Janet Ross Renault

Beloved wife of the late Rev. Dr. Les Renault (1996), passed away peacefully at the WillowGrove. Jan was the daughter of Grace and William Kerr. Jan leaves behind Wendy (Bill), Steve (Lisa), and Dan (Elaine), and grandchildren, Brandon, Heather, Caleb, Joshua, Levi, Ryan, and Haley, and great graddaughters Adia and Faryhn. Mom’s sisters Betty and Lorna will miss her, and she is pre deceased by brothers John and George and sister Grace. Mom will be missed by sister and brothers in law and many nieces and nephews and many friends, including best friend for eight decades, Dorothy. Mom joined dad in serving (Presbyterian Churches) at Laural Lee in Sarnia, First Presbyterian in Brockville, Chedoke in Hamilton, St Andrews in Corunna and St Andrews in Sarnia and Central in Hamilton. Mom was active in all of these ministries and has many friends from each of these church families. Mom was an amazing minister’s wife, making people feel welcome, comfortable, and well fed. Mom loved family and church and enjoyed activities at church and shopping. Mom was very proud of her family’s accomplishments. Mom, we miss your shortbread and fudge. Jan will be deeply missed. Many thanks for the wonderful care mom received at the Wellington retirement home and her 8 years at the Willowgrove. Cremation has taken place. Family will receive friends at CRESMOUNT FUNERAL HOME, 322 Fennell Ave. E., on Thursday, May 2nd from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A celebration of Jan’s life with take place at Chedoke Presbyterian Church, 865 Mohawk Rd. W., on Friday, May 3rd at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations made to PWS&D, World Vision or Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.cresmountfennellchapel.com