JANES, Gwen - Suddenly at home in Mount Brydges with her great-grandson Ethan Taylor on Friday, January 23rd, 2015, Gwen Janes (nee Reid) passed away in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Homer Janes (1998). Loving mother of Roger (Olive) Janes, Sheila (Bill) Bouwmeester and predeceased by daughter Kathy Merrick (2009). Greatly missed by grandchildren Melissa and Nicole Taylor, Jennifer and Shawn Janes, Angela Bouwmeester (Jason Pereira), Scott and Rachael Bouwmeester. Great-grandmother to Elaina Azevedo and the late Ethan Taylor. Fondly remembered by Norma Sharpe (Tom Mathies) and family. Predeceased by brothers George, Tom, Jack and Keith and sisters-in-law Shirley and Betty. Survived by sisters-in-law Lena and Donna. Gwen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother. In her later years many family members affectionately called her "GG" originating from her first great-grandson Ethan. Gwen and Homer were very passionate about parenting, and were foster parents to over 80 children, some on an emergency basis. She was a dedicated long time member of the Mount Brydges Baptist Church where she played the organ for many years. Friends may call at the ELLIOTT-MADILL FUNERAL HOME , Mount Brydges on Sunday, January 25th, 2015 from 1 pm to 4 pm & 7 pm to 9 pm where the funeral service will be held on Monday from the funeral home commencing at 11:00 am. Reverend Dave Adams officiating. Interment Mount Brydges Cemetery. Donations to the Parkinson Society or the Mount Brydges Baptist Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.