Janice Maria Armstrong Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Passed at the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice April 3rd in her 74th year after a long journey with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Winnifred Smeader of Sault Ste. Marie. Sister of Susan Smeader Korneluk of Victoria, BC and the late Doris McDaniel of Sarasota, FL. Loving wife of John for 52 years. Loving and caring mother of Michael Armstrong (Julie) and Allison Grant (Richard). Proud and devoted grandmother of Brendan and Maddie Armstrong and Alex and Katie Grant. She will be missed by her many relatives and friends across Canada and the United States. Janice was a deeply caring person who touched many lives during her career as a hospital nurse, visiting nurse, and in employee health. She retired in 2005 as a case manager in community health care. Janice was an avid gardener and an enthusiastic birder. She was a long time member of the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Hamilton Naturalists’ Club. Her love of travel and nature took her to much of Europe, North America, and Central America. Janice was truly a “people person” who delighted in making new friends and entertaining the old. The family wishes to thank everyone at the Bob Kemp Hospice and all the staff and volunteers at the Juravinski Cancer Centre, especially Dr. Peter Ellis and his clinic. Thanks to Dr. Steven Hadcock, our long time family physician and friend. Thanks also to the visiting nurses from SE Health, especially Lauren and Tanya. Thanks to the PSWs from Care Partners, especially to Pami, Gloria and Jenny. Finally, thanks to all the friends and family who shared this journey with their love and support. Donations to the Bob Kemp Hospice, Cancer Assistance Program, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. https://kemphospice.org/donate https://cancerassist.ca/ways-to-donate/donate-online/

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Janice Maria Armstrong

July 18, 1945 - April 3, 2019