On Monday November 16, 2009,
Debbie Tracey said:
There is nothing we can say or do to take away this pain from you.Take our love and thoughts with you. We may not be by your side , but well be with you .Thinking of you xxxx
On Thursday November 19, 2009,
Sue Cox said:
Jan was a very special person and a dear friend to me in my time in Vanuatu. We always kept in touch. I received a message from her less than a month ago for my birthday. She always thought of others before herself. The world will be a poorer place for her passing. But we should all remember her legacy in distant parts of the world where she worked and made a positive difference in the lives of others. I remember asking her what I should take to remote outer islands of Vanuatu. Practical as ever, she said soap! And I made many friends with my packets of soap. Those that are left are in my thoughts and prayers.
On Sunday November 22, 2009,
Lea Shaw said:
I first met Jan in Cambodia when she was working for SCA. She took me to a village for a meeting with over 100 women so I could hear the reality of their lives. Jan was already working on it. We bonded instantly. She was the practical voice of reason "that won't work; this will". She was funny, warm-hearted and really knew women's health. We toted up big phone bills between Brisbane and Melbourne and I'm glad for that. Jan, you made a difference everywhere you worked. Rest in peace, my dear friend. I'll miss you.
On Sunday November 22, 2009,
Louise Sampson said:
Jan's life and achievements are worth celebrating; through her work she improved the health and life of many thousands of people in our region. I worked with her in western China, and her quiet, sensible and thoughtful approach gained the professional respect of her colleagues and peers. She'll be sadly missed as a good friend; her wicked dry wit made me laugh and there was no-one better to catch up with over a cuppa. My deep condolences to Jan's family, and please know there are many people in different countries who will miss her and grieve her passing.
On Monday November 23, 2009,
Asmus Hammerich said:
Conveying my heartfelt condolences.
Asmus
On Monday November 23, 2009,
Geoff Elvy said:
I am very very sorry to have the news of Jan's passing. Jan worked with me for about 4 years in Vanuatu, she was steadfast, reliable and very popular and really highly regarded by the nationals. I last met with Jan in Jakarta, she was just the same. I will always remember her as kind, generous, and the dry humour with the beautiful smile on her face. I am sure many people will miss Jan for the good things she brought to this world and the kindness she showed to those less advantaged
On Monday November 23, 2009,
Philippa Elvy said:
I feel so sad at the loss of one so gentle in nature, so friendly and practically helpful. I knew Jan over the time she worked in Port Vila as a colleague of my husband. Many a time I would wander down to the Ministry of Health office at lunchtime and enjoy a relaxed chat with her and Asha leaning on the railings outside the door. I was inspired by her simple and practical advice on how to deal with infected mozzie bites and such tropical trials. I admired her style - the pretty hair decorations she wore for the sheer pleasure of it. Our family memories of Vanuatu will always be the dearer for her friendship and happy influence. I send you all my sympathy at this time.
On Monday November 23, 2009,
Maggie Kenyon said:
I only worked with Jan once, but with someone like her, it was always instant warmth and rapport and a genuine respect for her knowledge and abilities. The world is a better place for having known her and poorer for her departure.
On Tuesday December 1, 2009,
Cecily Dignan said:
I first met Jan when she was working with Save in Cambodia and I with Save in Lao. Jan came with the Cambodian health study tour group and then later on holiday. Over the years we have met up in several other places. I feel very sad at the loss of a good friend and valued colleague, who knew her "stuff" and was always a great sounding board. Like others, I loved Jan's delightful sense of humour, being ever ready to crack a joke and those wonderful dramatic pauses and meaningful looks she used to draw you into a story. Whenever she called I knew it would be for a long yarn, that she had plenty of time for me, and immediately I put the kettle on to better savour the stories to come. Deepest sympathy to all her family in their terrible loss.
On Thursday December 3, 2009,
Myriam Abel said:
I have come to learn about Jan's passing away just this week and would like to express my sincere sympathy and condolences to the family of late Jan Oneil. Jan worked in Vanuatu as a Community Health Advisor to the Ministry of Health on a five year Health Sector Planning and Management Development project [January 1999- June 2004] Her expertise and efforts in working with the ministry and in particular the Provincial Health Managers and the community health nurses in improving and maintaining quality care and appropriate service delivery whether in urban or very remote communities of Vanuatu will be always treasured as she has brought.
On Saturday December 5, 2009,
Merilyn kelly said:
Hi I am Jan's sister and thank you all for your wonderful words she was a very special person we miss her very much. We are planning to scatter her ashes early next year from the end of her beloved St Kilda pier . If anyone would like to come or to have a written copy of her funeral service sent to them please email me on
kellysix@bigpond.net.au
On Sunday December 6, 2009,
Terry Packer said:
My wife Maureen & I first met Jan in Port Moresby in the early 80's.We spent many,many,happy hours together.
She came to visit and stay with us here in the U.K.again in the 80's.
We will never,ever forget Jan.Her smile,
warmth,and courage towards the end must be an inspiration to all.
Rest in peace Jan.
On Tuesday December 8, 2009,
Denise, Robert and family said:
Janette may not be in our sight but is very alive in our heart. She is a special person to which the world is a better place, Janette has left her mark in so many ways and the path she has laid will be the pathway for all to follow. I will not say goodbye but hello to a new adventure the sky and the heavens are now the limits. I will miss you dear cousin for I have a bit of you is in my soul, may we speak of you forever.
Denise.
On Wednesday December 9, 2009,
Joyce smith said:
I knew Jan in Cambodia and then had the pleasure of working with her in Indonesia.
One can never froget Jan's great professionalism and her passion for her work coupled with a wry humour, healthy cynicism and especially the gallantry with which she faced her diagnosis and treatment.
Jan was one of a kind, we are all better for having known and worked with her, she is trulyu missed.
On Wednesday December 16, 2009,
Demi Evans said:
i believe in life,people come and go for good reasons. Janette Margaret O'Neill left her very own foot print in the ground that we walk.
She has help countless needing people and never once did she give up.
you always going to be remembered as one of the many people who have made a change. A CHANGE TO THE WORLD, THE LIFE OF MANY OTHERS.
rest in peace
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