Name: Celebration of Life for Janet J. Wong
Start: 2017-07-08T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-07-08T22:00:00.000Z
Location: Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home

Janet J. Wong, age 50, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2017, while in hospice care at Hebrew HealthCare in West Hartford. She was born December 23, 1966, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to Cheuk-Yin and Jeanne (Yang) Wong. She was a 1989 graduate of Princeton University, and worked as a journalist before receiving degrees in Anthropology and Medicine. She married Ron Small on July 9, 1995, in Chicago. After medical school and dermatology residency, Janet went to work for New England Dermatology Associates in Vernon, and in a few years became a partner. Janet was a truly compassionate person who cared for her patients deeply. She dearly loved her two children, Benjamin and Naomi. She was also an accomplished writer and poet. Besides her husband Ron and their children and her parents, Janet leaves a brother Albert, a sister Lisa, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and many other beloved relatives. Family, friends, and others whose lives Janet touched are invited to a celebration of her life which will take place on Saturday, July 8, 2017, at 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford, CT. At 6:00 pm there will be a reading of Janet's poems. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Gastric Cancer Foundation, www.gastriccancer.org. Online condolences may be made at SheehanHilbornBreen.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jul. 5, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Janet Wong

Sponsored by the family.

16 Entries

Sophie Worobec

December 7, 2017

Dear Ron,Benjamin,Naomi,Parents,Brother, Sister and all family members,

I was shocked to see today in the December 2917 issue of Dermatology World the sad news of Dr. Janet Wong's passing. Eternal Memory!

I knew Dr. Janet when she was a dermatology resident in Chicago. I was one of her dermatology teachers. I also learned from her, as Dr. Janet Wong was very kind, gentle, patient and wise. Dr. Janet is deeply missed far and wide.
My deepest condolences and prayers to all.

Sincerely,
Sophie
Sophie Marie Worobec, MD

Iris K Aronson

November 13, 2017

To all of Janet's family.

I had not heard of Janet's passing until now and felt so completely shocked at the news. I was one of Janet's teachers and attending physicians at her Dermatology residency at University of Illinois and worked closely with her during the residency. She was such a wonderful physician and such a great human being. It is such a tragic loss to her family, her friends, her patients and the whole community. Just like parents should never have to bury their children, teachers should never have to write notes of condolences to their students family. It is life totally out of sync.
To the whole family, I give you my heartfelt condolences and wish you peace.

Iris Aronson MD
Department of Dermatology
University of Illinois
phone 312-996-6966
Fax 312-996-1188

Eric Rauscher

July 28, 2017

Ron,
My sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of Janet.
Eric Rauscher GCG Financial

John Flanagan

July 25, 2017

I was a patient of Dr. Wong and just recently received a letter from her office that notified me of her passing. Dr. Wong took very good care of me and I want to pass along my sincere sympathy and condolences to her family and friends. She will be missed..

July 23, 2017

I was stunned to learn of Dr. Wong's passing. Earlier this year in just a few short minutes she diagnosed and addressed through prescription medications a very painful infection I had in one of my toes that left me with serious ambulatory difficulties on the eve of my Little League girls softball season. I am 74 years old and still coaching and Dr. Wong enabled me to quickly recover and coach another year. I am so sorry that she is no longer here for her family and her patients. Life is wonderful, but often unfair. I mourn her loss. So sad.
Sincerely, Dennis O'Brien, Willimantic, CT

bridget lyver

July 23, 2017

so sorry for your loss. she was my doctor and I was shocked when I found out about this. thinking of you at this time

July 11, 2017

Dear Ron, Benjamin , Naomi and the entire Janet Wong's family,

On behalf of the entire Kingswood Oxford School community, I want to extend Monica's and my sincerest condolences for your loss of Janet. Know we are here to support you and care for you.

Sincerely,

Dennis Bisgaard

Jack Tsai

July 10, 2017

To the family of Dr. Wong, her parents, and siblings, I am deeply saddened by the loss of your dear Janet. May the love of friends and family comfort you in these difficult times.
Jack Tsai, MD
ORHS '95

Star Luty

July 8, 2017

To the family of Dr.Wong, I was so saddened to hear of her passing. I was a patient of her's for many years and truly respected her and liked her so very much. I was blessed to have known her and pray she is at peace and pain free.. I will keep all of you in my prayers at this most difficult time..
My heartfelt Condolences

Billie Jean Dowgiewicz

July 6, 2017

Our hearts go out to the family and her associates of New England Dermatology of Vernon. Among all of her patents, including me she will be terribly missed. Her gentleness and knowledge in dealing with us was a gift that God gave her and we all felt it. May dear Dr. Wong Rest In Peace.

Amy Rutenberg

July 6, 2017

Dear Ron, Benjamin and Naomi,I was so sorry to hear of Janet's death. She was an amazing, brilliant person who will be dearly missed. She was a great friend and I loved reading her writing and poetry. I know how much Janet loved you and all of her family. Please know that I will keep you in my thoughts during this difficult time.Amy Rutenberg

Gail Martello

July 5, 2017

My condolences to Ron, Ben, Naomi and Dr. Wong's whole family. Dr. Wong was a wonderful, caring doctor. It was a pleasure to work for her for over 15 years.
I will always remember Dr. Wong saying she did not have to look at a calendar to know it was a holiday. She just had to see what
holiday outfit I had on. She will be missed by all her staff and especially her patients. God Bless.

Fran and Jim York

July 5, 2017

To Ron , Benjamin, and Naomi your family is in our thoughts and prayers. You were wonderful neighbors and Janet you were a true asset to your profession. My your soul Rest In Peace and you no longer feel pain. Bless you and your family

Steven Hickey

July 5, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Janet's passing. My thoughts and prayers to her family.
Steven Hickey
ORHS Class of '85

July 5, 2017

To Dr. Wong's family and colleagues at the NEDA:

My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. It has been a privilege serving Janet and her patients in my capacity as a dermatopathologist. I will always remember her kindness as a human being, professionalism as a colleague, as well as her compassion for and dedication to her patients. I hope you find strength and comfort in each other. God bless!

Me-Yu Hsu, MD, PhD

July 5, 2017

To Ron, Benjamin, Naomi and all of Janet's family,

We extend our sincerest condolences to all of you. Janet accomplished so much while she was briefly here on earth. She has left a lasting legacy with her two beautiful children, the invaluable work she performed as a Doctor and the beautiful writings she scripted from her heart. She will surely be missed by so many!

Love, Prayers & Blessings,
Janice, Jonathan & Alexandra Norton

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