The funeral of a woman who involved herself deeply in Llangollen life over two decades and has died at the age of 77 will be held later this month.
Janet Wakefield, who had lived with her partner of 25 years Keith Sullivan in a cottage on the canal since 2002, was the author of a series of popular local history books and for many years a volunteer at the town’s museum.
Born in Eyam, Derbyshire in 1945, Janet spent her entire career in nursing.
After completing her training in Edinburgh she joined the nursing staff at the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield and later worked as a steelworks nurse, a district nurse and the matron of a nursing home in that city.
Moving over to Wales Janet was a senior member of the nursing staff on Luke Ward at Wrexham Maelor Hospital until her retirement in 2005.
While at Llangollen Museum she wrote and published three history books - on local pottery, breweries and ghost stories.
She also wrote the words and music for a musical about a mischievous local cat, entitled The Life and Times of China Tom, which was performed at Llangollen Town Hall.
Janet, who died on September 28, had a son, Stuart, a daughter, Rachel, and two grandchildren.
Partner Keith said of her: “She involved herself deeply in the life of the town and will be sadly missed by many people.”
Janet’s funeral will take place at Pentre Bychan Crematorium at 11am on Monday November 21 when the celebrant will be Charlie Jones from Llangollen. All are welcome to attend.
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