EVANS, Janet Elizabeth (née Skinner)
Born Thursday August 18, 1938. Passed away Monday March 02, 2026.
Dearly loved wife of Leonard Thomas (deceased). Much loved mum, mother-in-law, Nanny and Nanny Janny of Ricky, Wendy, Bek and Hayls; Donna, Geoff, Luke, Emma, Archie and Oscar; Renee, Blair, Isla and Finlay; Paul, Thomas, Kaylee, Claire and Charlie; Janelle, Mark, Sophie and Kate; Deb, Bill, Megan, Connor, Tim and Hannah.
Reunited with Dad.
Daughter of Ken and Moo Skinner (both deceased). Sister of Ian (deceased), Wayne, Posie and Bevan (deceased).
Funeral notice
Tuesday March 10, 2026, 11:00am
Quinn Funerals Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac
Get directionsThe Funeral of Mrs. Janet Elizabeth Evans will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 commencing at 11am.
The Funeral will leave the Chapel at the conclusion of the service for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.
For those who are unable to attend, CLICK HERE to view the live-stream.
Tributes
Leave a tributeMy deepest sympathy to all the Evans family on the passing of Mrs Evans.
Fond memories of our time as neighbours in Hancock st.March 10, 2026 9:09 pm
To All the Evans Families
Another original member of the Hancock Street gang Janet will be sadly missed by the people in the street not many of us left to carry on.
Your kids grew up with my kids during the sixties and seventies. What a street of children back then.Our deepest Symphany to you all on this sad occasion but just think she is reunited with Lenny.
From the Bates Family @ 20 Hancock Street (Bob is an original resident)
Thinking of you all Bob and Dee Bates and families
March 10, 2026 4:14 pm
Sympathy to the Evans family and Posie on the loss of Janet.
Thinking of you all as you farewell her today.
There will have been some laughter as you recant stories of days gone by!
Jenni MillerMarch 10, 2026 3:26 pm
Another truly beautiful soul to rest. Remembering Janet's, enfficious humour, always.Tennis 🎾 days, at the Barongarook West Tennis Club.
Deepest sympathy, to all Janet's family and extended family.
Rhonda Garner (Johnstone)March 10, 2026 3:12 pm
Deepest sympathy to the Evans Family on the passing of Janet.
She was such a wonderful contributor to South Colac Sports Club along with the Skinner family over many, many years.
Along with Len they followed their children week by week during their playing days at South.
We had so many fun times over many years which we will never forget.
Love Greg & Di Libbis
❤️🩷❤️March 10, 2026 2:50 pm
Condolences to the Evans and Skinner families on the passing of Janet. Janet was a beautiful lady and will be sorely missed.
Geri and Len(Flash) Gordon.March 10, 2026 2:47 pm
Sending love and thoughts to you all on the passing of your beautiful mum. So many treasured & happy memories living next door in Hancock Street. Her laugh will remain with me always. Love Sue Blower, the Blower family,Nadine, Michael, Brittany & Jake, Alexander & Byannkah.
March 10, 2026 11:52 am
Loving thoughts to all the Evans family on the passing of Janet . Lots of fond memories of days gone by .
March 10, 2026 10:27 am
Condolences to all of the Evan’s families on the loss of Janet
What a legend so many laughs and memories of South Colac days
Lou ,Peck & Family xxxMarch 10, 2026 9:10 am
My deepest sympathies are with you all during this difficult time. Allow the loving memories you have of Janet to help you through. ❤️
March 10, 2026 8:48 am
To Rick,Donna,Paul, Debbie & Janelle,& families also Posie & Wayne. my sincere sympathy on the passing of Janet, I always enjoyed a chat when we met, laughing about our same name confusion at times.
Apology I can’t make the funeral but my thoughts are with you all. Janet (Ray, Dec ) Jenni & Andrea.🌹March 09, 2026 3:08 pm
Our deepest sympathy to the Evans family on the passing of Janet. Fond memories of South Colac days.
Chris & Mark Charity.March 09, 2026 2:46 pm
To Rick & Wendy,
Donna, Paul, Janelle, Debra & families.Deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of your beloved mum.
Janet was such a character who loved her family, she had a wicked sense of humour & always enjoyed life to the fullest.We are sorry we cannot be with you all tomorrow to farewell your mum. We will be joining you all via the live stream.
RIP Janet reunited with Lenny
Jeanette, Simon, Jack & Meghan Brumby
March 09, 2026 11:43 am
Thinking of you Deb, Janelle, Ricky, Paul, Donna & your families in the loss of your beloved mum/nanna, she loved 🥰 you all so very much. I will miss the fun, laughter, cheeky stirring, reminiscing about Carlisle River days & the family connections we shared. It was such a pleasure to be her carer over the years. May all your treasured memories help you to cope with your great loss. Unfortunately I won’t be there in person to share with you on the celebration of her wonderful life as I’m in Portland visiting my own mum, however I will be listening to the live stream. So glad I visited Anam Cara on the Thursday & saw her cheeky grin one last time.
Much love ❤️ & hugs 🤗 to you all. 💐💞💐💞Barb
March 09, 2026 12:00 am
Thinking of you all Ricky,Donna,Paul,Janelle,Deb and their families during this very difficult time. I hold many memories of you Janet. Rest in peace beautiful lady. Sending you all our special love and Deepest Sympathies to you all.
Belinda,Rod and Family ♥️😘March 08, 2026 11:04 pm
Deepest sympathy to the Evans family on the passing of your mum. Janet was a beautiful woman, she always had time for everyone. She will be sadly missed, love to you all at this difficult time.
March 08, 2026 6:34 pm
Much love to you all, a lovely lady with an enormous smile xx
March 08, 2026 6:18 pm
Our Deepest Sympathies to the Evan’s,Skinner Families and Friends with the passing of Janet.Now reunited with her beloved Len and Janet we will miss your humour and laughter.Sending our love to all the family,Rest Peacefully Janet. Love from Brian,Gail Finn and family.
March 08, 2026 4:55 pm
To the Evans family,our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mum,Janet.
Rest peacefully now with Len.
Ron Tann and familyMarch 07, 2026 1:44 pm
EVANS(NEE SKINNER)
Janet ElizabethLoved sister of Rosemary (Posie)
Aunty to Narelle, Simone and David Tanis.
Family memories that will stay with us forever.
Reunited with our loved ones.
Till we meet again.
"See ya Picco".March 06, 2026 7:21 pm
Dear Deb, Bill, Megan and Tim our thoughts are with you at this sad time as you say farewell to a loved mother and grandmother. May you treasure all the memories you have .
Heather and Mike GreenMarch 06, 2026 6:27 pm
To my lovely friends Janelle & Debra
Thinking of you both and your families at this very sad time . It’s not easy losing a parent 💔
KateMarch 06, 2026 6:00 pm
Deepest Sympathy to Ricky , Yabbie & the Evans Family on the passing of Janet a true character of the Sth Colac Sports Club. A staunch supporter of beloved ‘Sth Boys’ her smile & wicked sense of humor will be missed .
Scott DownardMarch 06, 2026 3:33 pm
My condolences to Janet's Family, thoughts are with you as she joins her beloved Len. RIP Janet
March 06, 2026 10:53 am
To Ricky and family, so sad to hear of the passing of your mum Janet. She was so kind and welcoming to us when we moved to Colac in 1978 and got involved with the South Colac Football Club. A wonderfull lady who will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.
Gary and Lesley StorerMarch 06, 2026 10:21 am
To the Evans Families, Sad to hear of the lot of Janet. Fond memories from South. Thinking of you all at this time.
Scott & Linda WilsonMarch 06, 2026 10:07 am
To the Evans family...we were very sad to hear of the passing of Janet..she was a lovely lady and we had so much fun with her at South Colac catering for functions and football events..RIP Janet...love Lyn and Leigh
March 06, 2026 8:15 am
Thoughts and sympathy to you all.
Treasure all your fond memories of Janet.
Janet was a bloody Rippa
Annie McNamara and familyMarch 06, 2026 7:59 am
To the Evans family our deepest Sympathies on the passing of Janet,she was such a lovely person and we had so many wonderful times at South Colac with her..she was so much fun and made all the ladies committee functions enjoyable..will be sadly missed..thinking of you all at this very sad time ..love Lyn and Leigh Kidman
March 05, 2026 9:30 pm
So many fun family memories we will cherish forever ..
from Wayne & Lorraine (Dec) Skinner Jenni Louise Andrew Jodie and their familiesMarch 05, 2026 8:44 pm
Deepest Sympathy to all of Janets Family we have been neighbours for 62 years (how do you ever get over that) Janet was a great neighbour she looked after my kids when i worked and i looked after hers at different times we went thru the ups and downs but always had a lot of fun we will miss her terribly Hancock St wont be the same only a few originals left thinking of you all
March 05, 2026 11:39 am
To all , it saddens me to hear of Janet’s passing , been part of my life as long as I can remember , will never forget visit with your self and mum , will
Be sadly missed , all my thoughts are with you allMarch 05, 2026 7:46 am
Deepest symapthy to all of Janet's family my time spent with Janet as a carer was never dull. Janet loved a good laugh and we spent a lot of time joking around. Janet's one great love in life was her family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Love Karen ❤
Karen Scholes
5/3/26March 05, 2026 6:49 am
How do you say goodbye to someone who has been around all of my life, you can’t. But what you can do is hold onto the memories and remember them, in a word or a sentence, a place or a moment but most of all in your hearts.
Loved and adored mother of Ricky, mother in law of Wendy, adored nana of Bek and Hayls. And of course Buddha
Forever in our hearts
United with her LennyMarch 04, 2026 8:48 pm
To Janet. My deepest sympathy to you you and your wonderful families.Where do I start from the time I walked into your home till the time I left I met a lovely, friendly, welcoming person .I do appreciate the friendship that we formed and I will miss you terribly .RIP JAnet love Pauline ❤️ 💖 ❣️
March 04, 2026 3:53 pm
To Donna & Geoff
Ricky, Janelle, Deb & families
Deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of your beloved Mum.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Love from Mick & Julie Moloney xxMarch 04, 2026 3:38 pm