Prayer Service:
Friday, February 3, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
2465 Crown St, Vancouver, BC V6R 3V9
Funeral Mass:
Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
2465 Crown St, Vancouver, BC V6R 3V9
Obituary:
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Janet Lucille Brown who died peacefully at home, January 26, 2023. Janet was born January 31st, in New York City to Mary and Francis Daugherty. She is survived by her son Paul (Ingrid), daughter Michele (Jamie), son Mark (Susan), daughter Noreen (Bill), 8 grandchildren (Theresa, Hailey, Steven, Scott, Nicole, Matthew, Quinn and Alexa) as well as numerous relatives throughout BC and the US. Janet was predeceased by her husband John, sister Noreen and brother Thomas.
Janet was fortunate to have lived in several cities including New York City, NY; Beaumont, Texas; London, ENG; Long Beach CA; San Francisco, CA and Vancouver BC. She always remembered her time in Long Beach, CA very fondly, staying in touch with childhood friends throughout her life. She loved the beach and had many wonderful memories of growing up in Southern California.
Janet met John at UBC. She eventually moved back to California and finished her teaching degree at San Jose State University. The years that followed included many trips for John from Vancouver to San Francisco, where their relationship grew. They were married in 1963 at Saint Dunstan’s Church in Milbrae, CA after which Janet made Canada her home.
Janet was an avid volunteer including several board positions with Providence Health Care, University Women’s Club, Vancouver College, the Vancouver Museum and the Catholic Health Alliance of Canada to name a few. She was a tireless advocate for many charities and worked hard to bring people together. She leaves behind countless charities that were touched by her passion and drive.
Janet will be remembered for her love of life, her infectious sense of humour and the energy she brought as a loving and outgoing friend, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.
The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at Home-ViVE and Pacific Spirit Community Health Care who provided compassionate and loving care throughout her final days. We’d also like to thank Home Instead Senior Care, Flor Garbo and Pam Perez who lovingly supported and cared for her with patience and kindness.
Janet’s celebration of life will include a prayer service on Friday February 3rd at 7pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic church at 2465 Crown Street, Vancouver BC. A funeral mass will also be held at the same location on Saturday February 4th at 10am.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Paul’s Foundation . We miss her dearly and are forever grateful for the love she left behind. Rest in peace.