At the Exeter Villa, with family by her side, on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, of Exeter and formerly of Sarnia in her 81st year. Dear mother of Melinda DeVries of Sarnia, and Susan and Mark Fuller of Forest. Dear grandmother of Nicole and Adam; Cody and Baleigh, and great-grandmother of 5. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Gertie Penninga of Exeter, Susanna Speir of Varna, Andrew and Ruth Imanse of Brea, California, Peter and Jean Imanse of Goderich, John Imanse of Varna, John and Rita Hoogenes of Brucefield, JoAnne and John Forestell of Guelph, and Darlene and Peter Stastny of London. Fondly remembered by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased by her brother Frank, and brothers-in-law Robert Speir and Don Penninga.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church, 330 Huron Street West, Exeter on Saturday, September 19th at 11 AM with Pastor Kevin teBrake officiating. Interment Bairds Cemetery, Bluewater (Stanley Township).
Donations to World Vision or Mission Services of London would be appreciated by the family.
DEVRIES: Janice (Imanse) of Exeter and formerly of Sarnia
Marilyn groeneweg (DeVries)
Our condolences Melinda and Susan. We have fond memories of your mom when we were kids.
Tom Hartai
Gertie and family
Our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Tom and Nancy Hartai
Deb and Shaun (Penninga) Connor
We can’t remember a trip to Exeter that didn’t include a visit with Aunt Janice and we’ll miss her very much. She was a sweet lady who could always think of something to be grateful for, whatever the circumstances.
We’re sorry we can’t be there with you all but we’ll hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Deb & Shaun
Carolyn Nienhuis (Rekman)
Melinda, so sorry for your loss! My deepest sympathies and may you be blessed with strength during this difficult time.
Brenda Morgan
Joyce, and family,, I am sorry to learn of your loss. She was such an incredibly nice lady, and when I was working at the store, I used to enjoy helping her get her hot chocolate, so she could sit and enjoy it with her friends and family. Thinking of you all…
Nancy Holman
am so sorry for your loss Janice was a lovely woman and a lady
Rick Kennett
Sue my condolences to you and your family. You have my deepest
sympathy.
Martha & Chuck
Sue, Mark, Baleigh and Cody,
Moms are important and special people. Your Mother will always live in your heart, in your memories and in the way you see the world. We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat Johnston & Bob Desjardins
Peter, Jean and the family of Janice:
We were very sorry to read of your sisters/Aunts passing, thinking of you at this sad time. May you find peace and comfort in the many memories that you have of her.
Wayne and Wendy King
To Suzanne and Andy and all of Janice’s family our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Sharon DesRoches
Sue please remember. .anything at all you need I’ll be there. My condolence to you, Mark, Cody, and Bayleigh. Sincerely love you all. I have many fond memories of your Mom.
Ena de Haan
To Janice’s family I extend my sincere condolences with this loss. My mother lived in the same building as Janice until she died in the year 2000 at a ripe old age of 90.
phyllis collett
sorry to hear of janices passing
she was a very nice person and will be missed.keep all the good memories close to your heart and she will always be with you
Jane Maheu
Sue, Mark, Baleigh and Cody, so sorry to hear your mom, (grandma) has passed away. May all the wonderful memories of her help you through this tough time and help ease your sorrow.
Love Jane and Sid
“What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us.” -Helen Keller –
Exeter Villa
The residents and staff of the Exeter Villa send their heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.