Janet Frances Peatee

Janet Frances Peatee, age 88, made her final journey home to the Lord having passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on April 22, 2026. She was born on December 7, 1937, to James and Dolores (Haynes) Flynn. So many know of Janet's loves. Love of singing. Love of teaching. Love of her faith. And most importantly, her love for her family. She began singing as a preschooler, then in a girls group at Good Shepherd Grade School. She graduated from Central Catholic High School, Class of 1955. She was part of the Woman's Chorus during her freshman year and then joined the Glee Club. During her junior and senior years she had the woman's lead role in the Music Department's Spring Musicals: New Moon and Brigadoon. She also had lead roles in the CYO Summer Musicals; HMS Pinafore, 1953 and Sweethearts, 1954. She shared her voice with Rosary Cathedral Parish for more than 25 years singing in the Parish and Diocesan Choirs. In the 60's and early 70's she was actively involved on and off stage with The Cathedral Players and The Village Players. In the Spring of 1982, Janet began college as a non-traditional student. She graduated with a Bachelors of Education in 1986 with a dual degree in regular and special education. Janet taught in the Toledo Public School System for more than 28 years. Her teaching assignments included Washington and Franklin Elementary schools before retiring from Blessed Sacrament and Old Orchard. She truly enjoyed working with children to find their strengths and help them succeed. Janet's varied talents led her in many directions over the years. She served as the President of the Jay-C-Ettes and was on the Board of Central City Ministries of Toledo for ten years. As a member of Rosary Cathedral for 70 years she was a steward of various ministries: coordinator of a fund drive, chairperson of the Liturgy Committee, member of the School Board, wedding sacristan, church lector, Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, a cantor, soloist, choir member, and Pastoral Council member. After marriage in 1956, Janet began her greatest legacy as a wife, homemaker and the proud mother of ten children. Though she shared her talents with so many as described above, her focus until her last day were her children. She was iconic. She was the chef, the taxi driver, the launderer, the seamstress, the medic, the counselor, Den mother, and editor of many many school projects. She was the playmate, the Christmas cookie baker, the gardener and canner of her harvests. She was the fixer of all last-minute things. She taught her children values through her incredible example and witness of faith, hope and love. Janet's faith was unwavering. She obviously enjoyed ministering to others through her various talents. She lived a life of service and faith. She was beyond proud that one of her sons became a Catholic priest. She cherished the Parents of Priest support group and considered them an extension of her family. When she could no longer regularly attend religious activities and services, she found joy in EWTN programming. In the last several years her rosary, otherwise known as "The Beads", was never far from her reach, even in death! When asked what she was going to do first in heaven she responded, "Tell God I love Him!" She is proceeded in death by her former spouse, Donald G. Peatee, their first child, Gordon Francis Peatee, her parents, her brother, Robert Flynn and her sister Suzanne (Flynn) Petsche. She is survived by her siblings: Marilyn (John) Miller, James Flynn, William Flynn, and John (Suzanne) Flynn. Janet's legacy of love remains in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her children are Michael Peatee, Theresa (Mark) Kusner, Douglas (Stacey) Peatee, Father Gregory Peatee, Donald J. (Lisa) Peatee, Christopher (Kathleen) Peatee, Timothy (Cheryl) Peatee, Joseph (Vicki Humpert) Peatee, Mary (Kevin) Devine. Other family who were part of her life include Louise Schlatter, Carol (Jim Johnson) Peatee, Erika Teska. Her 18 grandchildren are: Elizabeth (Brian) Holmes, John (Alysia) Kusner, Danielle Kusner, Juliana (Robert) Marciniak, Saralynn Kusner, Megan Kusner, Matthew Peatee, Patrick (Samantha) Peatee, Caitlyn (Michael) Maciolek, Margaret (Andrew) Sharkody, Dr. Jessica Peatee (Nathan Croak), Nicholas (Elizabeth) Peatee, Ariel (Robert) Bosler, Samantha (Joshua) Drake, Dr. Andrew Peatee, Joshua Peatee, Lauren Devine and Zachary Devine. Her 20 great grandchildren held an extra special place in her heart: Caleb, Addison, Catherine and Beckett Holmes; Rowen and Ava Kusner; Elliot, Lucas and Isaac Marciniak; Brayden, Jacob, and Austin Peatee; Brooks, Palmer and Harris Maciolek; Eleanor and Amelia Sharkody; Aurora and Audrina Bosler; and soon to be Baby Girl Drake. The family will receive guests Wednesday, April 29th, from 3-7 in the evening with a Prayer Service at 7pm at Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd. Additional visitation will be held at 10:00am Thursday, April 30th, at The Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral followed by a Mass of Resurrection at 11:00am. Interment will be private at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to EWTN, Rosary Cathedral, or charity of choice.

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Janet Frances Peatee

December 7, 1937 - April 22, 2026