Janet Nisbet Durand was born Janet Ramsbottom on August 25th, 1933 in Toronto, Ontario to parents Elizabeth Boyd and Alexander Ramsbottom.

During her childhood, she attended Park School and Eastern Commerce. She had an exuberant personality and made friends easily with her classmates. Her magnetic personality and kindness carried throughout her life. She met her lifelong soulmate John George Durand at 8 years of age. They married July 27th, 1957 and welcomed 2 daughters, Christine Elizabeth and Kimberly Diane.

Janet began her career at age 16, working as an executive secretary at Border Brokers, she continued there for 14 years. At age 30, Janet began working at Calladine and Baldry Travel Agency. This is where the fun began and her love for travel was born. Janet and her family travelled extensively throughout her life. Janet loved going on cruises and logged over 30 voyages to many destinations. During retirement, Janet and John were snowbirds for 10 years. They had a beautiful home in Fort Myers Florida. In her latter years, Janet fulfilled her love of music through line dancing, meeting delightful people, who became life long friends. Janet loved a good time and enjoyed many casino weekends away with Kimberly and her (late) husband Doug. Janet passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook hospital on June 27th, to the welcome arms of her loved ones. She is survived by her daughters, Christine and Kimberly, Son in law Robert, and God Son, Brett Kocijian.

A Celebration of Life will be held on July 4th at Pine Hills Cemetary, 625 Birchmount Road.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The funeral will commence at 1:00 p.m. with the Reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sunnybrook Hospital Veterans Program.

"Don't Cry Because It is Over, Smile Because it Happened" (Dr. Seuss)