Janice Laking: key obituary facts
Is Janice Laking dead? Yes. Janice Laking died on September 30, 2026, at age 96.
Cause of death: Janice Laking's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Janice Laking known for?
She was a Canadian politician.
More about Janice Laking
Born: 1935.
Gender: female.
Occupation: politician.
Nationality: Canada.
Education: Barrie Central Collegiate Institute.
Janice Laking, the Canadian politician who served as mayor of Barrie, died on September 30, 2026, aged 96.
Known also by her married name and born Janice McCuaig, she was a long-serving figure in local politics in Barrie, Ontario. She was first elected to Barrie City Council in 1972 and later became the city’s mayor in 1988, holding the office until 2000.
Laking also entered federal politics as the Liberal candidate in Simcoe South for the 1979 election and later in Simcoe Centre in 1993, losing that contest by 182 votes.