Janette MacNab Planchat (nee Ferguson) – Carnell's Funeral Home, Providing caring, compassionate and courteous services since 1804 (2024)

So sad to read of Janette’s passing. My first encounter with Janette was when she substituted at St. Pius X Girls School when I was in grade 7 in 1972!We thought she was the coolest and the best French teacher ever. She was probably one of the reasons I became a French teacher. As I began teaching French in St.John’s, our paths crossed many many times. I sang for a while in the francophone choir.. But my more frequent encounters with your mom were through the many field trips to the French school to see her various French theatre productions that were geared to the elementary French immersion students. I loved seeing Janette . She was so integral in building positive linguistic experiences for the students. She was always so pleasant and positive. It was a pleasure knowing Janette. I am so sorry for your loss. She was une tres belle femme.

So sorry to hear of Mme Planchatt . She was the best French Teacher. She taught me to love French. Such a very caring individual. My condolences to her husband and all the Family.🙏

Flora,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Mum.
Please pass on my condolences to your family.
Regards,
David Wishart

Dear Flora & family,
I am so saddened to learn of your mother’s passing. I first met her when I replaced her at Holloway School in 1978. I continued to know her as you continued through the French Immersion school system. I hope that lovely memories of her will help you during these difficult days. Sincerely.

Dear Joe and Family,
Deepest condolences to you all on the passing of your wonderful Janette. It was always such a pleasure seeing her and bumping into her every now and then in St. John’s. She was a great teacher and proponent for the importance of teaching and having French as a second language in our Province and for Canada as a whole.
We will miss not being able to see or hear her again on this Earth.

Sincere condolences to the family. This loss is such a terrible one. Janette was an impressive educator and community member. She contributed so much to French education, and undoubtedly touched many lives, starting at Kindergarten! My first connection with her goes back 25 years, and she has been a respected colleague and friend ever since. I always enjoyed her calm “douce” demeanour, and her constant words of wisdom to me. If there were a list of qualities and skills required and desired in a teacher of Kindergarten for example, she had them all, and then some. Merci Madame. You can rest now, your wonderful job is done.

Hallo Joe and family.
Blanche and I sending you out. Condolences for your loss
Sincerely. Ulrich.

To the Planchat Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your dear wife and Mother.
Linda Burns
Lawtons HHC

Sending my deepest condolences to her family and friends. Janette was my teacher at Harrington ( Lemarchant road, St John’s) she was a great teacher and a wonderful person. Any time I ran into her, even many years later she always remembered me and would stop and say Hello.

Joe, Andrew, Flora, Donald and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Janette was an amazing person.
She loved her family and she loved her friends.
I will miss her stories, (and there were many) her creative energy, the sparkle in her eyes and her laughter.
My sincere condolences to you all.
Yvonne Manning

I will always remember fondly Madame Planchat, my kindergarten teacher. Sending my condolences and love to the family during this very difficult time.

J’ai eu la chance de travailler avec Janette d’abord comme monitrice de français à Harrington, puis comme assistante dans sa classe de maternelle à Bishop Feild’s. Janette était une enseignante dévouée. Elle m’a accueillie comme un membre de sa famille et a été une vraie amie pour moi pendant mes quatre années à St. John’s. Je garderai le souvenir de son merveilleux sens de l’humour et de son amour pour la vie, pour sa famille, pour le français, pour son métier et pour les arts et la culture. Toutes mes condoléances à sa famille.

My sincere condolences to Janette’s family and friends. It has been years since we worked together at Bishop Feild School. We collaborated on many performances as I was the music teacher. Janette demonstrated a love of the Arts, French language and a commitment to learning. I can see the twinkle in her eyes and almost hear her laughter as I write this. I also enjoyed some delightful meals at the family Cafe. I have so many wonderful memories of working with Janette. May you be comforted by your loving and joyful memories. RIP Janette.

I was saddened to learn of Janette’s passing. She was a remarkable person, always so kind and thoughtful. As a colleague, she provided valued and wise counsel. An outstanding educator, Janette’s legacy is the hundreds of students in whom she instilled a love of French language and culture.
My sincere condolences to Janette’s family. May your sweet memories help you through this difficult time.
Repose en paix, ma chère amie.

So very sorry to hear about Janette’s passing. I’ve known her for many years, as a fellow teacher, a teacher of my children and as a friend. Unfortunately I will not be at the celebration of her life as I will be out of the province at that time.

I would like to offer my deepest sympathies for your loss. Janet was unique and very friendly. She is not suffering anymore..
Caroline

I’m so sorry for your loss. I was a student several years and then we were friends as an adult. She was quite the lady. In the young days I remember she would bring cider to class and we all thought it was liquor I think it was Holloway school 😂. Another great memory was when she sewed a dress and another just like it for her little girl. I think it was united junior high. She was liked by many.

Jo,,Andrew, Donald & Flora, I am so sorry to learn of Janette’s passing. We meet many years ago at the pool.We shared lots of laughs and enjoyed many chats together. Keep your memories close to your heart ❤️ and she will always be with us. She was a wonderful friend. RIP.

Sending my deepest condolences to the family. I done Jeanettes hair for a few years and she left a lasting impression in my life. I’ve thought of her often in the years since I left that industry. RIP

My heartfelt condolences to you Joe,
And to Flora, Donald, Andrew and all the Planchat family and friends. Janette leaves a beautiful legacy through family and community.
Sending you peace and strength at this very sad time.
Much love
Sheilagh and family.

Janette was such a strong presence in Canadian Parents for French , along with Harrington School and la chorale, La Rose des Vents. I feel richer for experiencing all three with her over the last 35 years. Sincere condolences to the family and to all those who received her sense of caring. and love de la langue française..

Condolences to the family ,remembering the days on Campbell ave .

To Janette’s family,
So very sorry to hear of her passing. She was a kindergarten teacher to our son at Bishop Field School where he began learning French. She was a wonderful teacher and very patient with her little
Students.
Our deepest sympathy to all.

I’m so sorry to hear of Janette’s death. My sympathies to her family

I’m so sorry to hear this sad news. Janette was always such a vibrant person who cared so deeply for her family, friends and students. She was an advocate for French language learning and contributed significantly to community and causes with such energy and commitment. One always felt joy and laughter in her presence. I will never forget the twinkle in her eyes, her infectious smile and contagious laughter. Sending heartfelt condolences from us all. Cherish all the wonderful memories…

Loved that lady…she was a delight to chat with and have a laugh. A precious gem in her own way…..many condolences

We are indescribably grateful to M. Planchat, our daughter Elizabeth’s kindergarten teacher, for her impact on our daughter.
They kept their friendship alive for over 25 years and they met regularly to chat and have coffee.
Merci, Madam Planchat for your kindness and mentorship of your kindergarten student, and our daughter Elizabeth,over the years.
Our daughter respected and appreciated you enough to maintain a relationship with you– since day one of her school days.
Repose en paix…….et, merci.

My sincere condolences to the Planchat family. It was wonderful to be a choir member with Janette in La Rose des Vents for a number of years. She was a truly lovely lady.

My sincere condolences to Joe and the family. Janette was a dear friend of mine for almost 30 years. We shared our love of the French language. She was such a caring and loving human being. Gone way too soon. ❤️🌷

My condolences to you and your family Joseph on the passing of Janette! She was a wonderful lady! God Speed! 🙏

I am so sorry to hear of Janette’s passing. She’s a beautiful lady and I always enjoying seeing her every week to have her hair done. Once she stopped coming in, I would ask Joe about her. She was never far from my thoughts! She will be missed.
Tracey from Laheys Hairstyling

So very sorry to learn of Janette’s passing. I volunteered with her on a couple of plays about 2 decades ago. She was delightful and memorable – for her kindness as much as her talent. My deepest condolences.

To the Planchat family
We were deeply saddened to hear of Janette’s passing. We will always remember her as a sweet and kind lady with an engaging and ever present smile.
Kevin and Kay Smith

Toutes nos condoléances à la famille.
René et Françoise ENGUEHARD

Our deepest condolences to Madame Planchat’s family at this time. We first met Madame Planchat in 1997 when our youngest daughter Maria Eileen Pinto began as a student at Ecole St Gerard. She was Maria’s kindergarten teacher. ..As she has a child soon to enter the school system, Maria often refers to Madame Plachett fondly. .

Flora, I am sad to hear that your mom has passed away. Janette was a fixture around the ACC for many years, we had many lovely chats ! She was a lovely lady. . Sincere condolences.

Joe and family, so sorry to hear of Janettes passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you