Suddenly, but peacefully with family by her side at LHSC – Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the age of 71. Beloved wife and soul mate of the late Brian “Spanky” Ankers (2015). Amazing and loving mother of Brad and Tina of Exeter, Mike and Ashley and Jenn and Mo all of Lucan. Proud Grammie of Kara (Dylan), Dannika (Justin), Hailie, Darlene, Madison, Tyler, and Charlie. Proud GG of Lilliana “Lillypad”. Dear sister of Jean Hickson, Linda Snider, Marilyn Carter, Pat and John Ward, Grace and Bob Lassaline, Dave and Linda Smith, Sheila and Brian Dinney, Doug and Noreen Smith, and Sherrie and Andy Ross and sister-in-law of Linda Thompson. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by her parents Leonard and Doreen (Campbell) Smith, parents-in-law Donald and Betty Ankers, brothers-in-law Terry Hickson and Dave Gardiner, nephew Caleb Lassaline, great-nephew Nicholas Smith, and 2nd Ave neighbour Darcey MacKay. Dearly missed by her 2nd Ave family at Ruston Family Campground.
Janet spent many years working at FM96 with Corus Entertainment as a radio programmer, a role she truly enjoyed. For more than 40 summers, she could be found at the trailer, where she formed countless friendships and meaningful connections. An avid bowler, Janet looked forward to Monday nights at Lucan Lanes with her ladies’ bowling league. Above all else, family was always at the heart of Janet’s life and meant more to her than anything.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Friday evening from 5 – 9 PM.
Janet’s funeral service will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, Exeter on Saturday, December 20th at 11 AM. Cremation to follow with a private family interment St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye at a later date.
Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh
Donations to the Nicholas Smith Memorial Foundation or for an additional Defibrillator for the Lucan Community Centre (cash or cheques payable to: Township of Lucan Biddulph) would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Juduth darling
I was so sorry to hear that Janet passed so suddenly.. please accept my loving condolences to all her families..
Judy Darling
Janyce and Bill Mardlin
Our condolences to all of the families for your loss.
Sarah
Thoughts from family far away. May memories of her love and humor make you smile and keep her personality alive.
Sarah
Jim and Helen Hearn
Our sincere sympathy to all Janet’s loved ones. She will be missed.
Jim and Helen
Marilyn Pritchard
To all of Janet’s Family
Sending my deepest sympathies to all of you.
Sincerely
Marilyn Pritchard
Kay Tripp
To the Ankers Families..My sincere condolences.
Reg and Joan Crawford
Our deepest condolences to both families. Your memories will last you forever.
Scott and Michelle Rummell
Brad, Mike, Jenn and families, and the Smith family;
Sending our deepest condolences to you. It was always a pleasure to run into Janet out and about. Her funeral was a beautiful tribute to her. Hold your memories close to your hearts.
Scott and Michelle
Bev Eckert
Keeping Janet’s family and friends in my thoughts and prayers. I so enjoyed working beside Janet for many years as we “Played in Traffic” for the radio stations….it was an amazing roller coaster ride there but wouldn’t trade it for the world. I have so many wonderful memories. Hugs and prayers to all.
Mark&Judy Cronyn
To the Ankers and Smith Families.
So sorry to hear of Janet’s passing. Our thoughts are with all of you today.
Mark, Judy and family
Bob and Nancy Rushton
Our sincere condolences to all of Janet’s family and friends.
Dale & Linda Froats
To the Ankers and Smith family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Janet. Our condolences to all your family.
Gord and Brenda Moon
Brad, Mike, Jenn, and the Ankers, and Smith families,
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Janet.
Please know our thoughts are with all of you.
Bob and Nancy Campbell
Sending our condolences to the Ankers and Smith families at this sad time. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeremy Becker
Sincere Condolences to the Anker & Smith Families on your loss.
Mike and Gail Loyens
To all of Janet’s family, our thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time. ❤️
Liz Hodgins & Al Gates
To Anker & Smith Families,
Our sincere condolences on Janet’s passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time . May your memories help you now & in the days going ahead. 🙏
Margaret Watt
Brad ,Tina .Jen, Moe ,Mike and Ashley and the Ankers and Smith Families
My Sincere Condolences to you all at this sad time. Lucan Bowling Lanes and generations of the Ankers and Smith Families were closely connected for many years. Janet will be greatly missed .Cherish your memories Thinking of you
Sheila Hodgins & families
To the Smith and Ankers family I send you my sincere condolences. Many years ago Janet would often times babysit my kids such a sweet young girl. Keep all your memories of Janet close to your heart it will help you all through the very sad days ahead. Rest in peace Janet with your Spanky.
Greg Campbell
Greg and Launda Campbell
Our sincere condolences to the Ankers and Smith families for your loss may all those good memories never fade
Steve & Kim Bowman
Dear Jenn and Mo
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother.
Bob & Cathy Moore
Our sincere condolences to The Smith & Ankers Family, thoughts & prayers are with you during this sad time. RIP Janet!
Joanne & Gord Hardy
To the Ankers and Smith family:
Sincere sympathy for your loss. Janet will be missed in the community. May she rest in peace.
Linda Finkbeiner
Brad, Tina and family. My sincere condolences on the passing of your mom. May you find comfort in your memories.
Dennis and Cindy White
Brad , Mike , Jen and families. All the Smith families ,
Sending our deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of Janet. She will be missed by many people. Share your memories and you know that she will be in your hearts forever
Janet Bumstead
To the Smith and Ankers family
My sincere condolences on Janet’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this sad time and I hope all your great memories help in the days going forward.
Joyce Sovereign
Brad, Mike, Jen and families
I was so sorry to hear of your Moms death, I’m so sorry for you all.
To all Janet’s siblings, I send my sincere sympathy, and to her sister in law Linda, I send my caring thoughts.
May god comfort each one of you, during this very hard time.
Gary and Linda Hayter
To the Smith and Ankers families. Gary and I were so sorry to hear of Janet’s passing. Prayers and our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Linda and Dave Barr
So very sorry to hear of Janet’s passing. Our hearts go out to the family at this very sad time.
Hilda & Archie Appelman
Dear Brad, Mike, Jen, My thoughts are with you and your families at this time-take care and remember the wonderful memories that you have of her.
Rick and Wilma Freeman
We are so sorry to hear of Janet’s passing. Please know we are thinking of both families. Condolences to you all
Joan & Dave Goddard
Our deepest sympathy to both the Ankers and Smith families. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Brian and Sharon Haskett
Our deepest condolences and love to the Ankers and Smith families at this sad time.
Brian and Sharon Haskett
And families.
Wayne & Julie Pryce
Our deepest condolences to all of you.
Cherish all those treasured memories in your hearts.
Don and Diane Williams
To the Smith and Ankers Families. Please accept our sincere condolences at this sad time in your lives
Greg & Brenda Dayman (Campbell)
Sending our Condolences to All the Anker’s & Smith Families! May your memories bring you comfort in the days & months ahead.
Don Lankin
My deepest condolences to the Ankers & Smith families
Mac and Steve Hosking
Ankers and Smith Family,
Sorry for your loss.
Our sincerest condolences.
Nancy Vandergulik
My condolences to the Ankers and Smith Families. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Pamela Abbas Akl (Dunnell)
So very sorry for your loss.
Liz Jenkin
Brad, Jen, Mike and extended family
May the wonderful memories of your Mom help ease your suffering.
It is so hard to say goodbye to someone so loved but I hope you can find the strength to get through this loss.
My heartfelt condolences to all
Sue Cooper
To the Smith and Ankers families
My condolences to you all. May the support of those around you and your memories of your loved ones bring you peace.
Larry & Bonnie Gould
To All Janet’s Loved Ones; Thinking of you all at this sad time, hoping memories of fun times help ease the feeling of loss and sadness. Hugs to comfort you.
Debbie Mackay
Dear Jenn & Mo, Brad & Tina, Mike & Ashley: Your Mom was a very special friend 🧡 We spent so many days reminiscing, laughing & just hanging out. Times spent at the trailer & in Florida. 2nd Ave will not be the same without her.
I will miss her so much, but knowing that she has joined your Dad & they’ll be up there, laughing with Darcy, makes me happy. See you again my friend.
Love to the entire Anker family 🤗
Linda & Jim Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the family, so sorry for your loss.
Cathy and Bruce Cornish
To the Smith and Ankers family
We are truly sorry for the lost of Janet.
Please accept our condolences in this very difficult time and know that we are thinking of you all.
Fred Campbell
My condolences to all of the Ankers & Smith families
Nancy Bieber
To all the Ankers and Smith families
I am so sorry to hear of Janet’s passing all the memories you all have and I’m sure there’s lots will help you through this very difficult time. My sincere condolences to you all
Dave and Carmen Jones
Dear Ankers family,
We send our condolences to your family at this very sad time of loss.
Anytime we think of your Mom and Dad, the pictures in our mind shows them smiling, surrounded by friends and family and probably doing something in, for or about Lucan.
Brenda Farr and Carl
My thoughts and Prayers go out to the families, Brad your mom has raised a very loving kind hearted gentlemen. And Doug if your sister was anything like you I am sure she was a beautiful lady. God bless you all. Thinking about you all at this difficult time, be strong but also give yourself time to grieve. See you in the New year hugs to your families.
Melva Desjarlais
Brad, Mike, Jenn and families. I was so sorry to hear of your Mom’s illness and sudden passing. I am happy to have met her and your Dad the few times I did. I will be thinking of you all. Take care and love to you all.
Brian & Nancy Campbell
So sorry to hear of Janet’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with family at this difficult time.
Brenda and Fred Smith
Brad Mike Jen and families
Sorry for your loss
But she is back in the arms of her love
Always keep the good times close to your hearts
Hugs
Perry & Maria
Brad and family
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your mom
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
God Bless
John Charbonneau and Debbie Hillman
Jenn and Mo we so sorry to hear of your moms passing. May your memories comfort you in the days ahead. Hugs.
RON AND GLENDA LINDENFIELD
To All The Ankers and Smith Families
Our Deep Sincere Condolences, so sad to lose a Mother
Collette & Scott Brown
We want to pass along our condolences to the Anker family and to all other family members as well. Janet was a wonderful person and am so glad we crossed paths. Thinking of Mike & Jenn & family ..lots of love and hugs. RIP Janet xo
Sharon Campbell Bob Cornish
I’m truly sorry to hear about Janet my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Ruth Hosford
Jen, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom.
The first time I met her was when she came to the bakery “begging” me to take you on!
Your many wonderful memories will help you through this difficult time. The loss of your Mom will be heartbreaking for you.
Lorna Wernham
So very sorry Brad, Tina, Doug, Noreen, Sheila, Brian & all family members for the loss of your beloved loved one. Your in my thoughts & prayers. May you find comfort in your memories.
Diane Ellyatt
So sorry to hear of the passing of Janet, I have many good memories of both your mom and dad, through baseball, bowling, hugs
Nancy & Craig Boxer
Our deepest condolences to Brad, Mike, Jenn and all Smith and Ankers family. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with now and always. Hold your memories close.
Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber
To all of my Smith Cousins.
Sorry to hear of Janet’s passing. I know you all have many memories to keep her alive in your hearts. Cherish these memories and she will walk beside you all forever unheard and unseen. Sending love and prayers to you all.
Tom Hearn
To the Anker’s Family,
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. You have my sincere condolences.
Shawn and Bev Dayman and family
Brad, Mikey, and Jennifer and families;
Jean and family;
Dave and Linda and family and the rest of the Smith families;
Sending you all love and prayers at this difficult time. Janet was always smiling and laughing…I remember ladies night bowling fun and just seeing and being around both Janet and Spanky-many laughs when they were together and around. I was lucky to know them both!
Nothing I can say will help heal the hurt you all are feeling at this difficult time.
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of your Mom, Grandma, Sister and Aunt.
Bob & Brenda Smith
Brad, Mike, Jenn and families,
So sorry to hear of your Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma’s passing. We had some great times at the bowling alley whether it was a league or tournament. Keep all your memories close to your heart. Remember she is now with the love of her life and both are angels watching down on your families.
Morgann and Andrew Crowley
Mikey and Ash, Jenn and Mo, Brad and Tina, and the kids.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you all. We are thinking of you.
Pete & Pat Van Geleuken
Please accept Our sincere & deepest condolences to the Smith & Ankers families on your loss of this amazing woman. Special hugs to her children & their families. May she rest in the sweetest peace.
Jeff & Teresa Young
Brad Mike Jen and family So sorry to hear of your loss We have great memories of the Albert street group. Our thoughts go out to you all
Sheila Butchart
Brad, Mike, Jenn and family also the Smith siblings, my condolences and prayers to each of you.
Many memories of baseball and Fireman parties with Janet and Brian
Go in peace
Gary Campbell and Jan Collings
My sincere condolences to the Ankers family and the Smith family
Sue Wilson
Brad and Tina and family, entire Ankers and Smith families, heartfelt condolences on your loss. Cherish your precious memories. May you find peace and comfort from your faith, family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Big hugs.
George Dauncey
To Janet’s children and grandchildren, the entire Smith family and Janet’s close friends
My condolences to you all on the loss of your Mom, Grandma, Sister and friend
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Shelley Martin
Janet and Spanky were very dear neighbors to us on Albert St and in turn became lifelong acquaintances. Janet you will be dearly missed by your family who were most important to you and your camping family along with all who knew you. I hope you and Spanky are having a beer and catching up. Heaven has another angel 🩷
Wayne and Judy Darroch
Bad, Mike, Jenn and the Smith Family, Judy and I send our sincere condolence with the lose of Janet, Mother, Sister, Grandma, and a friend to many over the years. May all the good memories be remembered with the lose of a gentle lady.
Aunt Grace and Uncle Bob and family
To Brad, Mike, Jenn and families
We are saddened and grieving with you at this time. We so enjoyed our FaceTime with your Mom. Even though we don’t see each other you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all. Many hugs.
Murray and Edith Yeo
To All of Janet’s Family
We are so saddened to read of Janet’s passing. Your family is so wonderfully tight knit. Always there to support each other. Many Happy memories for any and all of us to keep Janet in our heart. Thinking of you all.
Doug and Deb Hilbert
Jenn and Mo and family,
Thinking of you during this very difficult time. Our sincere condolences to you!
Your Mom was a very special lady and always made us feel welcome at the trailer!❤️
Joan & Bob Finkbeiner
Our thought and Prayers are with you at this sad time she will always be with you in hearts. With all the memories she has given each and everyone of her children. God Bless
Dave and Joanne Walzack
To the Smith and Ankers families. We are so saddened to hear of Janet’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Brenda Morgan
To the entire family and friends of this amazing woman,, Don and I want to offer our sincerest condolences to you all. Brad,, I hope she got to open her stocking this year,, but if not, I am sure that Brian will have a special one ready and waiting for her when she gets to him. Although both your parents have now passed on, the impact that they both had on your lives will live on in all of you forever. I know you will all continue to make them proud,, just like you always have!! Sending warm hugs your way,, you are in our thoughts,, and prayers.
Sandra and Ron Dickert
So sorry to hear of your mother sister grandma and great grandma’s passing our hearts go out to you all Brad Doug Sheila and families you will all be in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Sandra and Ron Dickert
Alex Westman
My sincere condolences to the Ankers family . She was a wonderful lady.