(Administrator of the Elmer Iseler Singers for 31 years)
Peacefully yet suddenly at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville, on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, after a brave battle with diabetes related complications in her 63rd year, beloved wife of the late Richard Coombes and dear companion of Rick Arnold. Loving sister of Diane Miller and her husband Serge Arouff of England, Barb and her husband Richard Chilvers. Predeceased by her parents Douglas and Jane Sambrook. Fondly remembered by her step children Colleen and her husband Carl Bleecker, Gary Coombes and his wife Lisa. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, neice, and nephews.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home Baxter & Giles Chapel, 273 Broadway, Orangeville (519-941-2630) Thursday evening from 7 – 9 o’clock. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday morning, June 4 at 11 o’clock. Followed by cremation. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association PO Box 26331 STN BRM B, Toronto, Ontario M7Y 4R1 or a charity close to your heart.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com.
Jean Lagerquist
I work in Erin at Renaissance and it was always a pleasure to chat with Janet when she stopped by the store to pick up work. I have worked for Stephanie Gairdner for the past eight years and we always had so much fun at our social functions with Janet. Janet and I often chatted about our common bond – Yellow Labs. I will miss her.
Jean Lagerquist
Lynda and Leo Tucker
We are so sorry for your loss of Janet. She was a special
person. She was a bridesmaid at our wedding 45 years
ago. We will miss her.
John & Marilyn Elinesky
We wish to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. I still have many fond menmories of the family gatherings at Woodhill when all us cousins would get together when we were kids.
Tracey Busch
I have worked with Janet for the last 4 years in Erin and came to consider her my friend as well as co-worker. We always enjoyed our afternoon tea and cookies and chatting about our families. She told me many stories about how she used to dress up at every holiday and about how she once drove to Hockley as the Easter Bunny I think it was. She drove there with the head on with she could barely fit in the car and everyone was doing doubletakes driving by the Easter Bunny. She had me in stitches laughing! She always spoke so lovingly of her nieces and nephews and stepchildren. I will really miss her and I am so sorry for your loss.
Marsha Held (Jukes)
Dear Barb, Richard and family,
I was so sorry to hear that Janet passed away. I will miss her effervescent joyful laugh, her fiestiness and her gentle kind sensitive nature. Janet will live on in our hearts.
My thoughts are with you.
Marsha Held
(Jukes)
Terry and Julie Stead
We are so sorry to here about Janet. We grew up together , since i am an only child I thought of her and all my cousins as brothers and sisters.
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Stephanie Gairdner
Janet came into Jamie and my life 15 years ago this coming September. She looked after all of our bookkeeping; business and personal. It was a pleasure and an honour to share my life with Janet. I trusted her like no other. Janet was always caring, empathetic and supportive. Nothing was too much trouble for dear Janet. When no one else was there, Janet took our standard poodles into her home and cared for them as if they were her own, even allowing our dear old girl to sleep in her bed. Janet’s heart was full of love for all. This box is quite tiny, which is probably a good thing as I could write an epic about the joys of Janet. The list of things that will always remind me of Janet is very long some of which include; great necklaces, fabulous jackets, chocolate Easter bunnies, every animal on the planet etc. etc. She will remain in my heart. Janet’s nieces, nephews, stepchildren, sisters and close friends made Janet’s universe complete and I am truly sorry for your loss.
Marion Howard
Hello:
I came across this notice by chance when looking for a client’s notice. Janet and I worked together for several years at the law firm of Neiman Bissett in Bolton during the late ’80s and early ’90s. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing away at such an early age. Janet was such a lovely person and we had a special friendship due to our mutual love of animals. My condolences to all of you. Janet spoke so findly of her extended family.
Girls at Td Erin
We only had the pleasure of seeing Janet for a few minutes at a time but we always enjoyed serving her and chatting with her. She was a very kind lady and always apologized when she came in close to closing time, but we didnt mind. She was always upbeat and happy, a great customer.
We will miss her.