Obituary of Janet Ellen Read READ, Janet Ellen (Nee Pickering) – After a brief and courageous battle with cancer at Hospice Peterborough on Sunday, September 22, 2019. Janet beloved wife of Andy. Loving mother of Kathryn (Tony), Rebecca (Clinton) and Tara (Alex). Dearest grandmother of Marlowe, Joel, Maya, Christian and Lyndon. Dear sister of Debi (Bill). A wonderful Aunt, cousin and friend of many. A service of remembrance will be held at Ashburnham Funeral Home, 840 Armour road, Peterborough on Friday, September 27th at 2:00 pm with visitation from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm with reception to follow. Donations to Hospice Peterborough would be appreciated by the family. A special thank you to doctors, nurses, staff and volunteers at Hospice Peterborough for the exceptional care and compassion with Janet and our family. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Janet Read, please visit Tribute Store