Janet Rose Canfield

Janet Rose Canfield, 93 passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on December 14, 2016. Janet was born in Sharon, PA on December 23, 1922 to John & Maida (Hightree) Jones. On June 8, 1940 she married Wilbur Canfield whom preceded her in death on April 12, 1978. She spent her career working as a secretary for Maplewood Schools Treasurers Office. She enjoyed volunteering and spent time helping at St. Joseph Medical Center and Trumbull Memorial Hospital as well as assisting the children with special needs at Maplewood Schools. She was also involved with Howland SCOPE and the Red Cross. She is survived by her daughter Bette Kistler, her daughter-in-law Norma Canfield, 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 23 great-great grandchildren. Besides her husband and parents, Janet was preceded in death by her sons Charles and Russell Canfield, her son-in-law William L. Kistler and 4 grandchildren, and her sisters Carrie Rudge and Betty Canfield. Visit with her family on Friday December 16th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Lane Family Funeral Homes, Shafer-Winans Chapel; 164 N. High St, Cortland where a funeral service will immediately follow at 5:00 p.m. Please visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com where you can leave condolences for the family. Memorial donations may be made to Cortland City Fire Department & Ambulance Service, Cortland Area Cares or Hospice of the Valley. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Khaterpaul and staff as well as Hospice of the Valley for their care and compassion of Janet and her family.