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1946
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2022
Janice Williams Obituary
The family of Janice Williams is saddened to announce her peaceful passing in the care of the palliative care unit at Peterborough Regional Health Centre, with her son Darren at her side.
Janice was born Sept. 22, 1946 in Brantford, ON, daughter of Esther and Homer Douglas Elliott. She was a longtime resident of Peterborough and Smith Township. Previously she lived in Aurora, ON; Twassesn, BC and Oakville, ON.
Janice was a graduate of Saltfleet Secondary School, Stoney Creek, ON. A lifelong learner, she also attended Sheridan College, University of British Columbia, Trent University and Sir Sanford Flemming College.
While an award-winning realtor for many years, in the last 10 years of her life Janice realized her true passion first in training and then in providing supportive care as a personal support worker (PSW). She was a lifelong champion of palliative care and the right to die with dignity. A community activist who focused on AIDS/HIV and affordable housing, she also served on parent and teacher associations.
Janice is remembered by sons Darren and Gregory Williams, grandchildren Roxanne and Griffin, brother and sister Howard Elliott and Margaret Connolly. She remained lifelong friends with Frank A. Williams, her husband of 35 years. Together, they had three boys: Gregory, Bradly (deceased) and Darren.
With her gift for friendship, Janice is remembered for her kindness. She loved to dance. She loved Canadian literature. From one of her favourite books, The Stone Angel by Margaret Lawrence: "Women, as well as men, in all ages and in all places, have danced on the earth, danced the life dance, danced joy, danced grief, danced despair and danced hope. Literally and metaphorically, by their very lives."
A celebration of Janice's life will be held in June 2022 in Peterborough. Donations to the Janice Ruth Williams Memorial Fund to support the Mental Health Unit at Peterborough Regional Heath Centre can be made through the link below, and qualify for a tax receipt.
https://prhcf.akaraisin.com/PRHCFPersonalFundraisingPages/williamsmemorial
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Memories and Condolences
for Janice Williams
6 Entries
Penny
February 20, 2022
My deepest condolences to Greg and Darren . I will miss your beautiful smile and free spirit, I think of you often Janice that you for the memories I miss our walks and talks and many laughs we shared together.
Stephanie White
February 13, 2022
Janice was a great friend who shall be missed. She taught me so much when I was a young adult. Always warm and welcoming with a beautiful laugh. Love and hugs to Greg & Darren and all of her family.
Meirion Jones
February 10, 2022
My sincere condolences to Janice's family. I had the pleasure of working with her as a board member of PARN in the late 1990s.
Jason Johnson
February 9, 2022
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother Darren and Greg. My Heartfelt sympathy. Jason Johnson.
Marie Millard
February 9, 2022
So sorry to hear of Janice's passing worked with her at Sutton Group in Peterborough. My condolences to Frank and her family. Remember the good times, Memories are precious.
Bryan Johnson
February 9, 2022
my Deepest Sympathy goes out to Darren Frank and family. l had the pleasure of knowing the Williams family through Ennismore Hockey.
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