ZIMMERMAN: Janisse of Zurich
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On July 8, 2026 @ 8:48 AM In Obituary, Zurich | 48 Comments
It is with deep sadness and immense love that we announce the passing of Janisse Zimmerman. Janisse was the beloved wife of Jim Zimmerman, devoted mother of Nathan Zimmerman, cherished mother-in-law of Aisha Masaoka, and proud grandmother of Sky and Sam Zimmerman. She is also lovingly remembered by her brothers, Grant Gustaevel and Kevin Gustaevel. Janisse was predeceased by her parents, Rolf Gustaevel and Barbara Gustaevel, whose values of family and community she carried throughout her life.
Janisse was one of the kindest and most caring people one could ever hope to know. She possessed a rare gift for connecting with others, making friends wherever she went and leaving every person she met feeling seen, valued, and welcomed. To her son Nathan, she was more than a mother—she was the foundation of his moral compass, teaching by example through her compassion, generosity, integrity, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people. Her warm smile, gregarious spirit, and genuine interest in others made her beloved by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
A dedicated public servant and passionate advocate for her community, Janisse served with distinction as a Chief Administrative Officer and was actively involved in municipal council and local initiatives, including efforts to establish a new library for her town. She poured her energy into making her community a better place and touched countless lives through her leadership and service. Above all, Janisse loved her family and her community deeply. She was a beacon of light whose kindness, strength, and generosity will continue to inspire those she leaves behind. Her legacy lives on in the many lives she enriched and in the enduring love of her family and friends.
A celebration of Janisse’s life will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Saturday, July 11th from 1 – 3 PM with words of remembrance at 2 PM.
Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Condolences for the family of “ZIMMERMAN: Janisse of Zurich”
Jim, Nathan & family
Please accept my sincere condolences on Janisse passing.
My thoughts are with you all
Jim, Nathan and family,
We are saddened to hear of Janisses’ passing.
Sending our love and hugs.
Dear Jim,Nate and family
I was shocked to read of Janisse’s passing! All of you will experience a big vacancy in your lives having lost a dear wife, mother and grandmother! Please know you are in my special thoughts!!
To you Jim..Nathan and all of Janisses family …our hearts go out to you in the loss of a loved one, Please know that we are thinking of you …
Jim and family our sympathy on your loss. She was a great advocate for the village of Zurich
I am so sorry Jim and family, I treasure many special memories with Janisse through work and community, peace be with you all, rest in peace my friend…
Deepest sympathies to family and friends. I had the privilege to work with Janisse she love her community and worked very hard for her community
Dear Jim and family, I am so sorry to hear this news. I will always have fond memories of working with and for Janisse she was a pro and a great boss.
Rest in Peace.
Condolences to the Zimmerman family and all.
Jim, Nathan and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Janisse’s passing. She was first “boss” at Hay Township when I was fresh out of college and what a wonderful one she was. She was so kind and caring and had a positive way of teaching and guiding me. I will always cherish the laughs we shared and the memories we made with the crew at the Municipality.
Sending my deepest condolences to all who loved her.
Joanne (Hayter) McCann
Janisse you will be so greatly missed by all your loved ones. Your kindness and compassionate spirit will live on in our hearts.
My prayers are with your close family during this difficult time.
Jim, Nathan, and family – I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Janisse. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will always cherish the memories of spending Christmas Eve with her and Jim at Grandma and Grandpa’s and celebrating my grade 8 graduation. I feel so lucky to have had her as my godmother. She was the kindest and most generous person and had such a wonderful laugh that I’ll always remember.
Dear Jim and family members;
Don and I send our deepest condolences to all of you regarding Janisse’s passing…she was a friend I remember well from the time she worked with myself and others in the Town of Clinton. Janisse was a rare individual, as you know. I depended upon her instinct and care ❤ for doing what was necessary to complete any task she undertook. It was a shock to hear this news. Even though we had not been in touch for some time, I had kept abreast of her current activities. Please know I feel sincere sorrow to hear this news. Kind thoughts from both of us.
Dear Jim, Nathan and family,
We would like to offer you our deepest condolences on the passing of Janesse. She was a wonderful person and our community will miss her very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim, we are so saddened to hear of Janisse’s passing. We will keep her in our thoughts. Our deepest condolences.
To Jim and family, my sincere condolences. I am among those who can call Janisse a friend and mentor. I have always been grateful for the opportunity she gave to me. Sweet dreams, Janisse.
Janisse was one of the kindest people I have known. We sat on Bluewater Council together from 2014-2018 and it was such a pleasure sharing that experience with her. I moved to Nova Scotia in 2022 and one of the first people I met was someone who happened to know Janisse well and shared the same opinion of her 💜 Heartfelt condolences to Jim and family.
Jim and family – Janisse was a great person to work with. She looked to the future and embraced change. Her knowledge and advice was always important when the Family Health Team was first started and as it grew. Great smile!!!
Condolences to Janisse’s Family
I enjoyed working with Janisse during her time with the municipality and I was with the Conservation Authority.
Jim & family,
Our deepest condolences to you all on the passing of Janisse. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.🙏🙏
My condolences to Janisse’s family. I so enjoyed the times (many years ago now) that we met. Janisse had a wonderful sense of humour such that she brought out perspective and understanding to the work we did as public servants. Just more evidence of how much she will be missed.
So very sad to read this. We were neighbor for awhile and then worked for her and her family for a few year’s. Sending my sympathy and love and hugs. Xo
Jim & family. We were truly sorry to hear of Janisses passing. I had the pleasure of working with her at Hay Township, and she was an outstanding CEO. She was always pleasant to get along with, and she went out of her way to help new councillors learn their roles.
We wish you and your family peace and comfort, and may she rest in peace.
Sincerely
Don & Charlene
Sending my condolences. Janisse always had the smile that made u appreciate a good person. Bless u Janisse.
Sincerely.
Cheryl Durand
Condolences Jim & family
Jim and Family…my sincere condolences on the loss of Janisse. I always enjoyed chatting with her when Jim and I were working together.
Jim, Nathan and Family
Sending our deepest condolences in the loss of your dear wife, mother, and grandmother. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you. 💔🙏
Jim & family,
You have my deepest sympathy & condelences in the loss of Janisse
Jim & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Janisse’s passing. Thinking of you all and holding you in my heart and prayers.
Nathan and Jim, I’m so sorry to hear the passing of Janisse. She was such a kind, sweet soul. Sending my condolences to you and your family. Thinking of all of you during these times.
I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to Jim & his family
Jim and family, sorry to hear of Janisse’s passing, sending my sincerest sympathy to you all.
Sharon Brokenshire
Dear Jim & Nathan & family,
Extending my sincere condolences on the loss of Janisse. She was instrumental in establishing the ‘Bluewater & Area Family Health Team’ in Zurich.
With caring thoughts,
Jill Geiger
Jim and Nathan and family,Our condolences for the loss of Janisse. We had fun times together at darts.She was kind,caring person and did many helpfull things for our community
Jim, Nathan and family;
Our sincere condolences in the loss of Janisse. She was certainly a dedicated public servant and a huge supporter of her community.
Mark & Julie Heimrich
Jim, Nathan and Family,
Sorry to hear that Janisse has passed away. Our thoughts are with you.
Hugs to all of you.
RIP Janisse
Our sincere condolences to the Zimmerman family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Peter Walden & Colleen Faulds Walden
Jim and Family,
We are very sorry to read of Janisse passing. She was a great person. Milt remembers of working with her back in the ‘Hay days’. She could take joking all the while performing her job with an abundance of knowledge and professionalism.
May her presence and your many happy memories be with you always.
Our sincere condolences.
Jim, Nathan, Aisha & family
Sending heartfelt condolences in your loss of Janise. Brad had great admiration for Janise in his council days.
Jim and family so sorry for your loss
Jim & Family,
Our deepest condolences to you on your painful loss of Janisse. She will be remembered as a kind and gentle woman & mother. May she rest easy in the arms of her Lord.
Paul & Beth Anstett
& Family
Jim and Family,
Our sincere sympathy in the passing of Janisse. She was a kind and gentle lady. She treated everyone with respect and honor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Phyllis Ramer
My condolences to Janisse’s family and friends.
Jim & Family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Janisse’s passing, my heartfelt condolences & sympathy.
Jim, Nathan & Family
Our sincere sympathy at the passing of your wife and mother. May your happy memories of Janisse give you comfort.
Robert and Alma Westlake
Sending our deepest condolences and prayers on the passing of your Mom and wife. Janice will be greatly missed.
Karn Durdin and Don Thornton
Our deepest condolences to Jim, Nathan and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Jim and family, I am very sorry to hear news my deepest condolences my thoughts and prayers are with you