Janet Doreen Head
Lieu de naissance : Sydney
Date de naissance : 30 août 1966
Lieu de décès : Sydney
Date de décès : 1er avril 2017
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our ‘Special’ sister, Janet Doreen Head on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney on August 30, 1966, Janet was the daughter of the late Doris and Melvin Head. Janet is survived by her sister, Susan (Chuck) Champion; brothers, Paul (Wendy) and Gary; as well as several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. The love of Janet’s life was Horizon Achievement Centre. She worked there for 27 years learning new skills while developing a strong work ethic and a sense of belonging and acceptance. Janet enjoyed playing baseball and watching it especially, the Toronto Blue Jays. She also enjoyed swimming, bowling, music, singing and dancing. Janet especially enjoyed celebrating her birthday every August 30. Janet will always be our ‘Special Little Sister’ and we want to say thank-you to all who cared for her at Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility, Steelworkers Lane and the staff in palliative care unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. A memorial service in honor of Janet Doreen Head will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, All Faith Chapel on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at 11 a.m. with Captain Corey Vincent officiating. A private family burial will take place in Eastmount Cemetery, Whitney Pier, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Janet may be made to Horizon Achievement Centre, Building Fund, 780 Upper Prince Street, Sydney, NS, B1P 5N6. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com.
