She was born in Port Arthur and resided in Thunder Bay for most of her life. As a hardworking and dedicated community member, Jane began working when she was 16 at Can-Car. She was part of the “Rosie the Riveter” crew, working on Curtis Helldivers for the American Navy. Following in her family’s tradition, she joined the Canadian Navy at age 17, serving in Halifax until the end of WWII. After she returned home, she attended DVA School where she met the love of her life, Wilf Lingman. They married on July 18, 1947, and raised two children. Jane was a member of the Eastern Star and had many interests. She loved all animals and was a lifetime member of the Canadian Kennel Club, Lakehead Kennel Club and was a founding member of the TB Cocker Spaniel Club. For 28 years, she opened her home to the dog community to hold an eye exam clinic, hosting an average of 150 dogs per year. Jane was also and an avid golfer and the humble owner of three hole-in-one trophies. She won many club championships in both Canada and the U.S. and was a participant in all 25 Cancer Tournaments at the Fort William C.C. During the long winter months, Jane kept busy as a five pin bowler. Perhaps the highlight of her life was celebrating her 60th Wedding Anniversary with Wilf, along with family and friends last summer.

Jane was preceded in death by her father Ralph, mother Ann, brother Bill and aunt Cis Arthurs. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband Wilf, son Bob (Deb), daughter Kathy (Charles Allen), grandchildren Kristin (Scott) Rogers, Jordan (Paige) Lingman, Katy and Brittany Lingman, sisters and brother Nell Gash, Jim (Cheryl) Holt, Carol (Mel) Krienke, and Barb (Bob) Vester, as well as by numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, former daughter-in-law Susan Nelson, and her to cocker spaniels, Becky and Digby. Jane will be dearly missed by her family and friends as well as her extended network of friends in Florida.