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Janet Ankney December 15, 1950 - March 30, 2022

Janet Elizabeth Ankney was born in Atikokan, Ontario on December 15, 1950 of her parents Ted and Trixie Hebditch, and passed away on March 30, 2022 in Dryden, Ontario while in Palliative Care in the Dryden Regional Health Centre.

Many thanks to the Doctors and Nurses who took such good care of Janet while resting there. Your gentle kindness will always be appreciated. 

Her husband, Barry, will forever miss his beautiful better half. Also left to mourn Janet are her son, Rick (Kira) with granddaughters Mikaela and Emma as well has her daughter, Christine Petrie.

Janet enjoyed her life for the most part but struggled with her condition of Huntington’s Chorea with a valiant acceptance and dignity to the end.

Sadly she succumbed to the relentless progression and is now with her Lord Jesus in heaven.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 10 a.m. until time of service.

A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 11 a.m. at the Dryden Community Funeral Home with Jack Owen officiating.

Interment will follow in the Dryden Cemetery.

Condolences(11)

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    Raymond and Carol Godfrey says

    So sorry for your loss, Barry.

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    Carol Brooks says

    Dear Barry and family, Don and I would like to express our condolences as we remember all the happy moments we shared together. You are in our hearts.

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    Captain Rob Foote says

    Barry and Family.
    My sincere condolences Barry. I was deeply saddened reading of Janet passing.
    Best to you and your family

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    Cheryl McIntosh says

    I have warm memories of Janet from the towers, she was a true lady with such elegance. My condolences to her family and friends.

    Sincerely Cheryl McIntosh

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    Janis Wessel says

    To Barry, Rick and Chrissy and families. Our sincere condolences to you. I can’t help but think Jan is totally whole now and with our Lord. May God comfort you and bring you peace during this difficult time.
    Dave and Janis Wessel and family

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    Mitchell Lampshire says

    So sorry for your loss Barry

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    Freda Cheslock says

    Thinking of you Barry & family in the loss of your dear Janet. Willie & I always enjoyed our brief visits as we passed by each summer. Take care?

    Freda

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    Robert Schneider says

    So sorry to hear of Janet’s passing. Our condolence’s to you and family.

    Bob and Joan

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    Terry Howell says

    Barry, Rick and family: Thinking of you and sending our condolences on Janet’s passing.

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    Bill Vincent says

    Barry and family,
    You are in our hearts at this difficult time. Janet was a good friend and a kind and caring person. She will be missed.
    Bill and Susan Vincent

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    Cheryl Victor says

    Barry:
    Rick and I are saddened to hear of Janet’s passing. Janet and I worked together for many years in the libraries of the local public schools, and she was a dedicated, knowledgeable colleague. I will miss her quiet and gentle nature.
    The Beddome/Ankney families have a long history and I particularly remember a visit you and Janet made to mom and dads home on Goodall Street. Janet and I had a visit in the sunroom with mom while you helped dad with some electrical issue. Janet’s condition was worsening and Barry, your dedication to Janet’s well being was so evident. Sadly, that was one of the last times I saw Janet as distance and Covid interfered with our Dryden visits.
    Thinking of you and your family and sending our deep felt sympathies.
    Cheryl and Rick Victor

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Donations may be made to the DRHC Foundation through the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2X3