Obituary
Jan was born in Vancouver to Ed Wybourn and Helen Vance. Schooling, with brief stints in Toronto and New Jersey, was mostly at Kodaikanal International School in the Palni Hills of Tamil Nadu, south India. She went on to study art, with a B.A. from Iowa U. (Iowa City) and an M.F.A. from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio). Jan seemed shy, but could show a steely determination! She enjoyed a freelance career in commercial and graphic arts, and a parallel social life in the city of Toronto. There she met her 40-year companion and husband Graham Wilson, who spent much of his career as a consulting geologist. With two freelancers in the family, big money was unlikely, but there was plenty to see and do! Jan travelled widely over four continents. The geology angle made for some unusual outings, including: 13-(plus) road trips about Lake Superior; climbing a Mexican volcano; viewing Halley’s Comet and a total eclipse of the Sun; all complementing a dozen trips to Cuba over 30 years. Birding became a daily pastime, first at Point Pelee and Rondeau parks, Toronto and elsewhere, culminating in local outings and bird-feeding over almost 24 years’ residence in Campbellford. Despite growing health issues in her last decade, she was able to travel until the onset of the pandemic in 2020. A pageant of pets brightened her life, including Laddie the Dog and cats too numerous to mention.
Jan leaves behind sister Carol (Ante), brother Robert, her friend of 50-plus years Maggi Redmonds, Louis (cousin) and Arlene, and other, widely-flung, dear friends and relatives – you know who you are! Closer to home, Graham, neighbour Ed (the Guardsman) Frape and Sid the Cat will all be lonely, albeit with a wealth of special memories.
Jan died in her sleep in her 78th year. Our thanks to the staff of Campbellford Memorial Hospital, who provided compassionate care for her in her last two weeks. She had volunteered for the Hospital Auxiliary early in her stay in town, doing clerical tasks until technological advance rendered her post obsolete! According to her wishes, cremation will be taking place and there will not be any formal service; maybe a wake at a later date! In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Inter Pares, Canadian Red Cross-Ukraine or OSPCA. Memories, stories and condolences can be shared online at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Janice Mary Wybourn October 13 1944
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Décès pour la Ville:Campbellford, Province: Ontario
avis deces Janice Mary Wybourn October 13 1944
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avis mortuaire Janice Mary Wybourn October 13 1944
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