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Karen Jane Peterson, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at The Village Senior's Community in Hanover on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. She was 65.
Born on January 12, 1960 to Carl and Elaine (nee Pries) Peterson. Jane had a unique sense of humor but will be remembered for her love of all animals especially cows...and of course her chocolate.
Survived by son Jason Peterson of Stratford. Loved by her mother Elaine (nee Pries) Peterson and her brother Larry (Holly) Peterson of Georgetown.
Special aunt of Carly Peterson-Welch (Lawrence Welch) their son Walker and Tyler (Rachael) Peterson and their children Maya and Noah. She will be fondly remembered by the many friends and staff at the Village Seniors Community where she made friendships over her years there.
To honour her wishes, cremation has taken place and a family inurnment will take place in the spring. A funeral will be announced in the new year.
Memorial donations to the Humane Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
My condolences to Elaine and her family. My prayers are with you.
- George Service
Larry, Holly and Elaine. I am so sorry to hear of Jane's passing. My thoughts are with you.
- Betty MillerSincere condolences to Larry and family.
- Laraine GoddenJane and I met when we were wee girls at the (old) Georgetown Memorial Arena when our brothers Larry Peterson and Dale Mieczaniec played hockey. A more innocent time we'd run around the arena unsupervised ignoring the hockey game(s) but we were just two girls creating our own fun. Jane was fun, funny and outgoing, i.e. a complement to my shy, quiet, reserved personality. By high school Jane loved the Bay City Rollers and Rod Stewart and likely other British/UK bands and enjoyed them with intense spirit! We would later work alternate shifts at Fotomat at the Georgetown Market Place (parking lot) where I trained her and got to befriend her once again post high school. While I am shocked and saddened I have many fond memories of Jane Peterson, a kind spirited personality whose sense of humour made her a pleasure to spend time with. Without social media back then once I moved from Georgetown we lost touch but reunited with the "magic" of social media. We reconnected and caught up via messenger only to discover her posts became less frequent with 'clues' to her declining health. I'm so sorry, Jane. My condolences to Jane's son, family and friends. May you have solace knowing that Jane was loved by so many. We all have cherished memories.
- Kelly MieczaniecSending heartfelt condolences to the family of Jane! I remember working with Jane at Tim Hortons many years ago, I enjoyed listening to her stories and how she loved Rod Stewart and was so excited to go to one of his concerts!
Also in conversation on how my cousins were her cousins too! Such a small world! RIP Jane.
I was so sorry to hear of Jane's passing.
Sending my condolences to Elaine, Larry and Holly and family.
I am so sorry to read of Jane's passing. Condolences to all who loved Jane. I will cherish our memories we shared during school years. RIP my friend, safe journey home ox
- shelley (perkins) burnsBob and I send sincere condolences to the family. I have known Jane forever and especially loved her laugh and sense of humour. We kept in touch on FB right to the day before she passed, it was such a shock. She will be missed and may her memory be a blessing!!
- Linda PaulWayne & I are sending heartfelt condolences to you my sister, Elaine, & to Jane's son, Jason & the whole Peterson family. RIP dear Jane
- Gail BennettI was so sorry to hear about Jane. My condolences to the family.
- Laurie InglisSincere condolences to the Peterson family.
Tina & Egan
I'm so sorry to hear of Jane's passing. The last time I had seen Jane was in high school, but we had reconnected via Facebook years ago. Always loved Jane's sense of humour and her fun fb posts. Condolences to all the family.
- Charlene Ley (nee Cox)I'm so sorry for your loss. I will miss Jane and her regular FB posts, which I loved. It was one way we stayed connected over many years. 🖤
- Barbara HagensenI'm so sorry to hear of Jane's passing. She was always a pleasure to work with. She always spoke fondly of her son Jason and her precious dog Molly. I hope that her and Molly are reunited with eternal health and happiness.
- MariaMy sincere condolences ..
- Tina Lumsden
