It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janice Scott (McEwan) Strain, at Bethell Hospice, Inglewood on Sunday morning, January 21, 2018, beloved wife of Edward MacDonald Strain. Dear daughter of the late Jack and Isabelle McEwan. Loving mother of James Fraser (deceased), Robert David and his wife Margaret, Valerie Ellen and her husband Ric, Thomas Edward and his wife Rachel, and Marilyn Scott Strain. Cherished grandmother of Brandon and Tania, Geoffrey and Morgan, Matthew and Isobel, and Alexander. Proud great-grandmother of Joseph, Cynthia, Theodore, Hadley and Hope. Jan was active as a volunteer in the Canadian Cancer Society for over 40 years. She was a member of the Caledon Tennis Club and well known in the community.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Wednesday, January 24 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 o’clock.
Private family interment of cremated remains will take place on Thursday, January 25 at Westminster Cemetery, Toronto.
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Bethell Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 78, Stn Main, Inglewood L7C 3L6.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Peter Gall
Sorry to hear of Janice’s passing. When we moved to Winnipeg in 1973 we lost all physical touch at the yearly PCI reunions. First acquaintence started in grade 3,4 and 5 at Alexander Muir when the famous group consisting of Ken McRae, George Hall, Leon Steinberg and myself all claimed her as their girl friend. Over the years I depended upon Ab and Win to keep me posted on every ones status. I still have great memories as the stroke that I had in 2016 did not affect my long term memory. May God look after in her new home and take care of Ted and her family in the coming years.
Peter Gall
C Coombes
Expressing sorrow for your loss, and our deepest sympathy.
Cheryl & Nancy
Greg Spooner
My condolences to the entire family for your loss. Your mum was a great lady
Greg Spooner
Pat Gates
My condolences to you all – Marilyn, Ted, Bob, Val & Tom on Jan’s passing. Jan always made me feel right at home whenever I visited. If my memory serves me correctly, Jan was the only one that took my side that white wine is made with green grapes and red wine is made with red grapes! I know she will be missed. My love and thoughts are with you all.
Paddy Cakes
Heather. Sheehan
Living next to Jan and Ted was a bonus for us, lots of fun and lots of talking, and an introduction to a wonderful family. I’ll miss you lots Jan. Heather ( for the Sheehan family).
Win & Ab Nightingale
To Ted, Bob Valerie, Marilyn, Tom and all of Jan’s extended family, our deepest condolences for your loss along with thanks for your care and compassion during her battle. She loved, and was proud of, each and every one of you.
Jan has been a close and dear friend for nigh onto 70 years and we shared so much over that time. Her passing leaves a void in our lives and our hearts as we know it does in yours. We have so many memories that we will cherish.
Win & Ab Nightingale
Judy Stranks
Sincere condolences to Ted and all the family. I will never forget all the time Jan and I worked together for the Cancer Society in Bolton. Started the annual garage sales together and had fun in spite of lots of hard work.
Thinking of all of you at this very sad time.
Judy Stranks
Jeff Clarke
Sincerest condolences.
Bill&Gail Webster
Ted and Family
With deepest sympathy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We share in your loss and are thinking of you. May you find comfort with family and friends. We have great memories.
Neighbors Bill&Gail Webster
Judy Watkins
Brandon, Tania and family
So saddened to hear of Jan’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked for many years with Jan for the cancer society. She was a wonderful person.
Harly Strain
We are sad to hear of Jan’s passing – even though we knew- it comes as a great sorrow when it happens.
We remember the good times — the camping at Killbear park – the boating on Drifter – the visits to Caledon and out West and down South. Jan was always ready for a new experience and she lived life well! We will remember her!!
Ted, Bob, Val, Tom, Marilyn and families — Our thoughts and love are with you all at this sad time.
Harly Strain (brother-in-law and Friend) and the 4 D’s – Nephews Dave and Don — Nieces Diane and Debi
Sherrin Palmateer
Dear Ted , Bob and Margaret ,Valerie and Ric , Tom and Rachel and Marilyn
As I write this, all of you are gathered to receive friends and family to honour the memory of Jan who was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Distance prevents me from paying my respects in person.
A friendship blossomed between the two of us after meeting through the Cancer Society 35 years ago..
What wonderful friends we have been. We have shared so much together.
Words cannot express how deeply I miss her.
RIP Jan ❤️
Nancy Sherritt Henry
Jan always had a bright smile and a twinkle in her eye. Such a lovely, compassionate and caring woman and I am so saddened to hear she has passed. My deepest sympathies to her beloved family and friends, my thoughts are with you.
Mary Beth Hilditch
Was very sorry to hear of Jan’s passing. I met Jan many years ago thru a common bond of the Albion Bolton Unit of the Cancer Society. She was an avid fundraiser and we had many wonderful years with the garage sale,the Castle,Art Show and of course the Golf Tourney. Those times I will never forget. Bolton was a better place with you in it. MaryBeth
Ted Strain
Thank you all for your messages. Here is my Eulogy for Jan at the interment this morning:
A Eulogy – For Jan
Our Jan is gone. Unbearable sadness. We’re all aware that our time will come but when it does it is always too soon. Just as when we lost our firstborn Jamie, and all of our parents, it does not seem real. In the morning we will wake up and find that it has only been a bad dream. But no, Jan is gone, and when the sun rises there will be no joy in it.
Jan was the centre of my life for over sixty years, and we became one as we looked after each other in many ways. The centre of hers was the new lives that we brought into this world – our children.
She ran our household and nurtured our family. She also found time to volunteer for the Cancer Society, to play badminton and tennis, to go to the theatre and to maintain contact and friendships from her early days in Parkdale. She treasured the time she could spend with our four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
And now she is gone – but wait – Is she really? In my mind, I can still see her face and her smile. I see a young girl standing in front of her family home on Dundas Street. I see my new bride radiant in her wedding gown. I see her as we share our sorrow at the loss of our son, and later, share the pride and the joys of our growing family. She will surely still be with us as long as she remains in our living memories.
Jan loved blue flowers. The forget-me-nots will bloom in our garden in the spring, and we will remember.
Ted Strain, 21 January, 2018
Suzanne Deveau
I grew up in Bolton and went to school with Tom and Marilyn. When I would visit the strains, Jan was the best. I loved how she made me feel, she was so present and loving and had a great sense of humour. Jan and Ted opened their home so that kids like us could hang out and be together and have fun. There was no pool, no bowling alley, and having a place to be ourselves was great. I live on the west coast, but when I think about Bolton, the Strains and Jan come to mind as a beautiful family that were so kind. I know that Jan was instrumental in making that family run on love!!! You will be missed and my heart goes out to all of you.
Barbara McIntyre
I just learned of Jan’s passing. We played tennis together for many years on Thursday mornings and she was always a favourite friend, opponent or partner. During our chats, she revealed herself as a very special person who expressed a deep love for her family, compassion for her community, and a ‘can-do, will-do’ approach to life’s challenges. Unfortunately, I returned to work and we drifted apart. I value deeply my friendship with Jan and the moments we shared. My condolences to her loved ones as for sure she was a positive, integral force in your lives and she will be greatly missed, daily.