Janette A. Thompson (Lowry)
Pine River United Church

Cemetery:
Ripley Cemetery, Ripley, ON
In Memory of
Janette A. Thompson (Lowry)
August 18th, 1945 - October 17th, 2021

Place of Death

Huron Shores Hospice, Tiverton

Obituary

Janette Alma Thompson (née Lowry) of Huron Township passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 17, 2021, in her 77th year at hospice in Tiverton. Beloved wife of Murray Thompson. Loving mother of Kenneth (Lorie), Janine (Don), Adrienne (Tony), and Keith (Julie) all from Pine River area. Most amazing grandmother of Drew, Kody, Jami, Morgan, Ethan, Lauren, Rachel, Sadie, Reid, Rhys, and Kelsey. Missed by siblings Marlene, David (Shirley), Lynn (Donna), Wayne (Patt), Carl, Elliot (Ellen), and Corinne (Gene). Predeceased by brother Perrin Lowry and his wife Marion, brother-in-law Elmer MacKenzie, and sister-in-law Gayle Lowry. Others who will miss her warm personality, great meals and hospitality are many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbours.

Janette grew up in Huron township with a huge family. She has memories of many people around the table and had a real fondness for animals including her pony Champ. She went to Laugheed School of Business in Kitchener, and following married Murray in 1966, where they started their life together on the 2nd Conc. of Huron Twp., later settling in Pine River where they raised their family and farmed for close to 50 years. Janette was a friendly face at Ripley Superior for many years before working at Kincardine Hospital until her retirement. Janette was known for her hospitable personality, often inviting more than initially planned to join around the table, and pulling it off with ease. She had a way of making everyone feel welcome in her presence. She was an incredible cook and was fondly remembered for her warm chocolate chip cookies, apple pies, tarts, canned peaches, and applesauce. She held on to her sense of humour and strong faith until her final moments. She loved walking on the beach, and sunsets were her favourite. She made the world a better place for those that knew her, and for that she will be remembered.

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Message from Ken and Jeannette Young2021-11-02 19:41:32

Ken and I are deeply sorry for your loss and we are thinking of all of you at this time.

Message from Randy Collins2021-11-01 21:43:15

Dear Murray and Family

My sincere condolences to you and your family with Janette's passing. Take good care and best wishes.

Randy Collins

Message from Bob & Dianne Henkenhaf2021-10-29 20:18:08

Murray & family,

Our sincere condolences to you & your family.

Janette will be greatly missed & will leave many wonderful memories with her family & the community.

 

Message from Todd Thompson2021-10-25 08:16:41

Condolences to the Thompson Family.

Todd, Tammy, Callum and Nolan Thompson

Message from Bob and Shirley Harris2021-10-23 16:47:44

To Murray and all your family as well as the Lowrys we extend our deepest sympathy. We have good memories of happy times shared with all of you through the years. Janette was one of the best.

Message from Dave Percival2021-10-23 09:27:02

Dear Ken and family,

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. It has been a long time but was in the area last weekend looking after my folks estate and heard on the way back east.  Sympathies to you and your family.

Sincerely,

Dave Percival

Message from Bill & Marlene Pace2021-10-22 15:33:57

Sending our sincere sympathy to all.

Message from Allen and Linda Courtney2021-10-22 12:00:06

Dear Murray and family.   
We are so sorry to hear of Jeanettes passing.   pour deepest sympathy to you and yours.    Jeanette was a lovely person and we know she will be missed by many.   Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.   Hoping your wonderful memories will help you through this most difficult times.  
Love

Allen and Linda
 

Message from Susan Hackett2021-10-21 19:27:15

My deepest sympathies to the Thompson and Lowry families. She was a warm and kind lady and always had a smile. She will truly be missed by all that knew her. May the good memories help you during this very sad and difficult time. 

Message from Kitt and Catherine Elmes2021-10-21 10:41:38

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy to the Thompson and Lowry families at this sad time.  .  Janette was a very special person and she will be missed by so many:  family, neighbous, and the entire comminity as she has touched so many people.  Take care and cherish the memories close to your heart.  

Message from Dean Funston2021-10-21 10:15:02

Our heart and prayers go out to you Murry and your family. We are truly sorry to hear of the passing of Janette.  She will be in our thoughts and mind.

Dean, Hannah and Charlee

Message from Debbie and Murray Hodgins2021-10-21 09:38:44

Murray and family, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.  I was priviledged to have worked with Janette for a number of years at the hospital and am in possession of many of her great recipes she shared at breaktime. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Sending hugs.

Debbie and Murray

Message from Ron & Joyce Jones2021-10-21 09:06:06

Sending our deepest sympathy to husband Murray and siblings Kenneth, Janine, Adrienne and Keith, also to the rest of the families

Message from Bob &Ann Hargrave 2021-10-20 22:40:24

To the Thompson and Lowry Families

Sorry to hear of Janetts  passing. She will be very much missed at all the Church occasions. She was an awesome cook and baker.  A caring and loving woman.  We will always remember her.
 

Message from Audrey RIBEY 2021-10-20 21:50:40

I'm so sorry to hear do Jeanette passing,  she was such a special person to spend time with, I'm sure she will be missed by many friends as well as her families.  Enjoy your memories, many of them only 1 or 2 of you were part, so share & she will always be with you. God be with you all.

Message from Randy and Marcy Mueller2021-10-20 20:46:55

Our deepest sympathy to Murray and family at this sad time. It was so nice to get to know Jeanette over the past few years, she was a wonderfully friendly person.

Randy, Marcy, Cole, Kaylin & Rhyse

Message from Norma Hafner2021-10-20 20:19:27

Adrienne

Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.  My condolences to you and all of the families.

Message from Doug and Bobbie Brown2021-10-20 19:44:58

Having just learned through the Pine River United Church email  about Janette's passing, we wanted to simply say how sorry we are to hear this and to let Murray and everyone know that are thoughts and prayers are with you. We remember Janette as a kind and beautiful person. Our thoughts are with you. Bobbie & Doug Brown

Message from Ron & Joyce Tout2021-10-20 18:57:36

Murray & Family,  Our Heartfelt Sympathy to you all at this sad and difficult time.  Adrienne,Tony, Sadie & Reid  Hugs and Treasure your Memories!   We are thinking of you all. Sincerely Ron & Joyce

Message from Brent and Linda Armstrong2021-10-20 15:46:12

We were so sorry to hear of Janette's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with the Thompson and Lowry families at this sad time. She will be greatly missed by many.

Message from Donna and Perry Elliott 2021-10-20 13:43:40

Thinking of you all at this sad time!  Cherish the memories!  Our community has lost another good one!

Message from Al Jamieson and Mary Armstrong 2021-10-20 13:41:10

Our sincere sympathy to the entire family at this sad time. Thinking of you all

Al and Mary

Message from Bob &Ann Hargrave 2021-10-20 13:02:35

To the Thompson and Lowry Families

Sorry to hear of Janetts  passing. She will be very much missed at all the Church occasions. She was an awesome cook and baker.  A caring and loving woman.  We will always remember her.
 

Message from Marian Glen2021-10-20 12:29:47

My sincere sympathy to all at this sad time.  Janette always shared her warm smile and kind nature.  She will be  missed.

Message from Rob and Ann Miller2021-10-20 09:20:09

We were so very sorry to hear of Janette's passing.  We have wonderful memories of her, as part of the farming community, Pine River Church and the "dock lifter's convention" at our cottage.  Such a  warm, kind, generous person. 

Message from Jim and MaryMurr2021-10-20 08:44:21

Our sympathy to Murray and all the family.Janette was a wonderful lady and will be missed by everyone who knew her.

Message from Jim Taylor2021-10-20 08:08:25

Murray and family, please accept our deepest sympathies.

Jim Nd Crystal Taylor 

Message from john thompson2021-10-20 06:43:17

MURRAY  KEN KEITH AND GIRLS OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENSES SHE WAS A GREAT LADY

Message from Ken Hoeper2021-10-20 06:03:18

To the Thompson Family,

We send our thoughts to your family at this difficult time.

Ken and Annette,

Peter and Anke Hoeper

Message from Gail and Brian Johnson2021-10-20 00:36:49

To all of Janette's family, we send our deepest condolences to you all on the loss of your beloved wife, Mother, Grandmother, sister and aunt.She will be deeply missed as well by the community atound her. May special memories bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.

Sincerely Gail and Brian Johnson

Message from Harold and Judy2021-10-19 20:57:38

Our thoughts and prayer are with your family at this very sad time.

Harold Judy and Family.

Message from Jeff/Deb Chalmers2021-10-19 20:56:02

Murray & family and extended family:

Please accept our sincere condolences.  We are so very sorry for your loss.

Jeff and Deb

Message from Vern,joan dunlop2021-10-19 20:31:47

our deepest sympathy to the families  ,she was a wonderful person .

 

Message from Bob & Gail Lock2021-10-19 18:59:48

Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.

Message from Helen Fortin and Graeme Ewen2021-10-19 17:33:19

Please accept our most heartfelt condolences on the loss of Janette, a  truly beautiful "inside and out" friend. So many fond memories and wonderful times we had together, will be cherished forever..... Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, wishing you strength and much love during these difficult times...

Message from Dianne Short(Jamieson)2021-10-19 17:29:06

My most sincere condolences to the Thompson and Lowry families. Janette and I have been friends for many years. She certainly was good at calling me after my husband passed away. We had a funny sense of humour and spent alot of time during those phonecalls laughing together. I will really miss those calls. Cherish your memories and speak of her often. You are in my thoughts and prayers

Message from Bob and Maryann Forster2021-10-19 17:09:23

We are very saddened by Janette's passing.  Our most sincere condolences are extended to all the Thompson family and the Lowry family.  We are thinking of all of you.

Message from KEN MAC DONALD 2021-10-19 16:51:17

My sincere condolences Murray and your family at this difficult time.  my thoughts are with you.

Ken Mac Donald

 

Message from Wayne and Arlene Jamieson2021-10-19 15:23:54

Murray and family,

Wayne and I are so sad to hear of Janette’s passing.  She will be greatly missed by many family members and many friends from the surrounding community.  

Wayne and Arlene Jamieson

Message from Arlene Kelly2021-10-19 15:14:52

To: Mr. Thompson, Kenneth, Janine, Adrienne, Keith and families.

So sorry to hear of Mrs. Thompson's passing. I still can't believe it. I have many, many childhood memories of spending time at the farm on 21 with everyone and how welcoming your mom always was. I always felt like a member of the family. The last time I saw her she gave me a pair of slippers that she had made, I will cherish them always. Please know that you all are in my heart and prayers.Just remember there are no goodbyes because wherever you are, she will always be in your heart. Hugs to everyone.

Message from Jean Mason2021-10-19 15:01:28
To Murray &Family, Thompson &Lowrys We offer to you our Sincere Sympathy for Janettes death. She always welcomed us; second Cousins, at the Family Reunions. The statement made that “ She made the World a better place for all who knew her” is certainly true. Wrights, Roy & Edna, Keith & Joanne & Family, Lloyd , Jean.
Message from Bill Arnold/Pierrette Lalande2021-10-19 14:32:25

It is with saddeness that we learned the passing of Jeannette, we knew it was coming, but it is still too fast and too early but i guess God decided otherwise.  Wishing Murray and his family our deepest condolences.  God bless her, May you RIP dear friend and neighbor !! You will be greately miss !!

Message from Jim Taylor2021-10-19 13:50:13

Murray and family, please accept our deepest sympathies.

Jim Nd Crystal Taylor 

Message from Ray and Lois Galbraith2021-10-19 13:45:55

We send our sincere condolences to Murray and all the Thompson and Lowry families. Janette was a special lady whom we will all miss.

 

Message from Sandy and John MacLeod2021-10-19 13:00:43

Dear Murray. Ken (Lorie), Janine (Don), Adrienne (Tony), and Keith (Julie), and Extended Family Members, John and I are very sorry to hear of Janette/Mom's passing. Our deepest sympathies from our home to yours. 

Message from Bob&Pat Plater2021-10-19 12:53:46
So sorry for your loss Our condolences to the Thompson family.
Message from Lyle & Heidi Dudgeon2021-10-19 12:43:28

Our condolences to the Lowry and Thompson families.   We are thinking of you during this time of sadness. Take comfort in the memories you have. 

Message from Allan and Eleanor Rutledge2021-10-19 12:30:34

Our sincere condolences to Murray and the Thompson and Lowry families on the sad loss of Janette. Treasure your wonderful memories.

Message from Doug and Karen Martyn2021-10-19 12:29:38

Murray and family, words cannot express all of our feelings for you and all of your families at this time. She was one of the best and so much like her mother.

Our thoughts are with you. Doug and Karen.

Message from Donald Lillian Pollard2021-10-19 12:06:00

Our Condolences to the Thompson family

Donald @Lillian Pollard

Message from Barry Stinson2021-10-19 10:24:39

OMG, it is with great sadness that we send our deepest sympathy and condoences to the Thompson and Lowry families at this difficult time. We have lost such a wonderfull caring person.

Karen and Barry Stinson

 

 

 

Message from Bob and Pat Cook2021-10-19 10:19:25

So sorry to hear of Janette's passing. Will truly miss sharing those good baritone notes in the choir.  May your family find comfort in our sincere condolences. 

Message from Diane and Bill Clubb2021-10-19 10:17:09

We are sending our condolences to all with the loss of this wonderful person. Diane and Bill

Message from Jean Johnson2021-10-19 09:47:20

My sympathy to all the family. Many happy memories from time spent with the Lowry family when we were kids. Jean (Geddes) Johnson

 

Message from Marjorie and Tom Culbert2021-10-19 09:42:15

Our sincere sympathy to Murray and the Thompson and Lowry Families.She will be missed by many.

Marjorie and Tom Culbert and Family

Message from Ben and Linda Beishuizen2021-10-19 09:32:02

Murray and Families our sincere condolence with the passing of Janet!!

Message from Margot Messenger2021-10-19 09:17:09

Murray & Family 

Our deepest sympathies to the whole family.

Margot Messenger & Earl Lloyd  (Pt. Clark)

Message from Marianne and Larry Irwin2021-10-18 22:28:32

Our condolences to the Thompson and Lowry families during this difficult time. Janette was a wonderful lady and friend to all. 

Message from mike snobelen2021-10-18 22:15:01

Murry and family,

So sorry to hear of your loss!

Mike and Anita Snobelen

Message from Craig & Robin Kummer2021-10-18 22:05:34
Our deepest sympathies to the whole Family. Cherish the good memories.
Message from Jack & Linda Campbell2021-10-18 22:00:24

Our Sincere Sympathy going out to Murray, Kenneth,Laurie,Janine, Don, Adrienne, Tony, Keith & Julie and families along with brothers, sisters ,inlaws & families with the departing of Janette from this earthly life. We are sending along strength, peace, and blessings to help endure in this time of sadness & going forward.

Message from Beckie Robb2021-10-18 21:36:30
Murray and family I am so saddened to hear of Janette’s passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I know that you will all have many loving and wonderful memories to comfort you. She will be missed. Sincerely Beckie Robb
Message from Nancy and Ken Thomson2021-10-18 21:34:57

Such a lovely write up for a lovely lady !  She will be missed by many !  Sincere sympathy to all her family ! 

Message from Anne Mackay2021-10-18 21:28:05

My sincerest condolences to Murray, Kenneth, Janine, Adrienne,  Keith and families. 

Your Mother was a wonderful person who will be forever missed by everyone who knew her.  Thinking of you at this difficult time. 

Message from Lore White2021-10-18 21:10:46
Adrienne and family, so sad to hear of your moms passing. She was a lovely lady and you must have such wonderful memories, I sat beside her during a hockey game a few years ago and I enjoyed her company, my thoughts are with you all.
Message from Ernest Ackert2021-10-18 20:50:33

My thoughts are with you

Message from Edna & Roy Wright2021-10-18 20:23:07

Our  Sincere Condolances to  Murray  and Family;also  the 

Lowry  Family.

Roy  &   Edna  Wright

 

Message from Dale & Pam Armstrong2021-10-18 20:21:21

Our sincere condolences to your family at this difficult time.  Our thoughts are with you.

Dale & Pam

Message from Nancy Copeland 2021-10-18 20:15:50

My sincere condolences to Janette's family and friends.  I enjoyed getting to know her while quilting at Pine River Church.  Such a kind, friendly lady with a wonderful quick wit. She made a difference.

Message from Laurie and Mike Gallant2021-10-18 20:09:47

Murray and family,

Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Janette. She always had a smiling face and was such a gracious lady.  

Message from Helen Needham Fenton, Marnie Anderson Ballantyne2021-10-18 19:45:22

We are saddened to hear of Janette's passing. Our thoughts are with the family.

Marnie and Helen

Message from Peter & Lisa Van Dyke2021-10-18 19:05:00

Sorry for your loss.                                                                               Peter & Lisa.

Message from Robert and Nancy Cumming2021-10-18 19:04:26

So sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you

Message from Marilyn &Terry Kummer2021-10-18 19:00:27
Murray and family , our sincere condolences to all .
Message from Margaret Thompson2021-10-18 18:20:37

So very sorry to hear the news of Janette.  Always remember the good times.  Marg.

Message from Stan & Islay Eby 2021-10-18 18:04:19

Our sincere sympathy to Murray, Ken, Janine, Adrienne, Keith & all the families.  Cherish your memories of a remarkable Wife, mother, grandmother & friend.

Message from Laurie Convay2021-10-18 17:48:09

Our deepest and most sincere condolences on the passing of your amazing Wife, Mom, Grandma and friend.  I am remembering her with smiles and tears today as our hearts have been broken but memories are so sweet.  The Convay Family

Message from Darryl and Lianne2021-10-18 17:38:12

Our sympathies and condolences to the Thompson family for their loss.  So many fond memories of your mom both at the store and at the farm.   Take comfort in the happy memories of the time you spent with her in this time of mourning.   
Darryl, Lianne, Jack and Claire 

Message from Susan & Barry Cliffe2021-10-18 17:38:11

Sending our sincere condolences to the entire family at this sad time. I hope you can find comfort in all the happy memories you have made over the years. Take good care of each other just as she always did for those she loved so well.

Susan & Barry

Message from Jim and Bev Cameron2021-10-18 16:50:25

We are thinking of all of you.  The photo of Jeanette is how I remember her, such a gentle smile.  We visited with her over the years at Ron and Marilyn's cottage Bruce Beach. I also met her and Murray several times at the GBRHC Cancer Center.    She will always be with you in spirit and special memories.

Message from Liz and David Dadson2021-10-18 16:27:06

Dear Murray and all the family, Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Janette. What a warm and wonderful lady, gone way too soon. May God bless and comfort you all during the difficult days ahead. Liz and David Dadson

Message from Mary Cassidy2021-10-18 16:16:16

Murray and all the Thompson/Lowry family:

I am so very sorry for your loss of Janette.  She was a woman of beauty, poise, grace, kindness and faith, with a wicked sense of humour.

May all the wonderful memories keep her warm in your hearts.

Love and prayers, Mary (Fisher/Dawson) Cassidy

 

Message from Joan Hartwick2021-10-18 16:15:49

Dear Murray and families,  I am shocked as I read the obituary for your beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sibling.  I have known Janette a long time, always enjoyed a visit with her.  Treasure the many memories, hold them close to your hearts always!  May God be with you in the days ahead.  Remembered with fond affection, Joan Hartwick

Message from Doreen and Don Steele2021-10-18 14:44:19

We extend our sincere condolences to the Thompson and Lowry families. What a wonderful person Janette was. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our prayers are with you.

Message from Judi Brown 2021-10-18 14:38:07

Janine, Adrienne and family, sending you our deepest condolences. Cherish all the wonderful memories and hold them close to your hearts.  Hugs Judi Brown and Dave MacKenzie

Message from Helen, Dale, Brendan and Kady Orr2021-10-18 13:57:35

Our hearts are with yours.

Message from Dale and Shirley Thompson 2021-10-18 12:49:36

Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories of a very special lady to hold in your hearts forever.  May you be comforted by the outpouring of love and support.  Our heartfelt condolences.

Dale, Shirley and families

 

Message from Jim & Jane Farrell2021-10-18 12:28:54

To Murray and family - we want to express our deepest codolences in the passing of Janette.  We are so glad we had a visit with both of you not that long ago - (by chance) -dropping into your place.  

A lifetime together is never enough. We are thinking of you during this stressful time.  You have so much support behind you, along with your family, in which you & Janette have always been "their" centre.  Thinking of you - memories/pictures help - so grab on to them - always rember "the good times" you've both had through the years.

Message from Bob and Ria Middelkamp2021-10-18 11:45:12

Murray and Family, Our sincere condolences to you all and to the Lowry family with the passing of Janette. She was a lovely person and will be missed by all. 

Message from Brian and Wendy Pollock2021-10-18 11:12:57

It is with love and affection we send our sincere condolences to Murray, Adrienne and Tony, Janine and Don, Kenneth and Laurie, Keith and Julie and all your families in the loss of such a special lady. She will be held in the hearts of many with only wonderful memories of all that her life was about. May your many special memories you hold dear, help you through the times ahead. We hold you close in our hearts and thoughts at this very sad time. Love Brian and Wendy 

Message from Denice and Kevin Kirk2021-10-18 10:52:36

Janette was an amazing, strong, vibrant women who could bake the best tarts!  I will treasure all my memories of spending time at the Thompson household and on our family trips together.  Hugs to all the family.

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