Jan (Jannette) Latimer is at peace leaving family and friends remembering her love, strength and determination. Jan was a woman ahead of her time quietly driving equality for women since the 60s and raising her four girls.
Everyone felt lucky to know Jan whether professionally or personally. She led with her heart and was active in the community and church. She was intelligent, kind and driven.
Jan passed away on April 26, 2021, just two days beyond her 82nd birthday. She is survived by her four daughters, Linda Warren (George), Deborah Larocque, (Jeff), Sharon (Sherry) McCarthy and Colleen Hochgeschurz (Eric) and step-children Deb D’Addario (Greg), Randy Swanson (Heather), Paul Latimer (Laura) and Gail Latimer (Ed McGowan), her brother Louis (Lou) Rooley, special nephew Calvin Weeks (Mary) and Carson as well as grandchildren Melissa, Markie, Shaina, Louisa, Jordan, Alex, Christopher, Carina, Katelyn, Katrina, Alicia, Shane, Candace, Allison and Corin, 16 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Jan is predeceased by husband Eric Latimer, Ronald Swanson and Floyd McCarthy, parents Arthur and Margaret Rooley, brothers Arthur (Art), Sidney (Sid) and Robert (Bob) Rooley, sisters Genevieve and Lucy Rooley and grandson Dion Warren.
Jan has left us but we will remember her for her gifts of support and welcoming nature while challenging us to be our best.
Due to COVID restrictions, arrangements for a service to honour Jan will be made when permitted.
As expressions of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations would be accepted to Durham Region Hospice, Innisfree House, Parkinson Canada or Zion United Church, New Hamburg.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, New Hamburg. Personal condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca.