Janet Ann Chase

Janet Ann Chase, age 89, of North Port, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Tidewell Hospice House in Venice, Florida.

Janet was born on May 6, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Laurel and May Burd. She was a resident of Canton, Ohio for many years, where she served as an Administrative Assistant at Church of the Savior. Janet was a devoted member of Simpson United Methodist Church in Canton, Ohio, and later Englewood Methodist Church in Englewood, Florida.

Janet is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Rex Chase. Their love story began in kindergarten, when they first met, and continued throughout their remarkable life together.

Those left to cherish Janet’s memory include her children, Debra Tipton; Mary (Brian) Smith; Diane (Don) Thomas; and David (Justine) Chase; her nine grandchildren, Lindsay Tipton, Lauren (Matthew) Perdulla, Chadwick Tipton, Matthew (Missy) Smith, Kyle (Andrea) Smith, Dylan Williams, Ryan Cuddihee, Jenna Chase, and Corey Chase; eight great-grandchildren; and her brothers, Richard Burd and Jack (Sharol) Burd.

Janet was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her home was always filled with love and laughter, and her family and friends will forever cherish the many precious memories of special times shared together.

Janet had a special gift for writing short stories and poems. Many people in her life were touched by her thoughtful cards and heartfelt poems, which she lovingly wrote to celebrate special moments and events in their lives. Her words were a beautiful expression of the love she had for those around her and a lasting reminder of how deeply she cared for others. Those who received her heartfelt messages will treasure them always.

Janet’s kindness, creativity, warmth, and unwavering devotion to her family will be deeply missed. The memories she created, the love she shared, and the beautiful words she left behind will remain in the hearts of her family and friends for generations to come.

Family viewing will be held Monday, August 17, at 10:00 a.m. at Farley Funeral Home in North Port, Florida. A service and interment will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Venice Memorial Gardens in Venice, Florida.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Janet’s memory to Tidewell Hospice at support.tidewellfoundation.org or Englewood Methodist Church at englewoodmethodist.com.