Passed away peacefully in Brussels on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Born on November 27, 1925, Janie was in her 100th year.
Beloved wife of the late Frank Golding (2018) for over 60 years. Much loved mother of Elizabeth Scott, and the late Mark Golding (2013). Treasured Grandma of Denny (Ashleigh), Tory (Jeff), Marissa (Zack), and Ethan (Desiree). Loving GG of Mary Jane; Evie, Wes, Rhett; Lily, Violet; and Wrenley. Janie will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law Helen and Tom Wilbee, and her parents Peter & Mae (Sinclair) Moffat. Also predeceased by her in-laws; Evelyn and Paddy Perrett, Arthur & Viola Golding, Dorothy & Jim Mark, Marjory & Ross Montgomery.
Janie Golding was born on “the Second of Stanley”, on the Sinclair family’s home farm.
Athletic from an early age, and always a bit of a tomboy, she loved visiting her relatives on family farms as she grew up, with lots of nooks and crannies to explore and animals to ride and crops to pick.
Settling in Seaforth just in time to start school, the family made their home there for many years. Always bright, she accelerated through school, and with her talent for numbers and a gift for rapid calculation, bookkeeping and bank work was a natural career fit.
After she and Frank married, they lived on several air force bases. The family grew to 4, and they eventually settled back in their hometown of Seaforth as Frank was nearing retirement. Janie returned to her job at the “POSO” bank and was active in many charitable groups in the community.
Janie was a charter member of the very first junior choir at Northside United Church in Seaforth, and continued to be a choir member at Northside until she retired from senior choir in her 80’s. She loved singing, and that gift has found its way to some of her grandchildren.
She enjoyed her grandchildren immensely and loved spending time with them, whether in Florida or at home. Most enjoyable were sleepovers. Janie was an excellent cook and was especially adept at pies. She and Frank canned and preserved almost everything grown in their garden.
Visits from the grandchildren, and then the great grandchildren were the highlight in her days. She loved to see them as often as they could come. She was never happier than when she was listening to their stories or sharing a cuddle on her lap.
Visitation will be held at Northside United Church, 54 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Friday, May 30th from 10:30 – 11:30 AM, where Janie’s Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 PM. Cremation with interment Maitlandbank Cemetery, Seaforth. A reception will follow in the church hall.
Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of choice would be appreciated.
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Lori Streifler
Dear Liz and family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your wonderful mom, who was such an important part of the life of my late mother, Elizabeth Lois Moffat Streifler. As first cousins, they were very close, and made a formidable trio with dear Helen (Wilbee). I have fond memories of seeing the three of them together, laughing and reminiscing about childhood adventures.
Sending love from Los Angeles,
Liz Haro
Liz – So sorry to hear about your mom. Loved all those sweet pictures!
Hugs and peace to you and your family.
Liz Haro
Gary and Dianne Bennett
So sorry for your loss
Julie Bell
It’s tough to hear that we have lost another member of the Golding-Wilbee-Tilley-Bell cohort. I have great memories and photos of their frequent get togethers. How wonderful it is that they had such a long friendship. We don’t see that often these days. I mourn the loss of this wonderful woman with you.
Julie Bell
Mary Longstaff
Liz. My condolences to your family.
She will be missed. Mary
Anne dayman
Liz and family I was so sad to hear of Jane’s passing. She was a sweet and caring talented lady and definitely one of my favorites. She had a wonderful life may she be at peace.
Joanne Maloney Flanagan
Liz and family, Sending my condolences on the loss of your Mom. Our Community has lost a fine lady.
Mary Wilson
Dear Elizabeth,
My heart goes out to you and your Family. Janie was an amazing person, and she touched so many lives with her passion for people, music, and her gentle kindness. Her greatest joy was her beautiful family. Within our hearts and in our memories, those we love remain with us always.
In deepest sympathy,
Mary (Oke) Wilson
Carol Bell
My heart is with you today Liz. Your folks and the Wilbees have always been almost-relatives to our family. I have a lifetime of fond memories.
Terry and Jill Johnston
Liz and family. What a gem of a lady, mother, grandmother and a community advocate. I know you and your family Liz will have a lifetime of memories to share long into the future.
Glenda Feeney
Liz and family. Condolences on the loss of your Mom, Grandmother and Great grandmother.
Larry and Dianne McGrath
Liz and family. We extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a fine lady who will leave a lasting impression on future generations. Lar
Linda Ferguson
Liz
You and your family are in our thoughts and hearts.
Our sincere condolences.
Cathy Smith
Hi Liz and family,
We have such fond memories of your mom and Dad at the lake. Our deepest condolences to you all.
Marion and Cathy Smith
Donna and Harry Arts
Our deepest sympathies Liz with the passing of your Mom.
Donna and Harry Arts
Laurie Bell Harron
Dear Liz and family: We are so sorry to hear of your mother Janie’s passing. I have many fond memories of her . Your parents were life long friends with mine (Neil and Edna Bell) she will be missed and remembered fondly with Love
Laurie and Dave Harron
Rick & Carol Veens
Dear Tory, Jeff and family as well as all your extended relatives. We were very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear grandmother. I know how much you loved and cherished her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with the difficult days ahead.
Take comfort in all the beautiful memories you shared together.
Becky Jervis
Liz, Tori, Denny, Marissa, Ethan & Families,
I’m so sorry to hear about Jane. My heart goes out to you all—thinking of you during this tough time.
💕 Love from Becky, Chris, Madison, Dylan & Carson
Jane Cann
Sorry for your loss.
Jane Cann
Marion Hunt
Liz and family – I am sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Bryan Vincent
Liz and family, so sorry to hear of Janie’s passing. So enjoyed talking to Janie and Frank over the years at Northside!
Sheila G Macgregor
Dear Liz and family, So very sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. I remember how dedicated she was to both her family and her church family. Remembering you all in prayer, Sheila
Allan Carter
Liz and Family, sorry to hear of Janie’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. We enjoyed chatting with her.
Treasure your many memories
Allan & Karen Carter
Joanne Holland
Liz, Denny, Tory, Ethan, Marissa and families,
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope all your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. My sincere condolences to all of you.
Linda and Jerry Allin
Condolences to you Liz and all of Janie’s family and extended family. Will be thinking of you as you say goodbye to such a lovely lady.
Tracie Bartliff
So sorry for your loss 🩷
Thinking of you all of you!
Darren, Tracie, Carleigh & Rachel xo
Carolanne Doig
To the Golding families my sincere sympathy. What a long and wonderful life you were able to share with Janie. Treasure the memories.
Nancy Denham
What an amazing life she had! She was such a great lady who was always willing to chat with everyone, with a smile on her face. She will be missed by many. Prayers to the family.
Janice Finlayson
Sorry for your loss Liz and family, Janie was a wonderful person and always made me laugh I’ll never forget going to church with her it was awesome loved every bit of it. I feel bad after Covid I didn’t visit but it was a difficult time but always had her in my heart ♥️
Big hugs Janice and Brett
Cindy Engel
Liz and family, sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, my thoughts and prayers are with you all, hugs
Dorothy Medd + Russ Jackson
Liz and Family: So sorry to read of your Mom, grandmother and great grandmother’s passing. Thinking of everyone during this difficult time and sending hugs.
Dorothy + Russ
Joy Ross
Sending sincere condolences to Janie’s Family, she was a lovely lady, alway ready for a chat, what a wonderful life she has lived, She will certainly be missed, RIP Janie,
Julie Gagnier
Dear Libby and kids
I’m so very sorry to hear of the passing of Jane. My deepest sympathies to all of you.❤️Julie
Carol Deichert
So very sorry to hear about your grandma Marissa. Sending much love and prayers to you and the whole family. Hugs to you ❤️ Carol
Fred Tilley
Sending sincere sympathy to Janie’s family. Remembering all the good times together with our friends- cards, dancing, meals, travel. She was very proud of her family and she was lucky to be with you for a long time.
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Liz and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Helen Southgate and family
To Janie’s entire family we send our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers. She was a lovely lady. She and Frank were part of my parents’ (Fred & Betty Tilley) close circle of friends, along with Tom & Helen, and the Bells and others throughout the years. They spent lots of quality time together.
I have fond memories of their deep friendship with our family.
May your memories bring comfort and peace in the days ahead.
MARY REYNOLDS
Liz and family, heartfelt condolences to all of you. Janie was a special lady. I always loved having a chat with her. Glad she was able to make special memories with all of you.
Mary
Connie Trotter
Liz and family. I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful mom, and gramma. Janie was a wondering lady and I always enjoyed chatting with her at church. She is certainly missed. Treausure all your memories, of this amazing lady.
Connie Trotter