Surrounded by family at Lakeridge Oshawa Hospital on Tuesday March 25, 2025, peacefully passed away at the age of 89.
Janice, loving wife of the late Nimal de Silva (2018). Cherished mother of Melanee (Stephen), Shihan (predeceased), Dolly (Dave) and Dinalie. Beloved grandmother/nana will be fondly remembered by Sarah (Michael), Renee (Shane), Nicole (Ashwyn), Isabella (Mitchell) and Aaron and as well as,
great-grandchildren, Sophie, Mason and Ezra. Also by her fur babies, Salem, Cabo, Theo, Murphy, Rooney and Chewy. Cherished daughter of the late Clarine Perera and daughter-in-law of the late Stanislous and Maureen de Silva. Dearest sister to Bernice (late Terry), Desmond (Blossom), the late Brinsley (Barbara), the late Maxine (the late Douglas), and Erin (the late Sena). Loved sister-in-law to Rohith (Hyacinth), Ranganie (the late Reggie), Pemsiri (Gene), the late Mithra (Malini), Preethie (the late Prince), Mihiri (the late George), the late Nisal (Sunendra), and Suranee(the late Nalaka).
Her memory will also be remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Janice will be missed by all family and friends.
A visitation for Janice will be held Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Paul O'Connor Funeral Home, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough, ON M1R 2Y8. Following the visitation will be a funeral mass at 11:30 AM at Saint Thomas More Parish, 2234 Ellesmere Rd, Toronto, ON M1G 3M9. A Private Burial will take place following the Funeral Mass.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Lakeridge Oshawa Hospital “Supportive Care Unit” and the Terry Fox Foundation will be accepted by the family