It is with immense sadness and pride that we said our final goodbyes to Jan, Mum, Granny, on July 28, 2022, at the age of 84 in Perth, Ontario. Janet will be forever loved by her husband of fifty-four years Paul Wright; her children Cressida (Matthew), Morgan (Jennifer), Allison (Bill) and grandchildren Aaron, Grace, Laura and William. Cherished sister to Carey (Colleen) in Australia and adored auntie to Sue, Karen and Sarah, their families and her cousins in Wales. She is predeceased by her parents Thomas and Dorothy Evans, and grandson Matthias. Born in 1939, Janet attended the famed Central School of Speech and Drama in Albert Hall, London, studying stage management. She soon made the move to film and television working for Granada in Manchester and the BBC in Glasgow. In 1966, Janet emigrated to Canada, settling in Ottawa where she met famed filmmaker Budge Crawley and joined Crawley Films as a producer. In 1967, she joined the CBC where she enjoyed a more than 30-year career from on-screen host, award-wining producer and director of shows such as Scene from Here, Country Report, Switchback, Rockburn & Company, and as Senior Producer of Newsday. In 1968, she met a quirky jazz-loving English drummer named Paul and was swept away despite (or perhaps because of!) the fact he always had a portable record player and bag of vinyl by his side. Almost immediately they were inseparable. Her passion was sharing stories of the amazingly talented people in the arts and theatre community throughout the Ottawa Valley. Janet will be forever remembered for being self-effacing, wickedly funny, smart and creative. Her heart was in the garden at home in Westboro or walking the beaches of Kennebunkport, Maine, where she and her family made lifelong friendships and memories. Her last four years were spent in long-term care, in the loving and trusted care, of her husband and the team at Lanark Lodge, in Perth. Janet chose an assisted death and spent her final days visiting with those she loved (both in person and virtually). She passed away peacefully listening to Gerry Mulligan with the loves of her life by her side. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth.
Nos da, Cariad.

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Published by Ottawa Valley News on Jul. 30, 2022.

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Ron De Genova

January 30, 2023

JANET EVANS 1939- 2022 - I was thinking about this wonderful person and in doing a search, I just learned of the news; the passing of CBC Executive Producer--Janet Evans. She was my executive producer on CBC's Television kids' series, "Switchback." I was a young man when she hired me to be her CBC Toronto TV producer. I have to say with all the supervisors I have had in my career, she was the best. She gave guidance and allowed creativity. She was tough but yet, very kind and thoughtful. Long after the show, "Switchback" was no longer in production, she learned of the passing of my father. She called me to offer emotional support. My dad passed at the young age of 73 and I told her how I recently saw a documentary on CBC's news and information series, "The Journal"-- that people are now living well into their 90s. The documentary also said that 'old age' now starts at age 85. She laughed at that and liked it. No matter what age, Janet Evans was always a young person and filled with life. She touched so many people in a positive way and I am so grateful to have worked for her and had the privilege to have known her. Her memory is a blessing.

Danny Globerman

August 8, 2022

My deepest condolences to Janet's family.

I worked with Janet for many years at CBC Television. She was as fine and talented a person as you could know. I have fond and now, bittersweet, memories of our many wonderful conversations, particularly about the arts.

I had always loved the arts. But as I began to cover more stories about the arts community, Janet was instrumental in broadening my thinking and deepening my appreciation for the visual art, theatre, dance and music that veers beyond the mainstream. I was so fortunate to receive her guidance and so blessed to know her.

Janet was interesting and fun and wonderful and truly made this world a better place.

Again, my deepest sympathies.

Danny Globerman

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