How lucky we were to have Jane in our lives. How profoundly sad we are to announce her passing. Devoted, loving mother and a great friend to many, Jane was a magnet to anyone who entered her orbit.

Her children, Georgia, Renée and Henry, were fixed at the centre of her life. She loved them deeply, and parented them like a pro. She is greatly missed by her mom, Martha, brothers John (Susie) and Donald (Colleen), and nieces and nephews Lauren, Richard, Marshall and Evan. Long cuddles with her great niece Daphne, the newest addition to our family, were a great comfort in Jane’s last weeks.

An almost 3-year-long battle with pancreatic cancer brought out the best in Jane’s character. Her courage, grace, strength and humour were unfailing in the face of adversity. A pair of well-worn “F*#! Cancer” socks were her calling card. Even at the toughest times, she showered the people around her with love, kindness and generosity.

At the family cottage on Lake of Bays, Jane’s favourite place, she ruled the roost. There, as elsewhere, she had a thirst for adventure and, well, misadventure. Running with the bulls in Pamplona. Hiking Kilimanjaro. Skiing in the Alps, Rockies and at Georgian Peaks. Feasts and wine with family and friends. Jane lived fully. A note left to her kids starts with “Don’t have regrets.”

A graduate of McMaster University, Jane went into industrial interior design. She was the lady in a hard hat staring down the men on their turf. “She who yells the loudest gets the trades on site!” was her working motto.

Deep gratitude to the doctors and staff at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) for their kind, professional care through Jane’s journey with cancer.

A funeral service will be held at Rosedale United Church, Friday, Oct. 4, 2pm followed by a reception. The service can be viewed online at https://bit.ly/3BpjsS9.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jane’s memory can be made to PMH. Go to https://supportthepmcf.ca/ui/DonateNow/donations/start. Click on “Give in Memory” tab.