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Janet Mary Doubt (Watson)

JANET MARY DOUBT (WATSON)

1925-2014

Janet passed away peacefully at RIH on 8th June, 2014 after a short illness, at the age of 89. Family was by her side and surrounded by the love of other family and many dear friends.

Janet Mary Doubt (Watson).

Janet Mary Doubt (Watson).

She is lovingly remembered by sons George and Murray, and daughter Jane-Ellen; five Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren and family Velma Smith and George Doubt.

She was predeceased by her parents George and Jane Watson, Husband Fred (1988), Brother George (2000), and daughter Cheryle (2011).

Janet was born and grew up in Trail. She met Fred when she was 16. Soon after Fred’s discharge from the army, they were married and began their life together in Vancouver. Cheryle, George, Jane-Ellen were born in Trail, Murray in Nelson before the family moved to Kamloops in 1959. She taught at several preschools before purchasing the Jack and Jill kindergarten in Valleyview. She earned her Degree in Education through night school, correspondence and summer school. She taught Kindergarten for 27 years, 16 and a half years for Kamloops District. Her life was well lived, she highly valued family, friends, and contributions to her community. Travel was a significant and important part of her life. She made 17 trips to visit her Scottish kin.

Janet was a wonderful mother, a loving and devoted spouse, a dearly loved grandmother and great grandmother, and a cherished friend.

Janet will be greatly missed by her many friends and groups to which she belonged: Blazer Booster Club, North Shore Community Centre, RIH Ladies Auxiliary, and Kamloops Retired Teachers.

Mother. Wife. Granny. Grandma. Great Grandma. Friend. Teacher

We loved her so dearly.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday June 13 at Schoening Funeral Service, Seymour St, Kamloops. In lieu of flowers, should family or friends desire donations in Janet’s memory to the Kamloops Foundation or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, 250-374-1454.

 

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