To Janet's family, I just became aware of Janet's passing today. We met at the Reebok as I am disabled and sat next to her as she was the carer for her Dad on the front row of the disabled section. After her dad passed, we continued to be friends over the years and exchanged Christmas cards. Janet was kind, sweet, loving, and such a positive fighter when she got cancer. When I was found to have thyroid cancer I turned to her. What an encouragement and support she was to me. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much she loved her family, her students, anyone she came into contact with and last but not least the Bolton Wanderers, win or lose, she cheered them on. God bless you all. Lovingly, Margaret Floyd xxxx

To Janet's family, I just became aware of Janet's passing today. We met at the Reebok as I am disabled and sat next to her as she was the carer for her Dad on the front row of the disabled section. After her dad passed, we continued to be friends over the years and exchanged Christmas cards. Janet was kind, sweet, loving, and such a positive fighter when she got cancer. When I was found to have thyroid cancer I turned to her. What an encouragement and support she was to me. I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much she loved her family, her students, anyone she came into contact with and last but not least the Bolton Wanderers, win or lose, she cheered them on. God bless you all.

As I write this it seems like I am being guided. Moving offices at work on Friday I thought about Janet when I came across some files from my previous employer. Although over the years I have kept abreast of Janet’s accomplishments I decided last night to google Janet and see what she was up to. It came as a huge shock to see that she had recently passed away. I taught Janet when she was training to be a teacher at Edge Hill. As a student she was exemplary – she was hard working committed and driven; as a person she was trustworthy, fun and kind. Her enthusiasm and determination knew no bounds and she really had such a positive impact on everyone around her – including the other students in her cohort. I never doubted her passion for teaching and it’s no surprise that she embarked on a very successful teaching career. Some people come into your life for a relatively short space of time but have a big impact. I feel blessed to have known Janet, to have taught her and to have been able to follow her teaching career. I know that her legacy will live on in all those she inspired. She was a bundle of energy and enthusiasm and I hope family and friends take comfort in the memories of her. My deepest sympathies Jocelyn Tantawy (nee Appleton)