BOLAND, The Honourable Janet Lang Statten -
Janet died peacefully at her home in Toronto on February 19, 2019 after 95 wonderful and vibrant years of life.
Janet was elegantly able to combine a career as a legal trail-blazer with the role of dedicated wife and mother.
Surviving Janet are her two sons, Christopher (Tara Mackenzie) and Nicholas (Laura Gartrell). Janet was predeceased by her son, Michael (Catherine Taylor).
Janet's charm, pursuit of excellence and adventurous spirit lives on in her nine grandchildren, Andrea, Cavan, Tiernan, Cameron, Christopher-Charles, Nicole, Johnny, Natalie and Kate. They all admire her as a role model and affectionally called her "Jannie."
She was born in Kitchener on December 6, 1923 and was the eldest daughter of George and Miriam Lang. Following in her mother's footsteps, Janet attended the Kenwood Convent of the Sacred Heart in Albany, New York. Upon completion of high school, Janet returned to Canada and attended Waterloo Lutheran College (now Wilfrid Laurier University), where she was the editor of the school newspaper and President of the student body.
She forged ahead when her husband John sadly passed away in 1976.
Janet was devoted to her two younger sisters, Sheila Hinton (Hal Hinton) and Joan Farrell (Colonel Peter Farrell); as well as her nieces and nephews. Although the "3 Sisters" were often separated by large distances, they always brought their families together.
In the 1980s, they conspired to create a family golf tournament called the "Lang Cup" which spans borders and generations. It continues annually to this day with an ever-expanding roster and level of enthusiasm.
Janet was fortunate to find true love a second time when she married Dr. Taylor "Tay" Statten, father of Lyn Statten (Fred Boden), Judy Walter (Eric) and Taylor "Tike" Statten (Suzanne). Dr. Tay passed away in 2016 at the age of 101. Janet's affection for the Statten family was a highlight of her last 20 years.
The family will forever be grateful for the tremendous care and friendship given to Janet over many years by Catalina Luceno. Janet is sure to be Swinging in the Moonlight with some of her favourite family and friends.
In keeping with her wishes, cremation has occurred.
A funeral Mass will take place at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 78 Clifton Road, Toronto on Friday, March 22nd at 10:30 a.m. There will be visitation on Thursday, March 21st from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Humphrey Funeral Home, 1403 Bayview Avenue.
Donations in Janet's memory may be made to Taylor Statten Camping Bursary Fund.
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