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Don Gervasi
December 25, 2024
I haven’t been around for a while (not in prison or) and learned very late that a person I knew as a young man had passed. I knew the Seto family well and did spend some very good times with them even going to get Chinese food with Lee for supper mor times than I can remember. He was a good man (boy at that time) listened
to me which was incredible for him. Always up to something by himself or with his brother Kim. A lot of good memories.
I apologize for this late note. I never intended to intrude but news sometimes takes so long to get around. This search was originally to make a contact with his sister Lee but to no avail and hence the passing notice of Jan was found. Again my sincerest condolences to his family. He seemed to grow into an exceptional person.
Be well.
Robin Smith
December 3, 2024
Thinking of you today December 3, 2024! You would be 65 years old today! Love and miss you, forever and a day! Robin
Robin Smith
February 10, 2022
26 years ago today was a very sad day! February is such a difficult month to get through! Thinking of you...wishing you were here...missing you so much...I will love you forever and a day! Here is our Wedding photo from 30Sep1995 What an amazing day! xoxo
Kim Seto
February 12, 2021
Miss you bro ...
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Robin Smith
February 10, 2021
Jan, 25 years ago you left us. My heart is still broken. I love and miss you
so much! Here is a quote from Eda LeShan. "Nothing can help us face the unknown future with more courage and optimism than remembering the glory moments, and everybody has a few of them." Today, Vern and I will go down memory lane check out photographs and celebrate our cherished memories. At happy hour we will celebrate with a good bottle of Chateauneuf-du-pape red wine! Cheers! With all my love, forever and a day....Robin xoxo
Robin Smith
December 5, 2019
Hi Jan, It is December 5 today... I can't believe you turned 60 on December 3rd. Amazing! Thinking of you... Missing and loving you... Forever and a day... Robin
Ian Thomas
July 21, 2019
Good memories that magically stay with one while we walk out path in life. See you soon Jan - God bless.
Jans business card
Richard G
April 22, 2019
Just found this card in an old book I had, reminded me of my old pal.
Robin Smith
February 14, 2019
Happy Valentine's Day Jan! Give a hug to Memere and Mary for me! xoxoxoxo
Robin Smith
February 10, 2019
Jan, Thinking of you today! It has been 23 years since you left us, and sometimes it feels like yesterday... My heart still aches. Here is a poem written by Bonnie Dodd. "Your memory is my keepsake, With which we'll never part. God has you in his keeping, and I have you in my heart."
Robin Smith
December 3, 2018
Happy Birthday Jan! Wow! 59 I can't believe it. We hope you are enjoying your Birthday in Heaven. Vern and I will have a drink at happy hour tonight in your honour! You are forever in my heart! xoxo
Robin Smith
February 10, 2018
Hi Jan, I think of you often. Missing your laugh and smile. You are forever in my heart. I know you are watching over us. I feel you when the wind blows close to my ear, and hear your comforting words. Take care my love until we meet again. With all my Love forever and a day... Robin xoxo
Kim Seto
February 9, 2018
Hey Bro ... February again! Like I said before February is a tough month. Wish you, mom, dad, Chelsea and Mary were still here. Still waiting for you to help with the Lotto 649 ticket! Miss you very much ... lot of love little brother!
Aisha Serran
July 12, 2017
Hi Uncle Jan,
It's been almost 9 years since my last post here - but that doesn't mean there's a day that goes by where I don't think of you. So much has changed in my life, and I wish you were here to share everything with... I long for that close uncle/niece bond with you so much. Our family is getting smaller, and it breaks my heart even though I know you are all watching over us. I wish I would get more visits in my sleep. At least just for a hug. I hope everyone is doing well and I hope that you know (and all the family up in heaven) know just how much we love and miss you all - there are not enough words in the world to describe that feeling. I dread the month of February even though I'm told that it's a month of gathering.
I love you to pieces xo please watch over us xo
Kim Seto
February 11, 2017
Miss you bro. February is a tough month with you, Mom and Dad leaving us plus being my wedding anniversary. Hope you, Mary, Mom, Dad and Chelsea watch over us ... if you can make my Lotto 649 the winning ticket ... LOL ... love you!
Robin Smith
February 10, 2017
Jan, today is 21 years since your death. I have been going through sympathy cards that were given to me when you passed away. This one is beautiful! "Until We Meet Again"...Special memories of you will always bring a smile. If only I could have you back for just a little while. We could sit an talk again just like we used to do. You always meant so very much and always will do too. The fact that you're no longer here will always cause me pain. But you're forever in my heart. Until we meet again.
January 28, 2017
Hi Jan, Happy Chinese New Year! I love and miss you so much. Thinking of you all up in Heaven celebrating! I will love you forever and a day! Till we meet again. Robin xoxoxoxo
Kim Seto
December 4, 2016
Happy Birthday Bro. Time is passing by quicker these days. Since I am turning 60 soon I will collecting my CPP ... who would of thought! I will be retiring from the Federal Government in 2018 and I am looking forward to it. Oh yeah ... Ottawa finally won the Grey Cup! Yeah!
Mary & Kim Seto Wedding
Robin Smith
December 3, 2016
Hi Jan, it is nearly December 3rd, 2016.Happy Birthday my love. On December 2nd at 7:10 am Vern's Dad passed away. He was 94 years young. A wonderful man. He will be missed. Vern is having a hard time. I remember when you use to talk about your Father. It was hard on you when he passed away. Please give Lloyd a hug from me. I think of you often. I love and miss you so much! You are in my heart forever. Here is a photograph from Mary & Kim's Wedding. It was a great trip.
May 25, 2016
Jan, Thinking of you...I'm sure you and Uncle George are drinking rum and chilled red wine in Heaven. Uncle George battled Cancer over the past two years and lost his fight on May 22nd. It was an honour to be with him before his passing. He told me he would give you a hug from me. I am very sad. Take care of each other up there and don't get into too much trouble. Love Robin xoxo
May 25, 2016
Hi Jan, Feeling very sad today. I just found out that Uncle Hector passed away May 12th. We always enjoyed our visits with him. Rest in Peace Uncle Hector. Love Robin xoxoxo
February 12, 2016
Miss you brother. Hope you, Dad, Mom, Chelsea and Mary are all together.
Robin Smith
February 10, 2016
Jan, It has been 20 years since you left us. It seems like yesterday. You are in my heart forever. Your smile, touch and presence will live on in all of us that knew and loved you. Rest in Paradise my love.
Kim Seto
December 4, 2015
Miss you Bro ... hope you, Mary, Mom, Dad and Chelsea are behaving!
Stan & Barb Dowdle
December 4, 2015
God Bless!
Robin Smith
December 3, 2015
Happy Birthday Jan! You are in my heart forever. Missing you... Robin xoxo
Wayne Hobbs
October 16, 2015
Thinking of you again today old friend. I sure do miss your laughter and good humour.
Robin Smith
September 30, 2015
Jan, Today, 30 September 2015 is our 20th year Anniversary! What an amazing wonderful day. Thinking of you and missing you! with all my love...Forever And A Day...Robin xoxo
Renee Morin Green
June 22, 2015
Hey my friend. It's hard for me to say anything about you because I loved you so, but I wanted to share that my granddaughter, Leia Lucy, was born on February 10, 2010. She is beautiful and funny and loving...so very much like you and she was the best birthday present I ever got. I know you had a hand in that and I thank you. Forever in my heart and not far from my thoughts my friend. I miss you. Love Renee
Ian Thomas
March 20, 2015
Jan came to fulfill a spiritual need and we miss him now that he's returned home. But we will see him and many others when we it's our time to go home too. - we are but like a little bird who lives on the wing - soon it will be time to land.
February 19, 2015
Well Jan today is my 50th Birthday! I love and miss you so much! It is also Minnie's 5th year Anniversary of her death! Wow how time goes by...Happy Chinese New Year! I am sure you are all having a party up there! Love Robin xoxoxo
Kim Seto
February 12, 2015
Days pass like hours, weeks pass like days ... where has all the time gone. As I get on in years the more I reminisce about when we were kids and the fun we had. Love you Brother ...
Stan & Barb Dowdle
February 10, 2015
Thinking about you!
Robin Smith
February 10, 2015
Jan, I think of you often and can't believe it will be 19 years since you left us on February 10th. I love you and miss you. Robin xoxo
Randy Meredith
December 4, 2014
Kim, Robin, happy birthday to Jan. I hope y'all are doing well
Kim (Big Brother) Seto
December 4, 2014
Hey Bro ... I wonder what it would have been like to have you around. Probably be a blast ... hope you and Mary are behaving.
Lisa Horvath
December 4, 2014
Love you Robin and miss you Jan.
Patrick Craig
December 3, 2014
Too soon, too young. What a lovely person. My thoughts are with you.
December 3, 2014
Happy Birthday Jan! 55 Wow! Thinking of you...Love Robin xoxo
1991- Jan visiting in Raleigh
Randy Meredith
July 17, 2014
Kim, Robin...here is a picture of Jan and I in 1991 , one of his trips down to Raleigh
Randy Meredith
July 17, 2014
I was just thinking about you today, something just took me back. What were the odds that I would be in Canada that week...I think back so often, that I was lucky enough to be able to see you that last week.....My best wishes on your behalf to your family, Robin I'm sure you know just how much Jan meant to me and I sure know what you meant to him. You are frequently in my thoughts, my friend.
February 23, 2014
Hello Lee and Kim. I was just searching for Lee on Google and happened upon Jan's obituary. I am shocked and saddened learning of such a young man losing his life. Wow. Please accept my sincere condolences. I have such fond memories of growing up with your family. Sincerely, Elaine Forbes (née McMahon)
Kim Seto
February 11, 2014
Hey Bro ... you, Mom, Dad and Chelsea take care of Mary on Valentines Day for me ...
February 10, 2014
I will always remember this day.I see his smiling face, and the laughter in his eyes.
February 10, 2014
Thinking of you! Missing and loving you... 18 years amazing. Sometimes it feels like it happened yesterday. You are in my heart. We all cherish our memories of you! Love always, Robin xoxoxo
Kim Seto
December 4, 2013
Hey Bro ... hope you and Mary are playing nice up there! Make her comfortable and let her know that Tyler and I are fine. Miss you ...
Robin Smith
December 3, 2013
Jan,
Today is your birthday and you are 54 Wow time goes by quickly. You are all together in heaven having a Party. Mary has joined you. Missing and loving you all. Happy Birthday! with love, Robin xoxoxo
Connie and Mike Parlee
February 18, 2013
Wow 17 years. Where did the time go. Mike and I will always remember your smiling face.
KIm Seto
February 12, 2013
Been thinking about you brother ... I think of what life were like if you were still with us.
Mary Seto
February 11, 2013
Thanking of you with much love,
Stella Cooper
February 10, 2013
Incredible to think it has been 17 years already... A very special thought for you Jan... and for the people who loved you the most: Robin, your family and close friends... We wish we had more time to get to know you...! Love Stella and Ken
Robin Smith
February 10, 2013
Thinking of you today! We know you are looking over us. Missing and loving you...17 years. Vern and I are going to go to the bar "Hooters" today to have a cocktail. Love always, Robin xoxoxoxo
Mary Seto
December 5, 2012
Thinking of you with much love.
Mary Seto
Lower Sackville NS
Kim Seto
December 4, 2012
Happy Birthday little brother. Miss you terribly ... we were all thinking of you yesterday!
December 3, 2012
Happy Birthday Jan! Missing and loving you...always Robin xoxo
Kim Seto
February 21, 2012
I am missing you very much this month little brother. Wish I could talk to you...
Kim
A night out with Jan many years ago
Joe Tremblay
February 13, 2012
Hello Robyn and the Seto family. Just wanted to show you a photo my wife Kim found this weekend. It brings back great memories of a Jan who was always a tremendous person, boss and friend. Our lives are richer for the countless memories he provided us during his brief stay with us.
Hey Robyn we miss you !
Mary Seto
February 10, 2012
Thinking of you today and missing you always.
Robin Smith
February 10, 2012
Jan, thinking of you on this day! February is a hard month! 16 years! The time flies yet stands still. Loving and missing you. I will love you forever and a day! Robin xoxo
Lee Seto-Thomas
December 4, 2011
I know your looking after us... can't believe your in your 50's lololol... and thanks for answering my prayers the other day... love you baby brother, love you.
Robin Smith
December 3, 2011
Happy Birthday Jan!
Missing and Loving you...
Robin xoxo
February 14, 2011
It was 16 years today that you had your service, and goodness was it packed... you would have loved to see all the folks that were there to see you off... you had and still do have an impact on folks - jansy - how you loved that name lolol its your brothers wedding anniversary - so I better get on the phone and wish him well :00 love you Jan...
Connie & Mike Parlee
February 10, 2011
In memory of a wonderful man. You are forever in our thoughts Jan. God bless.
Robin Smith
February 10, 2011
Hi Jan, Another year loving and missing you. I will remember you. with lots of love Robin xoxoxoxo
Wayne Hobbs
January 16, 2011
I can't believe it's been 16 years. I think of you always. Thank you for starting this Robin. I miss Jan so much. His silly little magic tricks, his jokes and his laugh are very much alive in my memories. Seeing the wedding photo posted here reminded me of the great guy Jan was and the love you two shared.
Thank you Jan for sharing your friendship, your family and your life with me.
God bless you my Friend.
Mary Seto
December 3, 2010
Wow Jan, 51 today! Hard to believe, in my mind you will always be this terrific, kind, and funny man who made me feel so welcome when Kim brought me home to Ottawa in 1990 and we got engaged. You were always so full of life, laughter and love. I miss you, your smile and your distinct laugh! I carry you in my heart always.
Love and miss you,
Mary Seto
Lee Thomas
December 3, 2010
Happy Birthday Jan
Missing you, mom and dad so very much. you know my thoughts are with you today. thankyou for watching over us.. Love Lee
December 3, 2010
Happy Birthday Jan,
I imagine your looking after both mom and dad now or should I say your all looking after each other. I miss you all so very very much. Seems like yesterday we were kids up at the lake fishing, hunting, swimming - all the great things we did back then. February will be tough as you mom and dad all passed away within weeks of each other, but we will gather and have special thoughts of you all. Love, Lee.
Kim Seto
December 3, 2010
Happy 51 Bro ... missing you alot. I hope you, Dad and Chelsea are showing Mom the ropes up there. Lee, Kelina, Aisha, Ian and Nanook are coming for Christmas ... we were the best of brothers!
December 3, 2010
Hi Jan, Another Birthday...51...Wow! You will always be 36 years old. Thinking of you today. You share your birthday with Vern's sister Loraine and his brother Lorne. Missing you...Love Robin xoxo
Mary Seto
February 10, 2010
Hi Jan,
This never gets any easier, I wish it did. You are remembered in so many ways. Your smile, that laugh, you and Kim just two brothers who loved each other oh so much! I wish that you were still here. I carry you in my heart always.
Robin Smith
February 10, 2010
Jan,
I will remember you...
14 years...
missing & loving you...
Robin
xoxo
December 4, 2009
I sang you happy birthday Jan... and was remembering some of the funny antics you and Kim did when you were kids. I can't imagine you at the big 50... I would have teased the heck out of you thats for sure. Time flies by, but your always in our hearts... Mom said prayers for you on your birthday... For Aisha's wedding we are going to have pictures of you and dad at the wedding... we have Robin and Vern to thank for such a wonderful tradition... Loving you and Dad and missing you both even more... love always, your sister... Lee
Robin Smith
December 3, 2009
Happy Birthday my love...
50 Oh my goodness...
You will always be 36...
Thinking of you today!
We will have a few drinks in honour of your 50th Birthday!
Missing you...
with lots of love,
Robin xoxoxo
Lee Thomas
February 10, 2009
I know you've been watching over me along with Dad. So I want to thankyou for that... Anyhow I am hoping you'll send me the winning numbers to the lottery....lololol. Just want you to know that your thought of often... and thinking of you makes me happy... love, sis.
Robin Smith
February 10, 2009
Hello Jan,
Today is your 13th Anniversary! Wow! The seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks and years go by so fast. I miss you!
with all my love,
Robin
Mary Seto
December 8, 2008
I miss you so much! I think of how you would have loved to watch Tyler grow up and the fun the two of you would have had. We talk about you often and Kim misses you in more ways than you could possibly imagine. Tyler is going to his first semi-formal this week. Imagine the fun you and Kim would have had with this "milestone!" I carry you in my heart and having you as my brother-in-law if only for a short time was such an honor. You are so deeply missed, but oh so loved.
Thinking of you,
Kim Seto
December 4, 2008
As time passes I think of our growing up together ... we had fun. We were as close as brothers could be. I wish you were here now ...
Aisha Thomas
December 4, 2008
Happy Belated 49er uncle Jan...
I miss you like no tomorrow!!!
Hope and pepere are partying up there for your birthday!!
Lee Seto-Thomas
December 3, 2008
We celebrated your birthday today, Mom is in the hospital so we brought chinese food and ate it talking about you.. I carried you all day in my heart, and I can say that today was a good day. I want to thankyou for looking over me and the family. You are so loved...
Robin Smith
December 3, 2008
Wow!
Jan today is your 49th Birthday!
We would be partying!
Remembering you and missing you.
with lots of love
Robin
Robin & Jan Seto 30 September 1995
October 1, 2008
Robin Smith
September 30, 2008
Wow! 13 years ago today!
September 30, 1995
What a beautiful, wonderful, amazing Wedding Day!
I miss you!
Sharon James
February 14, 2008
Jan has been in my thoughts lately. It's hard to believe that 12 years have passed. Jan touched so many people in the short time we had the privilege to know him - what a legacy.
Lisa Horvath
February 11, 2008
12 years ago. I always think about you Robin at this time. You have come a long way.
Love ya,
Aisha Thomas
February 11, 2008
Hi Uncle Jan,
Well if you can read this, then I want you to kow that I miss you soo much! After you left there was no one to take us roller blading, play foot ball, go fishing and play video games with - You were that positive father figure we never had. Why god decided it was you time to go i'll never undestand. I know your watching over us and I can talk to you whenever I want - but it's not the same as hearing your voice and hugging you with my arms.
Missing you always!
Mary Seto
February 11, 2008
I can't believe it's been twelve years. Sometimes it feels like yesterday. You were an awesome brother-in-law and you would be so pleased to know that your nephew is as passionate about fishing as you were. Kim often talks about the great fishing trips the three of you would have taken. I miss you, but you will never be forgotten.
Robin & Vern Smith
February 10, 2008
Beyond the world as we know it,
There is a place where we will all meet again-
Where we never have to say
good-bye.
Thinking of you today on the 12th Anniversary of your death.
Robin Smith
December 6, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Robin Smith
December 6, 2006
December 3rd has gone by...
You would have turned 47...Wow
I miss your laugh...
You are forever in my heart...
Happy Belated Birthday my love...
Bernadette Vezina
February 27, 2006
Gone but not fogotten.
Robin you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Connie & Mike Parlee
February 25, 2006
We can't believe that it has already been 10 years since we have seen you. We remember all the good times we had when we were visiting with you and Robin. You will always be remembered by your friends and family.
Alana Roche
February 21, 2006
Time has gone by, but memories stay with us forever. Thinking of you.
MJ zohr
February 13, 2006
It has been many years since I have seen your smiling face. I remember it well, not only the smile but all the enthusiasm for life, laughter, love and of course a little bit of mischief. Miss you, be well old friend. Robin you are amazing, don't ever forget it. To count you as a friend is truly a blessing.
Roberta Roberts
February 13, 2006
.... thinking of you Robin. Of what great love you had and what wonderous new-found love you have with Vern.... twice blessed?
"You got it!"
Love you kiddo,
Berta
Kim Seto
February 13, 2006
We argued, we laughed, we fought, we had fun ... we were and still are Brothers. He was my best friend. I miss you Bro...
Lisa Horvath
February 12, 2006
Thinking of you Robin. Jan was a Great Guy and your Soul Mate. He was always Happy. You both gave each other tons of Happiness during a short time, but what a time!!! I am glad that I got many opportunities to get to know him when I layed over in Ottawa. Though you have found Happiness and Love again you can never forget such great memories of the Love of Your Life.I am glad that you Celebrate the Great Memories of Jan. Love ya, Lisa
Lyn & Pryce Apedaile
February 12, 2006
Jan will always be a lovingly remembered member of our family. His kindness & joy for life brightened a room when he was present.
Lee Seto-Thomas
February 12, 2006
Jan Alford Seto, you are missed dearly, and thought about often. Many memories come to mind, and do know that not all is forgotten. Love, your sister, your mother, Kelina, and Aisha.
Marie & Bill Langlois
February 12, 2006
We cherish your last visit with us. Because of my cancer, we were unable to attend your wedding. You made time for us, and we will never forget. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Aunt Marie & Uncle Bill
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