John Edward Janes
Nov 30 1937 - April 30 1992

Born in Carbonear, NL, he was a son of Drucella (Stevenson) Janes of Carbonear and the late George Sr Janes.
He took his training with the Royal  Canadian Mounted Police in Regina and Ottawa and was a member of the RCMP with postings in Truro, Shubenacadie, and Stewiacke from 1956 -59. He then joined the Truro Town Police in November 1959 where he was a constable, the only corporal Truro had and later sargeant, then detective until he died.
In 1968, he was president of the Truro Police Association. He was co-founder of the Truro Police Boys Club, Truro area co-ordinator of Block Parents, member of Phoenix Lodge No.50 Oddfellows of the Truro and Mt. Seir Encampment.
He was member of Truro Fire Brigade from 1969-1992, where he held positions as Steward and Deputy Fire Chief from 1988 until he died. He was twice elected fireman of the year, served on the board of directors of the Cobequid Firefighters Association and was active in fireman's darts, curling and golf.

"He was the best you could ever find, a real gentleman, quiet. He wouldn't say anything unless he had to. When he said something, it meant something" -Chief Ross Doyle.

Oh my Papa, I miss you. It's so hard to believe so much time has passed.

here are times when it feels like only yesterday, but the ache in my heart knows its been longer. How I wish we could sit and talk of all what's going on today, but I guess that will have to wait.