Condolence: Dear Noel, Just received the obituary for Janet from Lisa Hoechst. We are so sadden to here of Janet's passing and of your lost. We had no idea that Janet was ill and that you were going through this terrible time. We have fond memories of good times spent with both of you in Montreal and Vermont. Please accept our sincere sympathy. We will send a contribution in Janet's memory for her beloved Shelties. Old friends, Betty & Garth

Condolence: Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Condolence: Janet was a dear friend with many unique qualities and a specialness about her a true friend would understand. I feel blessed to have been a friend. She was so special she joined the Green Mountain Golden Retriever Club and became our agility trial chairman/secretary to help our club become able to put on agility trials. We couldn't have done it without her time, energy and willingness to put up with our learning curve. She also was a New York Yankee's fan with me... we even would both wear our Yankee's shirts on the same day at an agility trial. Janet was an inspiration to so many with her "I'm going to beat this" attitude. I'm proud to say she asked me to give her, her needed injections when at local trials so she could continue to run her dogs and not mess up her medication routine. Such a strong woman... I'm not from Canada but I love their National Anthem and she got the words for me so we could sing the anthem together at the start of the trials. She let me know she was disappointed if I got there too late to sing with her. Janet will be sorely missed for all her hard work and devotion she put into anything she did. I know she is in a far better place, healthy and free from pain and playing with all her dogs and ours that have gone on before us. My deepest sympathy to Noel and all the family. We were blessed to have known her. Hold fast to all your wonderful memories and she will always be with you and in your heart.

Condolence: Condolences Noel. So sorry for your loss. It sucks. She was a bright light and now there is a new star in heaven!

Condolence: Noel---I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Although I didn't know her well I remember her and she was a beauty and so gifted. I can tell who she is by her picture and I know she gave so much to you all while she was here. Best regards, Julie (one of Tom's daughters)

Condolence: Noel, our deepest sympathies are with you. Janet was such an integral part of the BOTC for so many years, that we are going to be lost without her. Her talent, her drive, her skills, her genuine love of dogs and all that we can be with them, will be sorely missed. She was the steadfast core, through untold times of uncertainty. Please hold tightly to all your good memories and joys of your shared life. And, thank you for being so generous, as to share her with us. Much Love from her BOTC friends. Lorna Fortune, BOTC Richmond, Vermont

Condolence: Was saddened to hear of Janet's passing. I met Janet in grade 8 at Dorval High School, and along with a small group of girls, we became fast friends. We shared many adventures together throughout our teenage and young adult years. Janet and I went on to attend Marianopolis College, and Concordia University. We were involved in Rangers, where Janet and I participated in a camping trip that took us on horseback through the foothills in Alberta. We played our guitars, and formed a singing group called "Sunseer" with girlfriends, performing at local hospitals and retirement homes, as well as at Girl Guide/Boy Scout events. We had such fun planning and going camping in all seasons, especially winter in tents, or railcar cabooses. Janet and I also got our first jobs with Pilgrim Airlines, which had such diverse duties, and was interesting and fun. I will treasure those memories of wonderful times together with Janet. With sympathy to all her family.

Condolence: Noel, I am so sorry for your loss. Janet, you and I had such good times when we were together in Vermont. I miss those days, and the lost opportunity to have more of them makes me sad. But everyone who knew Janet can take example from her joie de vivre, and in her final years, from her stalwart battle to overcome the difficulties that cancer laid in her path. I know you will take comfort from the many loving memories of Janet and the happiness she brought to the people who had the privilege of being her friends. May she rest in eternal peace.

Condolence: Noel - Susan and I are very sorry to hear of your loss; we used to enjoy visiting with you and Janet years ago at John Plante's auctions, and seeing your dogs. Janet was an asset to the Customs office in St. Albans as well as being a talented musician.

Condolence: Noel Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. God Bless

Condolence: Condolences from the members of the Green Mountain Dog Club. Janet was a wonderful asset to the dog world and judged many matches for us. We always loved having her exhibit at our dogs shows, also. She will be greatly missed.

Condolence: I am so very sorry to hear of Janet's passing. She will be greatly missed in the dog world, on many levels. What a fighter she was and such an inspiration.

Condolence: Our sympathy goes out to Noel and his family. Not only will she be missed dearly by them but also by the obedience and agility community and the large "Sheltie family" that she was part of! She had such great strength and courage fighting this terrible disease. I remember when she was having her first round of Chemo. She would come here to see Reser and Lacey's babies when she had finished a treatment and it put such a beautiful smile on her face. I enjoyed all the miles we traveled together going to trials and just sitting and having fun with the Shelties. I will miss it! Rest well Janet. A bright star shines in the night for you!

Condolence: I met Janet in kindergarten and for the next 25 years, we were pretty inseparable. We played Barbie's together, went through Brownies, Guides and Rangers and played guitars together in our teenage years with our band-mates. In Grade 3, we wrote our own newsletter for the streets we lived on, which featured Janet's horses (she could draw them well), and collected jokes and stories. With Janet's mother Betty as a teacher, I learned how to sew - Barbie dresses at first and then larger outfits. I remember lying on their living room floor listening to John Denver's Country Roads and talking about the boys we had crushes on. We walked to school (elementary and high school) every day together, making up stories about the Montreal Canadiens (her team) and the Boston Bruins (my team). Janet played piano and I played guitar when we played in the high school talent show. Janet was a bridesmaid at my wedding, and I was a bridesmaid when she and Noel married. My condolences to Noel and the family. I will hold the memories dear.

Condolence: So very sad. Such incredible spirit. She was truly an inspiration. My sincere condolences to Noel and her family.

Condolence: I am so sorry to hear of Janet's passing. She was a truly kind and thoughtful person. Her presence at dog events will be missed. She always had a smile on her face and encouraging words to offer despite the fact that she was battling for her life. God Bless Noel and her family and friends.

Condolence: So very sorry for your loss.

Condolence: My sincere condolences to Noel and their entire family. Janet definitely showed the world how to fight the cancer dragon with firm determination and true grit. She had amazing strength and courage to continue to fight each and every health challenge she faced. Noel and her faithful canine companions will miss her deeply. She leaves a big hole not only in her home but in the local dog and the agility/obedience world.

Condolence: I've known Janet around 20 years through dog obedience training and trials. I always enjoyed running into her and chatting about the similarities in our lives - age, marriage, Marianopolis, discovering dogs in our adult years. BOTC will be different without her. I send my heartfelt condolences to Noel, to her family and to her friends. RIP Janet.

Condolence: I knew Janet only a little, as a fellow agility competitor and sheltie lover. I am just shocked and so sorry to hear this, and so sorry for this loss to everyone in her life.

Condolence: Iam so very sorry to hear that Janet's long time battle finally won. I know her from agility trials, and know she has fought for so many years, with such dignity, and bravery. I always admired that of her, besides the fact she was always so kind. You are finally at Peace, Janet. Know more fighting. Bless you.

Condolence: I am so sorry for your loss. Janet used to walk to school with Val Marshall and myself, and I have happy memories of her. I hope that your own happy memories will offer you peace at this difficult time.

Condolence: The night sky has gained yet another bright star. And we have lost an inspirational friend, a formidable woman of strength, resilience, kindness & courage. I remember many fun classes with Janet & our various pups over the years, as well as working obedience trials together & playing agility. It was Janet who got our Golden Retriever Club started in agility & very patiently taught us all what we needed to know & do, plus worked our first few trials to be sure we were well on our way to continue successful trials. Janet was also a very enthusiastic Rally Judge & was fun to work with at several of our GR rally trials. Always teaching & sharing. I remember too how Janet & Noel always livened up several New Year's Day parties we enjoyed with their music. Janet learned to live in the moment, like our dogs, & to appreciate every bit of joy she could pull from each of those moments. As I said, an inspiration & hard to emulate. Janet will be greatly missed. Be at peace, friend, play with your dogs there now & watch over your family & friends until we meet again. My deepest sympathies, Noel, & to your families. Keep the many happy memories close to your heart. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Condolence: Noel, my deepest sympathy and heart goes out to your during this time. Please know that she is healed and looking down on you from heaven and will continue to be with you every step of the way. Heaven' s trumpets are blaring and the Angels are singing as the celebrate another angel coming home. Bob

Condolence: I am so sorry to hear this. I first met Janet back in the late 90s when I was just getting started in agility with my Sheltie, Party. She was such a friendly face and a wonderful competitor. I enjoyed seeing her at trials with her dogs.

Condolence: My deepest condolences and prayers to Noel and Janet's family. I met Janet running agility shortly after I was diagnosed with late stage ovarian cancer and she provided me with inspiration and strength. God bless her and grant strength for her family.

Condolence: Janet and I started our friendship together back when she adopted Sassy and I acquired my first dog to train. I have such fond memories of the many classes and trials we attended together over the years plus the parade of beloved dogs that shared and enriched our lives. I shall never forget you my friend. I so admired your courage.

Condolence: We met Janet and Noel when we started doing agility with our Shelties. It was always fun to talk with them at shows, and especially to talk about our beloved dogs. Through the years, I watch Janet fight cancer with courage and grace. Where others would have given up, she embraced life, and continued to run her dogs despite what she was going through. She also supported the club and did the hard work that kept the agility shows running. I regret that I will never get to watch Janet run again, but I will always remember her beauty and grace in the face of adversity. I hope she finds peace and takes all our love with her.

Condolence: We met Janet and Noel when we started doing agility with our Shelties. It was always fun to talk with them at shows, and especially to talk about our beloved dogs. Through the years, I watch Janet fight cancer with courage and grace. Where others would have given up, she embraced life, and continued to run her dogs despite what she was going through. She also supported the club and did the hard work that kept the agility shows running. I regret that I will never get to watch Janet run again, but I will always remember her beauty and grace in the face of adversity. I hope she finds peace and takes all our love with her.

Condolence: The entire staff of A W Rich Funeral Home wishes to express our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family during this difficult time.