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ROBERTA ANNE (BOBBI) JANAWAY (LITTLE)
Date of Passing: Aug 02, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROBERTA ANNE (BOBBI) JANAWAY (nee LITTLE) Suddenly on Friday, August 2, 2013 Bobbi passed away at the St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg. Bobbi will be greatly missed by her husband of 46 years, Dave, her son Travis, daughter-in-law Kristine, granddaughters Victoria and Kaitlynn, and brother-in-law Charlie. She was predeceased by her parents Olive and George Little, her sister Frances Cochlan, and her son Rodney John Janaway. She will also be missed by her nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and many friends, associates and teammates. Bobbi was born into an athletic family in Poplar Point, MB and was very proud of family members and the athletic teams that represented Poplar Point over the years. A graduate of Bemidji State College in 1965, Bobbi began a teaching career that lasted six decades, some as a full time teacher but mostly as a substitute teacher in the St. James School Division. Bobbi's life was filled with sports activities, both as a participant and a fan. In the summers she pitched fastball for championship teams such as CUAC Blues, Winnipeg Clubbers and the Manitoba Speed. Among her accomplishments in 1966 at the Canadian Senior Women's championship in Toronto she was selected as the All Star Pitcher. In 1969 she pitched for Team Manitoba at the first ever Canada Summer Games in Halifax. In 2010 Bobbi was inducted into the Manitoba Softball Hall of Fame. Be it as a wife, mother, grandmother, friend, teammate or educator, Bobbi was a very caring and special person who touched many people's lives in many different ways and she will be sadly missed by all. In keeping with Bobbi's wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family interment was held. A Celebration of Bobbi's Life will take place on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. at the Chapel Lawn Reception Centre, 4000 Portage Avenue. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.ca 885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 06, 2013
Condolences & Memories (21 entries)
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I am half a world away in Australia, but I often think back on the times I spent at the Janaway home. I just learned of Mrs Janaways passing tonight, after thinking of her on my drive home from work. Weekend mornings, bacon and eggs, hash browns and apple/raspberry jam on toast. I model my weekend mornings with my children by her example. A meal in her home made me feel loved, and part of her family. Dave and Travis, I'm sorry for your loss and am feeling it as well a year later. All the best from my family to yours, Geoff - Posted by: Geoff Band (Family friend and student) on: May 30, 2014
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I came to know Bobby through my visits to Arizona to visit George and Betty and my parents, Bob and Phyllis. As we were both teachers, we had many stories to exchange. Bobby was always kind, fun, and easy to talk with. She was a special person. - Posted by: Ann Reierson (relative of George and Betty Little) on: Oct 04, 2013
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May the songs of the angels welcome her and guide her along her way. May the smiles of the martyrs greet her as darkness turns into day. Every tear will be undone and death shall be no more, as the songs of the angels welcome her, to her heavenly home. Bobbi was a warm hearted teacher who treated all the students and teachers with respect and kindness. She was a lovely person. Rest now from your worldly toil. - Posted by: Gail Ficzycz (Colleague ) on: Sep 04, 2013
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The world has lost a truly beautiful person in Bobbi. She touched all of our lives in one way or another. Fun to be around, warm and caring; always smiling. Our sympathy and love to Tom and other family members. - Posted by: Donna and Gerry Kell (hockey friends) on: Sep 03, 2013
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My thoughts and prayers are with you, Dave, and your family. My sincere condolences. - Posted by: Dick Neufeld (friend) on: Aug 12, 2013
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Our monthly "sub" dinners will never be the same without our dear Bobbi. She kept us organized, with her calendar of dates, and her phone reminders. She was always the first to arrive (at Perkins) with her smiling face, so full of wonderful stories of the schools she frequented, the colleagues she so respected, and the students who filled her with such joy. We will miss you Bobbi. Love from us all! - Posted by: Madeleine Loewen (Friend) on: Aug 10, 2013
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Bobbi....your zone perfect...your speed lucky to be matched...your style classy and smooth were my first thoughts of you on the mound. Your calming demeanour always welcoming on and off the bench. Thank you Bobbi for the wonderful memories! My heartfelt sympathy Dave and family. - Posted by: Charlene Fewings (Teammate ) on: Aug 09, 2013
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Dave, Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Joe - Posted by: Joe & Susan Lech (Friend) on: Aug 08, 2013
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Bobbi was competitive and practised for hours every week, as a teenager, to become a great pitcher, and she succeeded. She was fun to be with and compassionate towards others. I was happy for her induction into the Hall of Fame. My sincere condolences to Dave and the family and her close friends who will miss her dearly. - Posted by: Carol McNeill Stirrat (Friend, teammate - Poplar Point and CUAC Blues.) on: Aug 08, 2013
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David, our sympathy to you and your family on such a sudden and tragic loss. - Posted by: Ed Kurtz & Associates () on: Aug 08, 2013
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Bobbi was the kind of mother that made a home very welcoming and popular for her sons and their friends to hang out. She also maintained a warm, helpful relationship with her son's friends that continued for many years. - Posted by: Sharon, Jim, Scott Fielding (Son Travis and Scott were close friends) on: Aug 08, 2013
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We will remember Bobbi's smile and laugh. She was such a fun and friendly person that everyone was drawn to her. It is hard to believe that someone so athletic, fit and energetic has left us. Our condolences to Dave and the family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Ken and Lynn Cooper (friends) on: Aug 08, 2013
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We have been friends for so long mostly because of Trav and Jase. Running into you at the hairdresser was always good for a few laughs. Our heartfelt condolences to your family. We will miss you Bobbi. Woodhaven days were always good when the kids were young. - Posted by: The Penney Family (Long time friends) on: Aug 07, 2013
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Bobbi was a wonderful substitute teacher and human being. She was always so calm with the students and always had a big smile for them. I cannot believe she is gone. My sympathies to all of you. - Posted by: Cathie Morgan Matula (Teacher colleague) on: Aug 07, 2013
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We were all friends for such a long time. Your Trav and my Jason were and still the very best of friends. I will miss seeing you at Andrews. Seems that is where we always ran into each other. My heart is with Dave and Trav. Love you guys very much. - Posted by: The Penney family (Long time friends.) on: Aug 07, 2013
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As a person you were a gem. As a fellow teammate you were one of the best. Thanks for the memories. My sympathy goes out to your family and friends who will miss you dearly. God Bless. - Posted by: June Graham (friend and teammate ( C.U.A.C.)) on: Aug 07, 2013
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Bobbi was like a member of the school staff. It was always a pleasure when she showed up at school to sub for someone. I remember she "signed in" many, many times. A lovely and friendly woman, that she was! - Posted by: Karin Boese (School Secretary at Brooklands School) on: Aug 07, 2013
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Bobbi- a special lady with a charming smile! It was a joy to have Bobbi in our school. We will remember her fondly. Our sincere condolences to family and friends. Ev Kwasnitza & Karen Kolesar - Posted by: Evelyn Kwasnitza & Karen Kolesar (Teacher Colleagues) on: Aug 07, 2013
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Dear Dave, Travis, Kristine Victoria, Kaitlynn and extended family. We are very sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one is never easy but the memories are cherished forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: June &Tom Barnes (Friends from Barrie Ontario) on: Aug 07, 2013
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With Our Deepest & Heartfelt Sympathy May your memories of the love you shared bring you comfort and peace of heart, now and through the days ahead. Her days were too few, but her love was great. "As long as we can Love each other, and remember the feeling of love we had, we can die without ever really going away. All the love you created is still there. You live on in the hearts of everyone you have touched and nurtured while you were here. Death ends a life, not a relationship." We hope it helps in some small way to know our thoughts are with all of you in your loss. Most Sincerely Maureen and Mabel Craigon - Posted by: Maureen & Mabel Craigon (Friends) on: Aug 07, 2013
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Bobbi stepped into my classroom / gym many times over my teaching career and was welcomed warmly by the students and staffs at the many schools we both taught at. She often told me she would sub for me anywhere as my classes were well disciplined. I always felt it had more to do with how she treated the students. Her friendly demeanor and humour will be missed by all those who knew her. - Posted by: Tim Rafter (Teacher Colleague) on: Aug 07, 2013
