Janet Kathleen Ashby (Freathy)
May 24, 1932 – April 1, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Janet Ashby. Janet leaves behind her loving husband, Jim, of 69 years, her daughter Carol Upstone (Dave), son Brent (Kari), granddaughter, Dionne Trottier (John), grandsons Brandon Upstone (Crystal), Ryan Upstone (Lindsay), Brady Ashby and six great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her son, Don in 1981 and by her parents, Ewart and Elizabeth Freathy, sisters Beth Desjardine and Jessie Dinicol and brother, Jim Freathy.
Janet was born in Edmonton, Alberta and moved to Kamloops in 1941. She met the love of her life, Jim, who she started dating on July 27, 1950 when they both worked at Palm Dairies. They were later married on August 11, 1952.
Janet was always giving of her time whether it was helping out with her children’s activities or within the community. She spent more than 45 years volunteering at the Royal Inland Hospital’s Afternoon Auxiliary’s Thrift Seller and many years assisting at the Diabetes Clinic at RIH.
Janet enjoyed curling, lawn bowling and watching hockey. She and Jim were long time Blazers season ticket holders. Janet and Jim enjoyed travelling over the years to many places with family and their best friends Bep and Marv Crawford. Some of her fondest memories were of Hawaii and Portugal along with numerous bus tours they ventured on.
The family is grateful for the care provided by the medical staff on 6 North at Royal Inland Hospital.
Janet will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
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Death notice for the town of: Kamloops, Province: Colombie britanique