Janet Lillian Guthrie

Peacefully at Hillsdale Estates, Oshawa on June 5, 2015 in her 78th year, after a valiant struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 51 years, Jack Guthrie, in December 2009. Loving mother of Darrell Guthrie and Karen Guthrie-Douse, and mother-in-law of Alexis (Mowbray) Guthrie and Andy Douse. Janet was a proud and adored grandmother of Lisa (William Gordon) and Lana Guthrie, and Kevin, Elyse and Breanne Douse. Survived by her brother, Frank (Allan) Bigelow, and sisters-in-law, Shirley Bigelow, Marg Armstrong, Evelyn and Velma Guthrie. Predeceased by her eldest brother, Dr. William (Bill) Bigelow, and her parents, Frank and Lillian (Westlake) Bigelow. Janet was born on the family farm in Bethany, Ontario and resided in Peterborough after her marriage in 1958 and then in Oshawa from 1966 onwards. She retired from A&P (Five Points Mall in Oshawa) in 2000 and enjoyed crafts, gardening, travelling and her grandchildren for several years. Janet resided at Hillsdale Estates for the past three years. The family would like to thank the staff of Trillium Trail for their compassionate care with special mention to her incredibly devoted personal caregiver, Bonnie Geroux, and the staff of Home Instead Senior Care. The family will receive friends at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Tuesday, June 9th at 11:30 a.m. until time of Service in the Chapel at 12:30 p.m. Janet will be laid to rest at Rosemount Cemetery in Peterborough. Memorial donations to the Canadian Red Cross would be appreciated by the family.