In hospital, on Tuesday February 20, 2024 at the age of 81. Beloved wife to Peter and loving mother to Christine (Paul Byrne), John (Kristen Holm) and Elizabeth. Cherished grandmother to Michael, Kate, Ellie and Ava. Dear sister to Ross and Patricia. Predeceased by her parents Miriam (née Paynter) and Ross Stuart, her sister Betsy and grand-dog Oliver.
Janet was an avid world traveler, cottager, Special Education teacher, an excellent wife and mother. She loved books, crossword puzzles and bridge, but mostly friendships and life.
Special thanks to Dr. Drca and Dr. Jonker, Rose Leclerc and the staff of the Ottawa Cancer Clinic and the Ottawa Hospital - General Campus, for the compassionate care provided throughout her cancer treatments for the last ten months.
Drink a toast to Janet. Friends and family are invited to assemble and celebrate Janet’s Life on Friday March 1st at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre (280 Beechwood Ave.) after 1 p.m. Tributes and a toast to Janet’s life will begin at 2 p.m. In memoriam donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Digital Guestbook
Marilyn Dufton
Mary Burke
As I think of Janet and her kindness and positive outlook I can enjoy so many great memories of laughter and happy times .
I am grateful for her friendship over many years and will miss her smiling face as she looked over her bridge hand.
Hugs to Pete and family !
Diana (Ross) Sarkis
I’m so sorry to hear of Janet’s (always “Mrs. Newgard” to me!) death. She and “Mr. Newgard” always made me feel so adored and welcome and a little bit rock-starish! I will never forget our Christmas Eve grasshopper nights before going off to midnight mass with my family! Thank you to the whole Newgard family for years of friendship and laughter. And oh her laugh! Unforgettable! Sending a whole lot of Blackburn Hamlet love to Chrissie, Janet, Peter, Bite and John. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Karen and Jesse Collins
My deepest condolences to the Newgard family for the loss of their mother, wife and grandma.
I have many fond memories of visiting the family cottage with Chrissie!
May she rest in peace, and I pray the family finds comfort in know that she is at peace. 🙏🙏
Nick Hauser
Our hearts goes out to Peter and the Family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Nick & Hulya
MARK and Jocelyn Fowler
Our sincere sympathy to Peter and all the family. We remember the fun times over the years at the Harrison cottage on the Saint John River.
Randy Jamieson
My condolences on Janet's passing. She will be greatly missed.
Nathalie Martel
Dear Christine, all my thoughts are with you and your family.
BILL PRINCE
I HAVE NEVER MET JANET, BUT SEEING HER PICTURE I CAN SEE SHE ENJOYED LIFE. PETER AND HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS WILL MISS HER GREATLY. I SEND MY SINCERE SYMPATHIES AND CONDOLENCES TO PETER AND HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE, AND IN THE HANDS OF THE GOOD LORD.
Luciano Martin
Deepest condolences to Elizabeth and the family. I have only met Elizabeth but can see in her that Mrs. Newgard will be missed. May she rest in peace.
The best of friends for many years. Not to be forgotten.