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Memorial Service
A visitation service will be held at Redemption Bible Chapel at 250 Commissioners Road East in London Ontario on Thursday May 9th from 4:30-6:30pm, and a memorial service on Friday May 10th at 1:30pm also at Redemption Bible Chapel.”
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Jan Moore posted a condolence
Sunday, May 19, 2024
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. While I hadn't seen Joanne in many years, I remember her passion and love for life. She will be sorely missed.
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Vicki Burgess posted a condolence
Friday, May 17, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. I met Joanne a year ago when we shared our first night as bowling coaches for the Special Olympics. I was just getting to know her and enjoyed seeing her each week. We shared our faith and there is comfort in knowing she is with her Lord and Saviour.
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Izayana lit a candle
Friday, May 17, 2024
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My condolences. We had our onboarding process together at Mine101, and she was so kind! ❤️
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Patty Nixon posted a condolence
Saturday, May 11, 2024
My most sincere condolences to the family. Joanne was a such a lovely, lovely person who will be very missed.
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André Motuzas posted a condolence
Friday, May 10, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Joanne was one of the kindest, most caring and thoughtful people I have ever met. Her legacy will live on in her incredible daughters and in all the lives she was able to touch. I sincerely believe I am a better person for having known her, and I know that there are many others that would feel the same way.
She loved and was loved by all her friends. I miss her already.
André Motuzas
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Claire Lamothe posted a condolence
Friday, May 10, 2024
I have known Joanne for many years and only have good memories. Whether it was having dinner with her family or my many visits to Toronto, we always managed to have a lot of laughs and catch up on each other’s lives. I will miss her very much. I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you on this difficult day as you say goodbye.
Claire Lamothe and family
Ottawa ON
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Thursday, May 9, 2024
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My dear Joanne... I am in shock. Though our Lord always knew when and how He would call you to His presence, it still leaves me speechless. I just saw you about 2 weeks ago. We grieve your sudden departure, but we know we will be together again in the presence of our Lord. I praise our Lord for all the time we got to spend together... the tears, the laughs, the prayers, the trials and the joys... what a blessing to have shared this side of eternity with you!
May God bring comfort to your beautiful daughters, your whole family and friends. Claudia
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Thursday, May 9, 2024
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We are so sorry for the loss of Joanne. My friend and Sister-in-law for the past 30 years. We have shared many experiences, some with joy and fun and others with strife and tears. Through it all I remember how strong Joanne was. She has passed this down to my neices, Sara and Hannah. She has been a wonderful mother. I still can't believe she is gone...
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Annmarie Matuzic posted a condolence
Thursday, May 9, 2024
We are so sorry for your loss. We first met Joanne when our girls went to daycare. Over many years we enjoyed time with our girls. Joanne was such a beautiful and kind person and an amazing mom to her girls. Sara and Hannah we hope you will always cherish the wonderful times you had with your Mom, and those memories help you through this very difficult time.
Love Annmarie, Mike and Sophia Matuzic.
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Jackie Knoll posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, May 9, 2024
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I met Joanne several years ago as a volunteer at PSSO. We shared many stories about our daughters. Sara and Hannah, she loved and treasured you both. Even though I do not know you personally, through your mother's eyes, I feel like I have caught a glimpse of the beautiful people you have become. I know she raised two lovely daughters and has given you the love, support and guidance that will help you succeed in life. It was important to her and comforting knowing that you have grown up as independent and capable young ladies. Joanne was such a kind and compassionate person. I always looked forward to seeing her every week when I volunteered. She was truly a remarkable person and I will miss her dearly.
-Jackie Knoll
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Amanda Stark posted a condolence
Thursday, May 9, 2024
It’s difficult to explain but Joanne was such a genuine light in my life. As a longtime volunteer with The Parkinson Society, I saw her semi-regularly over the past 10-15yrs. It was always a relief to see her familiar face at events or around the office. She made me feel welcome and “known” in a chaotic world. Knowing of her faith now, that all makes sense. She will be dearly missed.
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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A lady of courage, living out her faith, loving her daughters... We met at our Redemption small group and enjoyed lots of walks and talks, lady's breakfasts and dropping in on Bill and Jennifer. Our special time together was staying with my sister in Calgary in 2023. Hannah was working out there for the summer at lululemon. Joanne didn't laugh at me too much when I asked if Lulu Lemon was a bakery. Joanne, Nick and Hannah also treated me to my first ever London Knights hockey game. I am sad and missing my friend. I am reminded that as I am walking through the valley of the shadow of death once again, I know that Jesus went ahead and prepared a place for Joanne. I imagine her joy at meeting Jesus face to face. I am still seeing through a glass darkly and only knowing in part. But I can rejoice, even in my sorrow, because our lovely Joanne now knows fully, even as she has been fully known.
To Sara and Hannah: So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
Hang on tight to the Lord! That's how your Mom always moved forward in victory. Love, Carol
(John 14, 1 Corinthians 13)
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Deepinder posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Joanne was one of the kindest souls I was lucky to meet while working at Parkinsons. I'll always remember her smile and gentle voice. May tou rest in peace, you will be missed.
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Janice Dunt posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
We had so many lovely talks during my volunteering times at parkinson's office. We shared stories of your daughters and my granddaughters, watching them grow up. I truly admired your strength of character. Goodbye my friend,I will always remember you and so glad I had time with you. Janice Dunt
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Jennifer Greene posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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Jennifer Greene Posted May 7, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Joanne will not be forgotten by Bill and I. She was a main part of our "family", especially during the pandemic, when most Sunday evenings she had simple supper with us and we would have some serious conversation and also lots of joking around. Also, Joanne, Sara, Hannah, Bill and I would celebrate Christmas together. Joanne was my friend, my 'sister'. She has finished the race well, and is with the Lord. We'll see her again one day and praise the Lord together. Sara & Hannah we love you.
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Catharine McPherson posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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My sincere condolences to Sara and Hannah as you navigate the loss of your dear mother Joanne. May you both take comfort in your many sweet memories. I hope that they can live on your hearts forever.
Love Catharine McPherson & family
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Deb Flaherty posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Your Mom loved you so very much, Sara and Hannah. Her light shone so brightly, and continues to shine through you both. Our condolences and love. Deb and Dan, Grace and Keegan
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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Our sincere condolences to Hannah and family/friends. We send you so much love and strength during this difficult time. - OTF Management Team
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Mark Womack posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
I loved my time working with Joanne, especially during Covid. We had many spirited conversations, lots of laughs, and even a few tears together. We could solve the world's problems in a single phone call! She was a confidant, a passionate person, and a wonderful soul, and will be dearly missed. Her love of her girls was unsurpassed, and she will be remembered well.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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Dear Hannah,
I am so sorry about your loss!!! May great memories and love from your family and friends give you ,and your sister Sara, strength and Peace during this difficult time! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With love and deepest sympathy,
Monika B. from SDM
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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Robin Arnott posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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Joanne was my guiding light at the office ever since I started my role at PSSO. She helped me get through countless tough moments with respect, support, and compassion. Our work family won't be the same without her.
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Stephen Owen posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Joanne and I had many conversations about our shared faith. She often told me about her Bible studies and devotions. Joanne was a highlight of my days in the office. Her dedication was exemplary. Her humour, though dry, was hilarious, and her smile always preceded the punchline or pun as she anticipated my appreciation of the joke. She was a true team player, always ready to thoughtfully answer questions and provide excellent guidance. I deeply miss calling her extension, having her pick up, waiting 10 seconds while I launched into whatever I called her for, before interrupting and saying, “you have reached the desk of Joanne Bernard, please leave a message after the tone.” I miss my sister in Christ immensely. 2 Corinthians 5:8
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Nancy Moon posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
To lose such a treasured friend is so difficult for me and it is so hard to write in past tense. But I know that Joanne's soul is alive and well with the Lord because of her relationship and faith in Him.
There are so many beautiful descriptive qualities that Joanne possessed and I will only touch the surface. Joanne loved; the Lord, her daughters, family and extended family, friends, church, coworkers and all of the volunteers who were so helpful at Parkinson's and more. Joanne was a postive person, appreciated and saw the value in people, built them up and never tore them down. Joanne was gentle, a great listener, witty, kind and understanding. She applied what she learned from Scripture to her life. Joanne was really a true friend to anyone who had the opportunity to get to know her.
What a testimony!
My condolences to Joanne's loving family and all of us who feel such a huge loss.
Nancy
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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Joanne was one of the sweetest people I have had the opportunity to meet. Her smile always warmed my heart. She will be dearly missed. My condolences to her entire family.
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
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Working alongside Joanne over 10 years at PSSO was a joy. A few things stand out. She adored her girls. She was a strong woman. She was always a listening ear and an encouragement to remember my faith in the hard times. She loved hockey. She loved people with Parkinson’s disease and served them well for 25 years. I am thinking and praying for her family in this unexpected and immense loss.
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Heather Anderson lit a candle
Monday, May 6, 2024
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Joanne
My best friend
Loving Mother to two wonderful, amazing daughters
Kindest person I will ever know
You will be missed dearly
Love you
Rest In Peace
Heather
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