady and the world is a sadder place without you.
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Donna Ottley and Olaf Heinzel posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Jan was a lovely and kind woman. Our thoughts are with Kerry and his family at this very sad time.
Thinking of you
Donna and Olaf
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Bill and Wilma Hall posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
No words can express your loss. Jan was a “giver” to all who knew her. We hope that you all will have comfort in some small way knowing that we are with you in our thoughts during this time.
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Marj Brian And Julie Shannon posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Dear Kerry and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Jan was an amazing woman who will be remembered for her love and devotion for her family, her sense of humour and her creativity. She was and always will be a shining star. Love the Shannon family
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Jim and Liz Church posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
The Short Family: Was shocked and saddened to see in the paper that Jan had passed away. We go back to BDSS where we were both involved in sports. Taken far to young she will be missed by many . Please accept our deepest sympathy at such a sad time.
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Jim mc master posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Kerry my sincerest sympathy to you and your family.
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The Haight's posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
We were so sorry to hear of Jan's passing. I have many wonderful memories from growing up and spending time on Brookside Drive. My Mom used to joke when dropping me off for a sleepover on a Friday night that she would wait for the call asking to stay over Saturday night too! The Short's was the only house that you were guaranteed to have a double sleepover. Jan was always warm and welcoming and she ensured that her house was too, even when we showed up dirty and messy from playing in the "dead end". Our daughter was also fortunate to spend many craft and treat filled hours at "Grandma Jan's" house.
She was never afraid to call and check in to see what events/plans were up and coming to ensure she didn't miss anything when our kids were small. Jan always had a hug or a cuddle for our kids when picking up her grandchildren from daycare and Nathan often waited for her to arrive.
She will be missed and fondly remembered.
Trevor, Denise, Gabe, Emily and Nathan Haight
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Linda Roland posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
I am shocked and saddened by Janice's passing. My condolences to you Kerry and your family.
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Andy & Jeanne Glavac posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss. Our sincerest condolences. Andy & Jeanne Glavac
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Michael Lipischak posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
So sorry to hear about Jan's passing . Our thoughts are with the the family.
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Peter Thompstone posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
I am saddened to hear of Jan's passing! To Kerry and family, my sincere condolences at this most difficult time. So, so many memories from our days at BDSS. And, I'll miss the lively conversations we had at Niagara Nurseries, which was a time-honoured spring occurrence for many years.
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The Ceroni Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Kerry, Meredith and Adam - you and your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time, as you mourn the loss of Jan.
Moving to Vineland in the early 90's next to the Shorts and having Jan as a neighbour and friend is something we will cherish forever. With this came some great benefits. A phone call from her ... "come over to play", which involved an afternoon down in her basement where we made flower arrangements and painted seasonal decor. Power tools were even used on occasion, as she had no fear. I always told her I was the apprentice, she the artist and generous teacher. What fun we had !! She was always ready to provide advice and lend a hand to whatever project Bill and I were working on and we appreciated her talented help. We will miss her dearly and never forget how our lives came together and how we are thankful for having her as a true friend.
Mary Louise and Bill, Lisa, Matthew & Angela
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Krista House posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
To the entire Short family,
My heartfelt condolences to you all. There are so many wonderful memories I have of Jan spending my childhood at the Short house on Brookside drive. What an incredible role model for all of us VPS gals. She embodied the very essence of a fiercely independent, but deeply loyal friend, confidant, mom, and mom-down-the street. Jan always treated us with respect, and was genuinely interested, as we grew up and moved away from Vineland, in hearing where we had traveled and what we were doing. I count myself most fortunate to be able to have had her in my circle of supporters. She was incredibly thoughtful, made magical birthday cakes, and never failed to show those she loved how she felt. She was generous with her time, and unfailing in her support of her family. To Meredith--thank you sharing your mom. Know that she has had a lasting impact on all who were fortunate enough to be included in your circle. Much love always, Krista, Ern Ben and Ollie.
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Linda Stanley posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to Kerry, Meredith and all the family. What a sad loss for us all. I met Jan when we were in Grade 9 at BDSS and I've been fortunate that our paths crossed many times over the last 55 plus years. Jan was always ready for the next big project and we enjoyed more than a few together. She has always been an extraordinary person and we will treasure her memory.
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Sasha Valliant posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
To Kerry and family ,
Please allow me to extend to you , my deepest ,most sincere condolences,for the loss of your lovely Jan , My prayer and sad thoughts go out to you ,during these most difficult days .
With sympathy and blessings , Sasha
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Mike Moyer posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
My condolences to the family and friends of such a caring person as Janice. I was lucky to have Janice as a teacher many years ago. Beyond that I lost track over the years, but the positive personal attributes mentioned in the obituary certainly describe the person who left the impression on me so many years ago.
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Gillian posted a condolence
Monday, December 3, 2018
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. Jan was a remarkable woman my family and I had the pleasure to get to know over the years. She will be remembered for the love she extended not only to her family but to all who knew her.
Gillian, Andy, Alex and Ethan Pagnotta.