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Janice Patricia Whitehead

10/25/2021

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Age 67, of Kitchener, Ontario, passed away on October 25, 2021 at Grand River Hospitals' intensive care unit after a long battle with breast cancer.

Born on August 2, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Dorothy Luther. She is survived by her husband, Kelly of 44 years, her sons, Brent and Ryan, of Kitchener, her baby girl dog Leighla, her sister Susan of Huntsville, and a host of longtime friends.

Mom was an honest, kind, generous, strong-willed woman who loved her family and friends so very much. She was an empath, made friends easily and they would often call her for support or advice. She was a 20 year foster parent with Family & Children's Services of the Waterloo Region and took great pride in being a Mom to her many foster children. Mom was an excellent cook who enjoyed discovering and cooking interesting recipes and always asked for feedback. She was an animal lover who enjoyed spending time with her dogs, Meggie and later Leighla. She also enjoyed feeding and watching "her" birds in the backyard. She loved playing card games on her laptop, especially with her mother, sons, and foster children.

One of Mom's favourite quotes she often used to describe her dogs, Meggie and Leighla, sitting proudly, was "Look at her, she's just sitting right up there like Nanny Anne". A funny family story was when Mom arrived home to find the chicken she had cooked for dinner eaten. Mom stormed into the family room where our Dad was sleeping and exclaimed in a high voice, "Kelly, did you eat that chicken?" Dad immediately woke up out of a deep sleep, very startled. As he attempted to sit up with his arms moving left and right, he made a startled moaning sound. This story was retold many times through the years and it always made her laugh.

Mom always wanted the best for her family, and even in what would become her last days, she advised her sons on ways they could further improve their lives. Mom was a long time member of St. George's of Forest Hill Anglican Church in Kitchener and spent many Sundays in the church nursery caring for members' infants and children.

At Mom's request, a memorial service will be held at St. George's of Forest Hill Anglican Church by Rev Dr Stephen Hendry for immediate family.

Many thanks to Dr. Mary Decarolis, her oncologist, Dr. Anthony Whitton, her radiation oncologist and the entire oncology team.

Your husband and sons miss you incredibly and we are so sad that we didn't get a chance to say our goodbyes while you were still alive.

In lieu of flowers, donations if so desired may be directed to The Salvation Army as expressions of sympathy.

Messages and condolences may be left for the family at www.tricitycremations.com. Please visit  Janice's obituary notice on Facebook.
8 Comments
Brenda Leis
10/30/2021 09:55:30 am

Kelly, I’m thinking of you and your sons, as you mourn the loss of your wife, Janice, and as you fondly celebrate her life.

Memories sustain us as we grow older!

Warm regards,
Brenda Leis (retired nurse from GRH)

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Kevin and Linda Maxwell
10/30/2021 10:22:20 am

Kelly, We are so saddened to hear of Janice’s passing
this week. She fought long and hard without losing her
incredible spirit. We are going to miss her. Wishing you and your sons love and peace.

Kevin & Linda

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Randy & Kathy Steckly
10/30/2021 10:30:22 am

We are so sorry to hear of Jan's passing. She was a lovely person. Randy and Kathy Steckly

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MaryLynn Forrest
10/30/2021 01:40:48 pm

My deepest sympathies to the family. Jan was always willing to be a support to others who were diagnosed with cancer. She had a very loving heart.

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Pam Gallie
10/30/2021 02:25:50 pm

Kelly, My deepest sympathies go out to you and the boys. No word holds enough power to ease your heart's pain. Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Love Pam

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Erv & Margo Perry
10/30/2021 02:33:22 pm

Kelly, Brent and Ryan - So sorry to hear of Janice’s passing. Friends since high school and through life, she will be missed.

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Margot and James Deasy
10/30/2021 04:29:31 pm

Dearest Kelly, Brent, Ryan and Leighla... The angels have called for our sweet, beautiful Jan. She will be missed. May she rest in peace.

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Margot Deasy
10/31/2021 03:32:55 pm

Kelly, Brent, Ryan and Leighla too... The angels came calling for our beautiful Jan. Her suffering is over and we will miss her terribly. May she rest in peace.

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