Born on October 10, 1937 to Vernon and Veronica Sandy in Buenos Ayres, Trinidad. After attending the Point Fortin RC School, Janet taught at the Erin RC and Couva Exchange RC schools in Trinidad. She married Godfrey Riley (deceased) and migrated to Canada in 1968. After which, they had one beloved daughter, Donna Riley. Later on, she married Roy Ashford. Janet worked as a health care aide at Versa Care nursing home for over 20 years. She was also an active member of the Caribbean Club of Windsor.
Janet enjoyed helping and serving others and had a passion for education and learning new things. She was a prayer warrior and had a deep love for God and family. Staying connected to family and maintaining strong relationships were important to her. She was known for her loquacious nature, boisterous laughter, and her kind compassionate spirit.
After succumbing to illness, Janet passed peacefully at home with her daughter on December 3, 2021.
She was the dear sister of Gloria, Vincent, Valerie, Vertra (deceased), Merle, Sandra, Trevor, Franka, Wayne, Jill. Jean, Reynold and Narda (deceased). Step mother of Ashton Charles. Niece of Daniel (deceased) and Naomi Roberts. Cousin of Joan, Hayden, and Donald. Other relatives include Cleve, Louise and many others. Janet was Aunt to Bren, Etty, Paula, Shurla, Nigel (deceased), Clint, Dexter, Noya, Ryan, Zia, Chauntay, Darnell, Quintel, Odell, Keva, Reynold, Saskia, Onika, Wayne Jr., Chillon, Jeffon, Ridgel, Kerry, Sommer, Lawrence, Jillene, Leer and Christopher and many great nieces and nephews.
Reservations and personal face coverings are required to attend the visitation at Families First Funeral Home (1065 Lauzon Rd.) on Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 6 – 8 p.m. Reservations are also required to attend the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Atonement (2940 Forest Glade Dr.) on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Burial to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Reservations may be made online at www.familiesfirst.ca (RSVP) or by phone (519-969-5841). Donations in memory of Janet may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati, Ohio.
She is now one of our beautiful ancestral angels shining her light and guidance eternally.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Janet V Ashford 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Windsor, Province: Ontario