Janet Warner

Janet Alice Linley Warner, 68, of Sanibel, Florida was called Home by our Lord God on Good Friday, April 6, 2012. She was born June 20, 1943 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Robert and Marie (McKinney) Linley. She was predeceased by her sister Roberta Linley. Janet is survived by her husband Arthur Warner, sister Carol (Linley) Hoskins and brother David Linley as well as Carol's daughter (Jan's niece), Jennifer Blesh Gardner. Additionally, Jan is survived by Carol's husband, Bob Hoskins, and his children (Jan's niece and nephew), Rebecca Hoskins Malone and family, and Benjamin Hoskins. From an early age Janet was a bright, giving and musical person. After graduating from the University of Connecticut, she worked in many capacities. Close to her heart were the years she cared for the elderly as a home health aide. She was an active member, parish visitor and member of the choir at South United Methodist Church in Manchester, Connecticut. Janet and Art met at South United Methodist Church and were wed there on March 18, 1989. Jan taught piano for decades. Along with her mentor, Karen W. Kissman, Janet taught piano at Werner Studio in Manchester. After Art and Jan moved to Sanibel, Florida, she gave private piano lessons and taught piano at Big Arts, as well as leading summer school classes in music appreciation. She was an active member of local and state teachers' music associations. Jan was a lifelong member of her sorority at UCONN, Delta Zeta, and continued to participate in their charitable activities. Janet's greatest love was for God the Father and Jesus. She exhibited an attitude of calmness and serenity in all of life's circumstances, made possible by the guidance of her Holy Spirit. She was blessed with many loving friends through her association with Sanibel Community Church, Saint Isabel Catholic Church, First Church of Christ Scientist, Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, and South United Methodist Church, Manchester, CT. Many of these friends helped in Jan's physical and spiritual care, visited her, prayed with her, sent cards and gifts, and prayed for her healing and comfort, as well as supporting Art in many ways. Her family in Connecticut stayed in close touch with trips to Florida and frequent phone conversations with David and Carol who cherished Jan as sister and friend. A Memorial Service to honor and celebrate Janet's life will be held at Sanibel Community Church, 1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, Florida 33957 on Monday, April 23, 2012, at 11:00 AM. A luncheon will follow the service. It would give Janet's spirit great joy if you were to demonstrate your commitment to the Lord through your own personal baptism at a church of your choice. Those who wish to offer condolences to the family, sign the guest book, share a story or celebrate your relationship with the Lord please visit Janet?s memorial webpage on the funeral home?s website at www.gendronfuneralhome.com. God bless you.

Janet Warner

June 20, 1943 - April 6, 2012