Janice Cornford
Janice Cornford, 81, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019, at Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center in Janesville.
She was born in Blue River, on April 30, 1937, the daughter of Walter and Lyndall (Richason) Shaffer. She married Dean A. Cornford on June 23, 1956. They celebrated 62 years together before he unexpectedly preceded her in death on July 24, 2018. For the last nine months, Janice has missed Dean, living without him in their duplex, where they thought they would have many more years together.
Janice worked for many years and retired from Prent, in Janesville, where she developed many friendships while working there. She enjoyed going to the casinos with her friends. She called going to dialysis her job, where she went three days a week. At dialysis, some called her, “Pretty Lady,” because of her fashion sense. Janice’s great fashion finds came from Goodwill, her favorite store, where she would spend hours shopping not only for herself, but for her family as well. Janice enjoyed watching the Brewers, rarely missing a game. She also cheered for the Badgers and Packers. Her greatest joys in life were her family, especially her grandchildren, who she loved very much. Mark knows you’ll be with him while he’s golfing; you always said to him as he hit the greens, “Don’t forget, I’ll always be on your shoulder.”
Janice is survived by her two children, Sheree (Paul Casey) Cornford and Mark (Barb) Cornford; three grandchildren, Cole (Rachel Sandee) Davis, Dillon Davis, and Amber Davis; great-grandchild, Huck Davis, son of Cole and Rachel; brother, Calvin A. Shaffer; fur baby, Tuffy; and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Zenith Bunder; and brother, Joe Shaffer.
Janice’s family would like to thank Dr. Shekhani, Dr. Kozak and Dr. Carimi for the extra years given to Janice’s life due to their care of her; the emergency room staff at the Mercyhealth Hospital, the staff at Mercyhealth Clinic North Urgent Care, the hospitalists and nursing staff at Mercyhealth Hospital, and the dialysis team for their care of Janice.
The family is honoring Janice’s and Dean’s wishes, with no visitation or funeral service held for them. Their family asks you to honor their memories and understand their wishes. For online condolences, visit www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com.
Mom and Dad, We love you very much and miss you!
-Sheree and Mark
