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I, like many of us here, take time out to search for others from our past with the help of Facebook. It's always a small victory when you connect, or when a name from the past finds you.
Today, for some reason, I was searching for a friend that I knew went through some troubled times in the past, but was strong enough to pull through with the help of her children. Something led me on a quest for Janet............The last time I we met, was at a funeral of another close friend about 9 years ago in Toronto. He had just passed suddenly, and was a very close friend and competior during my boat racing days. I remember taking Roy's passing quite hard that sad day, mourning both for him, and thinking of the young family he left behind.
Roy and I had sat down to share stories and reminisce just two weeks before he passed. We sat for an hour or two speaking of the past and sharing laughs and speaking of races and racers from our past before we parted.
On the day of Roy's funeral, I remember thinking how lucky I was to be able to have that time together alone to share what was most important to us in our younger years. I wept openly and hard for Roy that day.........I still have a soft spot in my heart for him, and probably always will.
That same day, another face from the past came to me, a lovely lady named Janet Stager was there to share in my grief, and hear my story of being with Roy again after all the years, just 2 weeks before. I remember her saying to me "What a gift!" as we hugged the tears away. She was another friend from my racing past......Her husband Joe raced 500cc hydroplanes with us for many years.
Janet made me realalize today, that our meeting that sad day, was a gift as well. I just wish I had reconnected with her earlier to thank her. God Speed Janet Stager, I will not forget you!
Servant of God
Canandaigua-Janet E. Stager, age 61 of East Cedarbush Dr., died Monday June 14, 2010 at home with her loving family by her side. She is survived by 2 children, Christopher Stager of Massachusetts and Katherine Stager of Long Island, NY; companion Mr. Carroll Wilcox of Canandaigua; brother Warren (Cissy) McKeon of Pennsylvania; nephew Matthew; niece Heather; godmother Ellen Klingener of North Carolina; godfather John Gerstner of Florida.
Janet moved to Canandaigua from Long Island, NY in 1980. She was an active member and Elder of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Canandaigua. Janet worked as a Dental Hygienist for Dr. Chanler in Naples for many years and also worked for Dr. Borgstrom in Canandaigua. She was a charter member and past president of the Dental Hygienists' Association of NYS, Rochester, 7th District. Janet was a member of Rochester Swing Dance Network. She was an active member of the community. Janet was always involved in her children's academic, athletic and musical activities. She was formerly active in the Canandaigua Parent-Teachers Association.
Friends may call tomorrow(Thursday)from 5-8pm at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 320 S. Pearl St., Canandaigua. Her Funeral Service will be held Friday at 10:00am at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Canandaigua, NY 14424 or the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, 840 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14607. Arrangements are by Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc., Canandaigua.
Today, for some reason, I was searching for a friend that I knew went through some troubled times in the past, but was strong enough to pull through with the help of her children. Something led me on a quest for Janet............The last time I we met, was at a funeral of another close friend about 9 years ago in Toronto. He had just passed suddenly, and was a very close friend and competior during my boat racing days. I remember taking Roy's passing quite hard that sad day, mourning both for him, and thinking of the young family he left behind.
Roy and I had sat down to share stories and reminisce just two weeks before he passed. We sat for an hour or two speaking of the past and sharing laughs and speaking of races and racers from our past before we parted.
On the day of Roy's funeral, I remember thinking how lucky I was to be able to have that time together alone to share what was most important to us in our younger years. I wept openly and hard for Roy that day.........I still have a soft spot in my heart for him, and probably always will.
That same day, another face from the past came to me, a lovely lady named Janet Stager was there to share in my grief, and hear my story of being with Roy again after all the years, just 2 weeks before. I remember her saying to me "What a gift!" as we hugged the tears away. She was another friend from my racing past......Her husband Joe raced 500cc hydroplanes with us for many years.
Janet made me realalize today, that our meeting that sad day, was a gift as well. I just wish I had reconnected with her earlier to thank her. God Speed Janet Stager, I will not forget you!
Servant of God
Canandaigua-Janet E. Stager, age 61 of East Cedarbush Dr., died Monday June 14, 2010 at home with her loving family by her side. She is survived by 2 children, Christopher Stager of Massachusetts and Katherine Stager of Long Island, NY; companion Mr. Carroll Wilcox of Canandaigua; brother Warren (Cissy) McKeon of Pennsylvania; nephew Matthew; niece Heather; godmother Ellen Klingener of North Carolina; godfather John Gerstner of Florida.
Janet moved to Canandaigua from Long Island, NY in 1980. She was an active member and Elder of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Canandaigua. Janet worked as a Dental Hygienist for Dr. Chanler in Naples for many years and also worked for Dr. Borgstrom in Canandaigua. She was a charter member and past president of the Dental Hygienists' Association of NYS, Rochester, 7th District. Janet was a member of Rochester Swing Dance Network. She was an active member of the community. Janet was always involved in her children's academic, athletic and musical activities. She was formerly active in the Canandaigua Parent-Teachers Association.
Friends may call tomorrow(Thursday)from 5-8pm at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 320 S. Pearl St., Canandaigua. Her Funeral Service will be held Friday at 10:00am at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Canandaigua, NY 14424 or the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, 840 University Ave., Rochester, NY 14607. Arrangements are by Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc., Canandaigua.
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