William James Janes & Caroline Janes Burbridge

 

William James Janes was born on January 1, 1887, in Carbonear, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, to Susannah and Clement. He married Caroline Janes Burbridge in New Brunswick, Canada, and together they had ten children over the course of 23 years.

William's first child, Clement George, was born in 1912 in New Brunswick. He was followed by his daughter Elsie Virginia, who was born in 1913 in Saint John, New Brunswick. His son Walter Ambrose was born in 1915, and his daughter Verna was born in 1917.

In 1919, William welcomed his son Gordon William into the world. Four years later, in 1923, his daughter Jean Amelia was born. William's son Frederick Gerald was born in 1924, followed by his son Donald E. in 1927.

In 1931, William and Caroline had their daughter Betty Doreen, and in 1935, their son Robert Louis was born. Their youngest child, Douglas James, was born in 1939.

William James Janes passed away on October 20, 1966, in Saint John, New Brunswick, at the age of 79.

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Caroline Janes Burbridge was born on August 28, 1887, in Burin, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, to Charlotte and George Burbridge. She was the youngest of their three children, with an older brother and sister.

Caroline grew up in a small town on the coast of Newfoundland, where her father worked as a fisherman. She was a bright and curious child, always eager to learn and explore the world around her. She excelled in school and was a talented artist, often filling her notebooks with drawings and sketches.

When Caroline was 23, she met William James Janes, a young man from Carbonear, Newfoundland. They fell in love and decided to get married, and on September 5, 1910, they exchanged vows in a small ceremony in New Brunswick, Canada.

Over the next 23 years, Caroline and William had ten children together, including Jean Amelia Janes, who would become Caroline's favorite. Despite the challenges of raising a large family, Caroline was a devoted mother and always put her children's needs first. She was kind and patient, and her children adored her.

As her children grew older and left home, Caroline focused on her artistic pursuits and became known in her community for her beautiful paintings and handmade crafts. She was also involved in several local charities and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.

Caroline lived a full and happy life, and on March 24, 1957, at the age of 69, she passed away surrounded by her loving family. She will always be remembered as a kind and loving mother, wife, and friend, who touched the lives of everyone she met.