HENRY: Janet Lynne (Rock) of Goderich

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Janet Henry (née Rock) on November 2, 2026, in Goderich, Ontario, at the age of 84.  

Born in South Porcupine, Ontario, on July 21, 1942, Janet spent her childhood in the North, developing a lifelong affection for family, friends and the great outdoors.  

Janet had a profound, unconditional love for her family. Janet is predeceased by her parents, Sam Rock and Newsham Hanneberry, her brother, Jim Rock, her brother-in-law Peter Henry, her beloved daughter Katherine and her son-in-law Reg Wilson. Janet is survived by her husband, Mike, her sister-in laws Lynne and Joan, her daughter, Kristine and cherished grandchildren Emily, Jacob and Noah. Janet recently spread her love and warmth further afield, welcoming Kristine’s new husband, Chris, into the fold with open arms, along with his children, Matthew and Kayla.   

While studying at Western University, Janet met her lifelong love Mike Henry, who would become her soulmate, travel companion and partner in all. She loved Mike deeply, and after marrying in 1964, they began a beautiful journey of over six decades the highlight being their  daughters Katherine and Kristine and their three grandkids Emily, Jake and Noah.  

Janet and Mike spent their first 20 years in Toronto. There, Janet dedicated the majority of her career to clerical work while balancing her family life. A passionate skating enthusiast, she judged figure skating across Toronto for decades and later across Huron County as well.  Janet and her family have countless fond memories of their summers spent at Meneset Trailer Park and at the Henry family cottage south of Goderich.  

In the early nineties, Janet and Mike realized their dream of retiring to Goderich, a town that brought them both an immense amount of joy. Janet quickly immersed herself in the 

community playing baseball for years and earning the affectionate nickname “Woody” as one of the very last players to step up to the plate with a traditional wooden bat. Janet was also a member of the Hospital Auxiliary, a lively participant in the local bowling league, and an avid walker.  

For decades, Janet was the official “garden overseer” at their home on Essex Street. Her favourite way to end a hard day of supervising Mike’s yard work endeavours was to sit back and enjoy the beauty of the backyard with him over a gin and tonic. Janet loved the camaraderie of playing cards with friends, a quiet game of solitaire, and the sound of music in her home, particularly festive tunes over the holidays.  

An enthusiastic traveller, Janet explored the world with Mike. Their adventures took them to China, Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, New Zealand, and a memorable 11 week camping trip to Australia which gave them a special, deep love for the country. Janet and Mike loved domestic travel as well, with road trips to Halifax, Vancouver, and many beautiful places in between. She and Mike also enjoyed many warm and wonderful winters in Florida and Texas where they created more fun memories together.  

In her final years, Janet’s happiest moments were spent with Mike by the fire, sipping hot chocolate, watching the neighbourhood dogs walk by, and recounting happy family memories -often focused on grandchildren. Emily, Jake, and Noah will forever remember the endless bags of gummy worms she always kept ready for their visits, and her famous Christmas baking, in particular, her signature gumdrop loaf and cookies.  

A private family service will be held at Maitland Cemetery to lay Janet’s gentle soul to rest. Always looking out for her community, Janet was a generous supporter of many local charities. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Janet’s memory to the Salvation Army – Suncoast Citadel or the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Heartfelt thanks to the hospital team at the Alexandra Marine & General Hospital for their  compassionate care. The family is deeply grateful to the doctors, nurses, physiotherapists  and dieticians for their expertise, and to the dietary and cleaning staff for their daily kindness.

Janet will be profoundly missed but forever remembered for her ready smile, kind spirit, and  her love for her family.