In Loving Memory of
Janet Mary Campbell
1923-2019
Obituary of Janet Mary Campbell
CAMPBELL, JANET MARY- Born in Proton Twsp, Grey County on April 25, 1923 died peacefully in her 97th year on July 11, 2019. Daughter of Robert Campbell and Margaret Haxton Campbell. Predeceased by all her younger siblings, Ruby, Irene, Eric Campbell and Dorothy MacDonald. Survived by brother-in-law Gordon MacDonald (Niagara Falls). A dear Aunt to Greg MacDonald (NF) and Laurie MacDonald (St. Marys). Janet lived in her beloved Toronto for 70 years after leaving the family farm. She worked 45 years in various capacities as an Executive Secretary and Administrative Assistant at United Steel Workers, for the Mayor, Borough of York and latterly in numerous faculties at U of T. She was highly regarded for her skill, initiative, efficiency and helpful demeanour. A devoted humanitarian, quiet and unassuming, Janet was dedicated to social justice issues. She was very civically minded and politically astute. She held executive positions in the CCF (precursor to the NDP). She served in many executive positions for such organizations as the Urban Alliance on Race Relations, Community Legal Services, African Students Foundation, Program and Public Education Committee, Federation of Metro Tenants’ Association etc. She was involved in various initiatives such as Nuclear Disarmament (‘60s) and Sponsorship of Vietnamese refugees (‘80s). She held many committee positions in the 1st Unitarian church in Toronto. Janet was an avid and adventurous traveller throughout Asia, Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. Eight years ago she moved to Eventide Nursing Home in Niagara Falls to be closer to her youngest sister, Dorothy. Her family is deeply grateful to the Eventide staff for their kind and compassionate care. Arrangements are entrusted to Essentials Cremation and Burial Services (905-354-2133). A luncheon and visitation will take place between 1-4 p.m. with a service at 3 p.m. on July 18, 2019 at Heartland Forest, 8215 Heartland Forest Rd., Niagara Falls. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to any local SPCA, as Janet also loved animals. Online condolences may be shared on Janet's tribute page found at EssentialsNiagara.com.Service Information
A Celebration of Life
Date: July 18, 2019Start Time: 1:00 pm
End Time: 3:00 pm
Venue: Heartland Forest
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Memorial Service
Date: July 18, 2019Start Time: 3:00 pm
End Time: 3:30 pm
Venue: Heartland Forest
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Thank you for choosing Eventide and allowing us the privilege of caring for your Janet. She was a very quiet and caring individual who loved to make a difference and a good game of scrabble. I know you will miss her and we will miss her being a part of our Eventide family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time. .
Blessings
Major Renee Clarke and
Your Eventide family
To the family of Janet, I just want to express my sympathy. I worked at Eventide and I remember the many times I chatted with Janet while assisting with her care. Janet told me many stories of her travels. She had a lovely style and from listening to her I could tell she lead a very interesting and fulfilling life. She will be missed.