Janet Mary Snow

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our dear Momma, Janet Mary Snow (nee Tilley) at the age of 84 in Cambridge. On Monday, April 7, 2025, our dad and dear brother Donny came down from heaven to take her by the hands and lead her into the clouds. She was surrounded by the people she loved most – Debbie & Angelo, Sherrie, Sherry and her six grandchildren.

Momma will be lovingly remembered by her two daughters Debbie and husband Angelo Donatelli and Sherrie Snow; Daughter-in-Law Sherry Snow; her six cherished grandchildren Julia (Shaun), Jennica (Simon), Chloe (Riley), Max Donatelli, and Paige & Gracie Snow; Sister-in-Laws Rosalind (Frank) Abily, Linda Snow; Brother-in-Laws Lorne (Melita) Snow, Derrick (Loretta) Snow; many treasured nieces, nephews, close friends Wayne and Sandy and many other dear friends. We can’t forget her fur great grand puppy Kaia who loved her Nana as she always knew she would sneak her good treats.

She was predeceased by her loving husband of 60 years, David Snow, cherished son Donald “Donny”; she was the last of her 10 siblings Jack (Leah), Herb (Cassie), Ken (Rose), Gordon (Doris), Bernice (Edgar) Rogers, Jean (Jim) Harnum, Floss (Guy) Evans, Fred (Annetta), Warrick (Joan), Charlie (Ethel); Sister-in-Law Elizabeth (Frank) Finlayson, Brother-in-Law Bob (Kathy) Snow; Parents William & Annie Tilley (nee Hederson); Parents-in-Law Maxwell & Mary Jane Snow (nee Bright).

Our Momma was born in Buchans, Newfoundland on February 9, 1941. After marrying our dad, they eventually moved the family to Ontario where they spent the remainder of their life. Mom devoted her life taking care of her own children as well as those of many others. Over the years she babysat well over 100 kids. She treated them like they were her own and they loved her like their own mother often not wanting to leave at the end of the day. It was a piece of cake for her to pile five little ones in the car to take them grocery shopping. Baking homemade bread and getting their little hands to help was a treasure to watch.

Mom loved the trailer at West Montrose family campground where she spent the last 45 years. Always looking forward to the summer where she could enjoy campfires, gardening, bingo, strolls down to the river on her “Camping Queen” scooter but most of all the friendships she made along the way.

Growing up our friends and her friends all called her Ma. She was Momma to everyone. She had many nicknames over the years; Ma, Momma, Ma Till, Jenny, Jeanette but the one she cherished most was Nana. She was proud to be a Nana and treasured each of her six grandchildren. She helped mold them to be kind, caring, creative, and fun-loving young adults.

Our family creativity came from Mom. She could knit, sew, cook, bake, and craft. She could make magic with those hands. Her generosity and kindness were a big part of her personality that made people drawn to her. We are certain that everyone she met either left with a pair of slippers, mitts or hat or all three. She had the biggest heart, a great sense of humor and the most positive outlook on life.

We are all honoured to have been a part of her life. Memories we made over the years will be cherished for our lifetime. Until we meet again Momma – we Love you.

The family wishes to send a special thank you to the ICU nursing staff Preet, Gladys and Rebecca at Cambridge Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion during Momma’s last moments of life.

Memorial donations may be made in Janet’s name to the Canadian Lung Association.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Coutts Funeral Home located at 96 St. Andrews Street in Cambridge. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. A celebration of her life will take place in the Chapel on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 2 pm with one hour of visitation from 1-2 pm. Refreshments will be served in the reception room following her celebration.