my great grandparents on my paternal side
Walter Francis Damon was born on February 13, 1920, in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada to John Francis (Frank) Damon and Gladys Marie Wanamaker. Walter was the first child of Frank and Gladys and he had seven younger siblings: Florence, Ronald, Dorothy, Hazen, Robert, Ken, and Douglas.
As a young boy, Walter grew up in St. John, New Brunswick and attended school there. He was a hardworking and responsible young man and helped his parents raise his younger siblings.
On November 9, 1939, when Walter was 19 years old, he married Jean Amelia Janes in St. John, New Brunswick. Walter and Jean had nine children together and they raised their family in St. John, where Walter worked as a machinist.
Walter was a devoted husband and father and he loved spending time with his family. He was always there to support and encourage his children and he was deeply loved by all of them.
Walter's father, Frank, passed away on October 25, 1973, at the age of 76. Walter continued to live in St. John with Jean until his own death on May 19, 1994, at the age of 74. He was survived by his wife, Jean, and his nine children, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Walter's legacy lived on through his loving family and he was deeply missed by all of them.
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Jean Amelia Janes was born on November 6, 1921, in St John, New Brunswick, Canada, to William James Janes and Caroline Janes Burbridge. She was the oldest of six siblings, including Frederick Gerald, Donald E., Betty Doreen, Robert Louis, and Elsie Virginia.
As a young girl, Jean Amelia attended school in St John and helped her family with household chores. When she was 18 years old, she married Walter Francis Damon, who she had known since childhood. Together, they had nine children and built a happy home in St John.
Throughout her life, Jean Amelia was known for her kindness and generosity. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need, and she had a special talent for cooking and baking. She spent many years working as a homemaker and caring for her family, and she was greatly loved by all who knew her.
In her later years, Jean Amelia lost both her mother and father, as well as several siblings. She remained strong and resilient through these difficult times, and she continued to be a source of support and comfort to her children and grandchildren.
On April 6, 2007, Jean Amelia passed away at the age of 85. She was remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and her legacy lived on through her many loved ones. She was buried in St John, near the home where she had spent most of her life.
