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Janet DOAN Obituary
Oct. 16, 1929 - April 23, 2022
Beloved mother of Joanne Doan and Scott Doan (Tara). Grandmother to four granddaughters, Kelly Toye (Ian), Bridget Shay (James), Shane Furgal (Scott Kyle), Alexi Doan; and grandson Nathan Doan. Great-grandmother of four great-grandsons; treasured aunt to six nephews; and 1 niece (Bartels, Pratt). Born in Albany, NY, to Mildred Barr and Jack Kelly, a NY Telephone Executive; She grew up throughout NYS, along with her beloved sister/best friend, Barbara Bartels, ending up in Buffalo, for her senior year at Bennett High School. Janet (known as "Kelly") was the first in her family to receive a degree (BSc, Class of '52, D'Youville). She received her teaching education at Buffalo State College, and a Teaching Diploma from Brock University (Ontario '74). Her career started in Buffalo, with American Airlines, then as a medical secretary for brother-in-law, Dr. John Bartels. In Canada, she taught with the Niagara Catholic District School Board ('74 - '89), entirely at Our Lady of Victory, Senior School, Fort Erie-where she was known as a much loved, level-headed teacher, with a sympathetic heart. As a resident of Canada, she received recognition for her efforts and talents she shared with her church, town and country. A Celebration of Life will take place at St. Michael's Church, Fort Erie, in July. Online donations, condolences, and memories may be shared at
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Catherine McKellar
July 11, 2022
Such a wonderful person and loving teacher. I will always remember her with her glasses on the top of her head, teaching history and laughing at something silly that was said. She has left a great legacy and a life well lived. We can all follow her example.
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Chris and Amy Bartels
May 20, 2022
Scott, Joanne and families.
We are only now coming to grips with the loss of AJ. She was a pioneer of the working mom well before the pack. Her wisdom and wit was always delivered with a twinkle in her eye. We feel so lucky to have enjoyed her company (and her pearled onions at Thanksgivings) even up to the end.
Love Chris and Amy
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