Peacefully on December 12th, 2024, in her 79th year. Predeceased by her loving husband Joseph Nelson (1979). Cherished mother of Colleen (Serge), Laurie (Bert), Diana, Stephanie, and Kevin. Dear grandma to Andrew, Venessa, Paul, David, Nicholas, Emma, Lindsey, Amanda, Joshua, Timothy, Terrel, Joseph, Gaetano, Aiden, Branden, and Kayah. Will be sadly missed by her sisters Joanne (Andrew), Patricia (William), and her brothers Randall, and Robert (Susan). Loving auntie to many nieces and nephews. Beloved daughter of the late Roy Kennedy and wife Audrey, and predeceased by her brother Richard.

Born April 23rd ,1945. Gone home to be with her Lord and Savior.

Family and Friends will be received at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE- MISSISSAUGA 1535 South Gateway Road (at Dixie Road, two lights south of Eglinton) 905-602-1580 on January 3, 2025 for a Visitation from 10 – 11 a.m. A Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m.

In honor of Janet, donations to Campaign Life and /or Salvation Army and would be greatly appreciated by the family.

To honor Janet’s wishes, private cremation has taken place.