elevated toPRQ Jeannette Suzanne Kneider

elevated toPRQ Visitation
Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 10:00 -11:00 am at Blessed Trinity Parish 3220 Bayview Avenue

elevated toPRQ Funeral Mass
Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 11:00 am at  Blessed Trinity Parish 3220 Bayview Avenue

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Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery Section 33 A

elevated toPRQ It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jeannette (Jeannie, Jan, JK) Kneider on Sunday, January 30, 2022.  Jeannie was born in Buffalo, New York on June 24, 1936, but grew up in Dunnville, Ontario where her family had established businesses.  She is predeceased by her parents Edward and Yvette (Kimaid) Kneider, her sister Suzanne (Kneider) Cizmar, and her cousin Claudette Kneider.  She is survived by brothers Albert, George (Martha) and Richard (Ruth), brother-in-law Ed Cizmar, and special cousins Madeleine, Yolanda (Kneider) Browne, and John Kneider.  She will truly be missed by her many nieces and nephews and their families of great-nieces and nephews as well as numerous cousins in Montreal and the United States.  Truly a lover of all sports throughout her lifetime and a dedicated golfer.  Jan graduated from Dunnville High school where she headed the student athletic department and moved to Toronto in 1954 to begin her career as an x-ray technician and trained at St. Michaels Hospital.  Upon graduating she moved to East York General Hospital and then at the opening of North York General Hospital in 1965 she became the head of the X-ray Department where she remained until retirement in 1995.  She was awarded the Ken Turnbull Award by the Society of Radiological Technologists in 1984.  Jan had a true love of traveling and covered many destinations in Canada, the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and even an African Lion Safari.  Unfortunately, in the later years, she encountered some health issues relating to blocked arteries and was faced with amputation of her left leg but continued to live her life even playing golf at a tournament in London.  However, a few years later the same problem appeared and she was required to face the amputation of her right leg causing her to become a bi-lateral amputee.  As a result, she became a resident at Cedarbrook Lodge, where she again became an active member of the community acquiring a whole new group of friends.  Jeannie continued to enjoy her life despite these challenges and became an inspiration to many and was blessed with such a positive attitude and personality that endeared her to the many friends and family.  Despite her handicap, she continued her love of life and sports and remained a devoted fan of the Toronto Raptors, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Toronto Blue Jays.  To say that she will be missed by many, would indeed be an understatement.  “Eternal rest grant on to her O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon her”.

elevated toPRQ In lieu of flowers, you may donate to the  St. Vincent de Paul Society   or  Food Banks of Canada

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