Jan Chamberlain’s unexpected passing leaves a deep void in Owen Sound. A tribute by Ruth Lovell Stanners honours her decades of service, spirit, and unmatched dedication to community life.
You took the words right out of my mouth. I always said that Jan turned up like a good penny at many community events. I always loved her open smile and heart and her true enthusiasm. Her passing had made me sad and I am going to miss her.
Thank you, Ruth, for this beautiful tribute to Jan. She was someone I admired and respected greatly. Her involvement with community and compassion for others is a wonderful example of what humanity is all about.
So well said, Ruth. Thank you for these beautiful words. Jan was such a warm and cheerful person with incredible people skills and a remarkable vision for this community. She is absolutely irreplaceable.
Thank you Ruth for sharing such a wonderful tribute to such a beautiful, loving, and caring human being. I can't put in words what I feel - simply - much love and blessings my dear friend!
I didn't know Jan well, but she already felt like a friend. She was always so warm and welcoming. And busy working on something! Certainly, a sad day for Owen Sound.
Beautiful summary Ruth. We will miss Jan so much in the housing and social finance work. She was always stitching people together in way that made the work go better. Such a good long life of public service❤️
Thank you, Ruth, for writing this beautiful and thoughtful tribute to Jan. She was indeed a force of nature, yet still so kind and patient. We'll miss her very much.
Thank you Ruth. Jan's faith was shared with us on the board of Lutheran Social Services and at The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour. May Peace be with her.
A beautiful tribute for an incredible woman, irreplaceable most definitely.
Perfectly said, Ruth.
You took the words right out of my mouth. I always said that Jan turned up like a good penny at many community events. I always loved her open smile and heart and her true enthusiasm. Her passing had made me sad and I am going to miss her.
Thank you, Ruth, for this beautiful tribute to Jan. She was someone I admired and respected greatly. Her involvement with community and compassion for others is a wonderful example of what humanity is all about.
So well said, Ruth. Thank you for these beautiful words. Jan was such a warm and cheerful person with incredible people skills and a remarkable vision for this community. She is absolutely irreplaceable.
Thank you Ruth. A fine tribute to our Jan.
Thank you Ruth for sharing such a wonderful tribute to such a beautiful, loving, and caring human being. I can't put in words what I feel - simply - much love and blessings my dear friend!
I didn't know Jan well, but she already felt like a friend. She was always so warm and welcoming. And busy working on something! Certainly, a sad day for Owen Sound.
Beautiful summary Ruth. We will miss Jan so much in the housing and social finance work. She was always stitching people together in way that made the work go better. Such a good long life of public service❤️
Thank you, Ruth, for writing this beautiful and thoughtful tribute to Jan. She was indeed a force of nature, yet still so kind and patient. We'll miss her very much.
This remembrance honours Jan in such an authentic way. Our community is a better place because of Jan Chamberlain.
Thank you Ruth. Jan's faith was shared with us on the board of Lutheran Social Services and at The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour. May Peace be with her.
Mary Kowaltschuk