Janet Elizabeth GARDEN

JANET (JANE) ELIZABETH GARDEN April 2, 1938 - December 20, 2023 Jane died peacefully at home. Jane was born in Toronto to Norah (Malone) and Gordon Gourlay Garden. Jane attended Keele St Public School, St. Mildred's College, Branksome Hall and University of Toronto. After Jane completed her University Degree, she started teaching at Thornhill Secondary School in Thornhill (1962 – 1968). Seven years later she joined the Opening Staff at Thornlea Secondary School. So much happened there that Jane remained there until she retired. During those years she took many courses to expand her teaching skills concluding in a Masters of Education Degree at OISE to substantiate her work with 125 athletes and similar students in a special program. Jane co-authored two Biology Text Books. Jane was also a lifelong Figure Skater becoming a member of the Toronto Skating Club at age 5. She participated in all of its varied programs. She commenced her study of judging Figure Skating at age 16 and gradually progressed to the domestic and international categories. In 1958, now a member of the newly formed Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club, Jane continued her involvement becoming Chairman of the Skating Section for several years. On her death, she was a lifetime member of the Club. By the time age forced her to retire, she was a Figure Skating Official for the Olympic and World Championships in Singles, Pairs and Dance. Jane is survived by her cousins Deirdre Malone, Richard Malone (Rodney) Derek Wilson (Jane) and the many descendants of the Malone and Sankey families – Malone, Corbet, Hoyles/ Lee, Norsworthy, Sankey and Nakashidze, many of whom attended the annual Sankey Family Christmas Party hosted by her mother Norah and continued on by Jane. She is predeceased by her cousins, Bob Malone (Irene), Owen Malone, Zoya Carr-Harris (Philip), Darijan Merry, Trish Stuebing (Ted), Jane and Hugh Norsworthy, Terry Malone, Edgar Rowland and Shirley Rowland. In her later life, Jane was very involved in the Needlework Guild of Canada and covered many facets of it including the Presidency. Jane was involved in maintaining the History of Central Ontario Section of Skate Canada Many heartfelt thanks to the caring PSW support of Maria, Helen, Karen, Juliet and Steph. A private service for family will be held. If you would like to remember Jane, a donation can be made to The Needlework Guild of Canada, Skate Ontario or a Charity of Your Choice. To leave online condolences, please go to www.kanejerrettnorthyork.ca