Janice Gay 'Jan' Wadsworth
Please join us in celebrating Jan's life
Janice Gay “Jan” Wadsworth (née Stratford):
Passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, Christchurch, aged 87 years.
Dearly loved wife of the late Walt.
Loved mother and mother-in-law of Rose and Russell Rudd (North Canterbury), Andrea Wadsworth and Allan O’Loughlin (North Canterbury), Pip Wadsworth (Blenheim), Chrissy Wadsworth-Smith and Darren Smith (Auckland).
Adored grandmother of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a wonderful eldest sister and sister-in-law to Reon Stratford, Sandra Stratford, Aileen and Norm Kopke, Pam and Stu Huddleston and Gary and Marilyn Stratford.
Messages may be sent to the Wadsworth family C/- Sowman’s Funerals, PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240.
In lieu of flowers a donation to Marlborough Hospice Trust would be appreciated and may be made to a/c 06-0601-0148609-00 Ref. Wadsworth.
A celebration of Jan’s life will be held at Nativity Anglican Church, 76 Alfred Street, Blenheim, at 1.30pm, on Monday, September 14. The service for Jan will be livestreamed and may be viewed below this notice.
Tribute from Dianne & Brian Benseman –
So sad to hear of the passing of your beloved Mum. Have very fond memories spending time at your place with Andrea. Sending our deepest sympathies.
Tribute from Tristine & Jim Cooke Cooke –
So very sad to hear of Jan’s passing and condolences to all the family. We have fond memories of our golfing days with Jan at Rarangi over the years. Thinking of you all with love.
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