Janet E. McGregor

1947 - 2022

McGREGOR, Janet E. October 15, 1947 - June 21, 2022 Janet passed away peacefully at home with her husband Fred sitting beside her. Loving friends were also present to say their goodbyes. Born in Kingston, Ontario she was raised in Saskatchewan. In her early childhood she spent many fun hours with her friends from the Pony Club in Saskatoon and later with her high school girl friends who became lifelong friends. Her relationship with the Pony Club carried on into her teen years and beyond with many adventurous events and reunions attended. Her career began in Saskatchewan with the Provincial Government working in various high-level positions. In 1988 she and Fred moved to Victoria where she was hired by the Ministry of Health in the Medical Services Plan. From there she rose in the ranks as a senior executive becoming an ADM. When she retired in 2002 she carried on with her passions full time. She golfed with her many friends and husband at the Royal Colwood Golf Club. Janet gave back to the club as a board member and committee participant. She painted with her artist friends on a weekly basis at the Stanley St studio. Her paintings became exceptionally good as she explored various subjects and painting techniques. Once a month book club was held with tasty treats and healthy discussions about the stories or issues as told by the books. Twice a week she played bridge either at the golf club or online. In between all of this, caring hours were spent in her vegetable garden and rockery garden nurturing the plants and flowers. She also loved to cook gourmet meals with monthly get togethers with two couples and invited guests. Janet and Fred had many travel adventures together. They spent 12 winters in Arizona where she continued her passions and weekly conversations with all her good friends back home. The people they met in Arizona, both Canadian and American, on the golf course and the community they lived in became good friends. They shared many wonderful activities, dinners and social events with these friends. Janet was a thoughtful and compassionate person who cared deeply about the well being of her family, friends and colleagues. As a highly respected professional she was also a role model for young women providing advice and support in furthering their careers. Janet is survived by her husband of 40 years Fred, her brothers Alex (Peggy), Ian, Bob (Leanne), her sister-in-law Alisa, her brother-in-law Dick, her sister-in-law Jill (Len) and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her mother Elizabeth, father Don, brother Jim and sister-in-law Donna. Janet gave me, her husband, the best 40 years of my life and I will miss her deeply. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please donate to the ALS Society of BC.