From Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory
Janet Jackson Amos, 76
November 27, 1949 – March 7, 2026
Janet Jackson Amos passed away on March 7, 2026, following a difficult battle with an unforgiving autoimmune disorder.
Janet was born in Rhode Island on November 27, 1949; her parents were the late William M. and Mary (Rae) Jackson. She spent the majority of her growing up years in Fairfield, Connecticut where she was a 1967 graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School. She was a 1971 graduate of Bates College, Lewiston, Maine where she was awarded membership in the Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society. Following graduation she married her college sweetheart, Jeffrey Amos; the two journeyed through life as partners for 54 years. Janet later earned a master’s degree in education from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Janet’s professional career spanned several decades as a middle school special education teacher, first in Las Vegas and, later, for many years in Decatur, Georgia. In retirement she served as a volunteer tutor with the Literacy Services program of Indian River County, Florida.
Janet cherished her role as wife, mother and nana. She was the glue that kept everyone connected through annual family vacations, special holiday get-togethers and weekly phone calls and online Skype/Teams video calls. Every birthday and holiday was an opportunity for Janet to shop for and send a special gift. Christmas season was by far her favorite time of year. She was a long-time member of Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church of Atlanta, Georgia and continued to enjoy online services from Glenn on Sunday mornings during her retirement. Survivors include her husband, Jeffrey; her sons, William (Holly) of Anaheim, California and Robert (whom she proudly referred to as Dr. Bobby) of Athens, Georgia; and her grandsons, Dexter and Lincoln of California. She was predeceased by her brother, William W. Jackson, of Fairfield, Connecticut. Janet’s warmth, generosity and unconditional love will be dearly missed by her family.
A celebration of her life will be scheduled for a later date.
Online condolences may be shared at www.seawindsfh.com
Before retirement, Brian was a 34-year veteran of the FDNY, serving as Assistant Chief of Department. He was a long-time member and a board member of the Sebastian Golf Club.
He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Joan Marie Clinton. He is survived by his sons, Kenneth Clinton of Ontario Wisconsin, Gerard Clinton (Alicia) of Sayville, NY, his daughter, Joanne Carbone (Sebastian) of Bayside, NY and his brother, Donald Clinton of Leonia, NJ. He is also survived by his four cherished grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was a special uncle and cousin to many.
A memorial service will be held on March 25th at 11:00am at St Luke Catholic Church in Barefoot Bay.
Arrangements are by Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory in Sebastian. Online condolences may be shared at www.seawindsfh.com
Evelyn Patricia Smith, 97, of Sebastian, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. She was born on April 17, 1928, in New Jersey to Leo and Isobel McKenna. She married Paul H. Smith in 1950, becoming a proud Navy wife. After Paul’s retirement from the Navy, they moved from Norfolk, VA, to Florida, which excited her greatly. She loved living near Cape Canaveral, where the space program was in its infancy.
She is survived by her children, Sharon Moss, of Marion, IA; Deborah Thompson, of Colonial Beach, VA; David Smith, of Sebastian, FL; Mark Smith and wife, Donna, of Cocoa, FL; Timothy Smith; and Joanna Brown, husband Dale, both of Sebastian; ten grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul, son, Paul MacCionnaith, and granddaughter, Rachael Payton.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am March 13 at St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church Sebastian, Florida.
Online condolences may be shared at www.seawindsfh.com
A Memorial Service will be held at 2PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Seawinds Funeral Home, 735 S. Fleming Street, Sebastian, FL 32958.
An online guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.
She began her own career with the commissary system and worked her way up to commissary management specialist. Ethel is survived by her loving husband, Jimmy; her two sons, Mike and Paul; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Sebastian, Florida. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Online condolences may be shared at www.seawindsfh.com
