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Friday
31
January
Visitation
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday, January 31, 2025
Brenan's Paradise Row Funeral Home
111 Paradise Row
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
Saturday
1
February
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Westfield United Church
133 Nerepis Road
Grand Bay- Westfield, New Brunswick, Canada
(506) 757-2201
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Trudy posted a condolence
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Joanne was such a wonderfully positive influence on everyone who knew her. I cannot even put into words how much her friendship meant to me over the years we worked together and what a difference she made in my life just by being her kind, generous and thoughtful self. I will miss our coffee chats and her great sense of humour in spite of the many obstacles life placed in her path. She was never one to feel sorry for herself or to dwell on the negative, always finding a positive no matter the situation. I know from our many conversations that Joanne would not want us to mourn her passing so much as to celebrate her life and all the wonderful memories she helped to create. Her heart was in the right place, always putting family and friends above all else and we were all so blessed to know and love her. My sincere condolences to Jim and the rest of Joanne's family. She will be greatly missed.
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Ruth Cullen posted a condolence
Friday, January 31, 2025
Brandon,Kelly and Adrian,
Losing a family member is so hard. Remembering the memories you have made will help you through the tough days ahead.
We wish to extend our sincere condolences to you and to all of your family for the loss of your Mom.
Brandon, know that you have friends in your neighbourhood who are there for you.
R.I.P. Mrs. Yorke.
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David and Judy Sheaves posted a condolence
Friday, January 31, 2025
So sad to hear of Joanne's passing.Sincere condolences to You Jim and all the family.Prayers and Thoughts are with you at this difficult time.Judy and Dave
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Lois Wagner posted a condolence
Friday, January 31, 2025
Jim and Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Joanne’s passing. I had the pleasure of being one of her best friends growing up in Woodstock, NB.
It was wonderful being reunited with her after 50 years and seeing she still was as beautiful and full of spunk as when we played in each others yards and fields as children. Thanks to my amazing loving sister, Shirley and my wonderful “brother”-in-law, Ed for their generosity of time to gift Joanne and I the opportunity to reminisce of years gone bye, when I was in Canada visiting with them. It was wonderful to meet you Jim…now your “Beautiful Soulmate” will truly be your “Guardian Angel”. Blessings to you and your family and may the warm and amazing memories of Joanne help heal your hearts. Lois Flewelling Wagner
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Jim Elgee posted a condolence
Friday, January 31, 2025
Brandon: I was very sorry to hear about your Mom, and send my sincere condolences to you and your family.
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Jenna Spencer posted a condolence
Friday, January 31, 2025
Joanne was a good friend of my mother for many, many years. I will always remember her laughing, smiling & seeing pictures of their fun outings they shared together. Condolences to the family during this difficult time.
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Friday, January 31, 2025
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My condolences to Joanne's family for their great loss.
I moved to Morrisdale a few years ago, and started working on my house there. The first day I was there, Joanne showed up with a thermos of hot coffee and lunch! I've never felt so welcomed to a neigbourhood before. Joanne became my dear friend and we shared paddling, snow-shoeing, tree-felling (she was my spotter and saved my neck a couple of times!), and stump-pulling. Her laugh, smile and vitality were infectious, and I'll treasure the time I got to spend with her drinking instant coffee and sharing stories.
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Jason spencer posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Sorry to hear of Joanne’s passing.her and my mom were great friends for many years. So I have lots of memories but I must say the one that sticks out the best would be when she would tutor me as a child plus I knew she brought me hockey cards to make me work harder lol condolences too the family
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Laurel and Brock posted a condolence
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Jim and family our deepest sympathies to you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
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Brent & Christa Wickens posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Brent & I would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family. We’re so sorry for your loss.
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Patti Flecknell posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Judy, Jim and all the family, I’ve only met Judy a couple of times with Judy but we had such great conversations. She loved her family so much. My condolences to all of you.
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Lee Wilson posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Jim,
I was so saddened to see that Joanne has passed away. I have such fond memories of our softball years together. Jo was such fun; always seeing the humour in a situation. I loved her laugh!
My condolences to you and your extended family as you navigate through this difficult time.
Lee
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Stan Collins posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Jim, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Stan Collins.
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Lisa Boucher posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Brandon and family,I am so very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you all.
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Twila Hitchcock posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Jim, I am sorry to hear of Joanne passing. You are in my thoughts & prayers.Twila
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Giselle Pitre Lively posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
So sad to hear of Joanne’s passing.Your in our thoughts and prayers .
Terry,Giselle and Luc Lively
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Eleanor Hutton posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Jim, I was so sorry to hear of Joanne's passing, she was a beautiful lady inside and out, she will be missed by friends and family alike. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Eleanor Hutton
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Terry & Sandra McCluskey posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Heart felt condolences in memory of Joanne. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend who always brought a smile or chuckle to every occasion. Her family was her everything, we have fond memories of her sharing moments with her boys as they became young men as well as spending precious moments at the rink when our grandchildren were learning to skate. May you continue to feel her love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Christine and Glen (Skipper)Johnson posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Jim, Brandon,Joel and Daniel. We have many wonderful memories of Joanne. we were Beaver Leaders when our boys were young. Many good times in the 70s and 80s with young kids in Morrisdale. She was always happy and proud of her family. Last time we talked was at the Regional in November, we agreed it was no fun getting old. She had a beautiful smile and I will never forget it. Christine and Glen(Skip) Johnson.
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Kelly Vautour posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
I am so sorry to be reading that Joanne has passed. We became great friends during our employment at the Regional Hospital. We shared many laughs and hugs during our friendship years. I will always treasure her warm, compassionate, and caring personality. Rest easy Joanne, your infectious smile will be missed.
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Kim Mccormick posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Jim and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Joanne’s passing. We have so many wonderful childhood memories of Joanne and the rest of your family especially those from the ball-field and the hockey rink. A natural athlete and the number #1 cheerleader at many hockey games. We are grateful for her kindness, her willingness to always take the time to have a chat, and for her love of life. We are sending you all healing hugs and prayers. Kim, Annemarie, Mark , and Shelly Black
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Terry Dunn (Crouse) posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Joanne was a beatiful person I enjoyed working with her at the Regional Hospital she was a hard worker and a strong Union member and will be missed by everyone who knew her my sincere spymathies to her family and friends.
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Debbie Bertin posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Condolences to Joanne’s entire family I had the pleasure of working with her at the SJRH she will be greatly missed by all who knew her
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Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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She was more than a sister-in-law to me, and will be truly missed every single day
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Marlene Chappel posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Jim and Family, So sorry for your loss. Joanne was a wonderful person. God Bless!!!
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Perry Bull posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
To Jim and Family
We were so sorry to hear of Joanne's passing. Sending our deepest condolences. Cherish all your great memories.
Perry and Maria Bull
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Cindy Tupper posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
To Jim and Family
Our sincere condolences on Joanne’s passing. She always treated us as treasured friends and will be missed.
Cindy and Mike Tupper
Parrsboro
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Patty and Dave Black posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Brandon and family, please accept our deepest sympathies. May your memories give you some comfort
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Amanda and Doug Evans posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Jim,we are extremely sad to hear about Joanne. She and you have been great friends to us. You both have a place in our hearts. The world is a sadder place without her. We are out of the country now and will be travelling on Friday and Saturday so we are unable to take part in her celebration of life. Our deepest condolences.
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Muriel Blizzard posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
So very sorry Jim and Family for your loss. Joanne was always so very kind anytime I would see her. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
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Donna (Leaman) Rice posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Condolences to Joannes husband Jim and their Children & Grandchildren.
Joanne and I met years ago at Vocational School.
We became friends. As the years went by we lost touch.
We were both working at the Regional, when Joanne and I met up again, after so many years.
It was so nice connecting again.
Joanne was still the Sweet, Kind Person that she was in High School.
She was so Proud of her Family that her and Jim had.
We got together a few years ago with another friend.
We had such a great time reminiscing. Lots of stories and lots of laughs.
It is comforting to know that Joanne is now with her Lord and Saviour.
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Joan and Howard Quinn posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Much love and sympathy to Jimmy and family ,she will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her xxoo
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pat titus posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
Jim, Brandon, Joel, Daniel and family there are no words I can say that can touch what an outstanding woman your Mom is. A marvelous wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She was a delight to be around and a lady of many talents. She loved to have a good laugh and her and I had many. We have been neighbors for nearly 52 years and loved Morrisdale. She was extremely soft spoken and I don't believe I ever heard her raise her voice. Her boys and Jim were her life and she certainlyl loved them and their children. She was very proud of her sons and family. Helpful to many with a heart of gold heart. If you needed help she was there. The world has lost an exceptional person, everyone I know would agree, she was beyond special.
You battled hard Joanne, rest now, lay in the arms of angels. With love to Jim, Brandon, Joel and family...
Pat, Wayne, Allison and Drew
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Leanne Perry Boudreau posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
I am so sorry to read of Joanne’s passing. We met back at good old Vocational School. A few years ago she and I and another classmate from those days met at Pizza Delight in Grand Bay for supper and played catch up for a few hours. She and I kept in touch periodically over the years. We shared a love of PEI. She was absolutely all about her children, grand-babies and husband Jim. Take comfort in the fact that she is now with the Lord and that her heart is not only 100% but is overflowing with joy. She has arrived! I’m so glad our paths crossed all those years ago. She was a pleasure to know.
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Michelle Smith posted a condolence
Monday, January 27, 2025
My sincere condolences to the entire family. I’ve known Joanne my whole life, her and Jim always made me feel like family. Thinking of Jim, Joel, Daniel, Brandon and the family during this very difficult time.
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Monday, January 27, 2025
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Monday, January 27, 2025
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