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Jane Louise (Neilson) Berthiaume’s life has been a journey of both change and deep roots. Born as the younger twin to Jill Kanwischer, Jane has always known the beauty of companionship and the bond of family. Her life took her across vast distances, from the farmers fields of Southwestern Ontario to the wide-open spaces of Texas and Alabama, before finally landing in Calgary, Alberta. Each move shaped her in unique ways, but no matter where she went, Jane always found a way to blend her interests in computers and energy healing. She worked hard, learning and evolving in her multiple careers, but a part of her longed for something simpler, something more grounded.
That grounding came in the form of her life on Lake Erie with her second husband, Tim Berthiaume. Their 20 years together were filled with laughter, love, and countless memories made at their beautiful lakeside home and their farm nearby. Jane’s first marriage to Paul Clarke had already given her the joy of raising two sons, Phillip and Nathan, who became the center of her world. They were, and remain, her pride and joy—her heart’s compass. Jane's youngest son, Nathan, has blessed her with her first grandchild, a little girl named Delilah. When Tim passed away in 2020, Jane’s world shifted again, but she found solace with her new partner, Jake Caron, and in the fertile soil of her two-acre farm in Leamington.
Now, Jane lives her days with a deep sense of fulfillment. She plants, grows, and harvests with hands that have weathered many seasons. Her love for gardening, cooking, and canning is evident in the products she shares with those around her, filling her home with the warmth of homestyle dishes and the goodness of food preserved the old-fashioned way. Jane’s life is a beautiful mix of modern skills and timeless traditions, proving that no matter where life takes you, you can always find your way back home—back to the land, back to family, and back to the heart.
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