Smith, Joan Dorothy
It is with profound sadness that the family of Joan Smith of Thornbury announces her passing on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the age of 88. Joan left us peacefully and on her own terms.
Born on May 9, 1932 in Kearney, ON, Joan was a daughter of the late Harry and Helen (nee McManus) White.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband Glenn Smith in 2012.
Joan leaves behind her children Paul Smith and his wife Michelle of Vineland, Bill Smith of Toronto, Sara Smith of Thornbury, and was predeceased by her daughter Catherine Smith.
She was the much loved grandmother of Christopher Smith and his wife Leah of Burlington and ‘GG’ to Sloane.
Joan loved her career as a RNA (now known as a RPN), and later in her career worked for Care Partners. During the ‘in between years’ Joan was a wonderful stay at home mom and followed her beloved Glenn to 10 different places in Ontario. She has touched many lives in the various towns and cities they spent time in.
There will be a private family graveside service at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kearney, ON.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Transplant Campaign “TGWHF”, Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Friday, October 23, 2020
Sara and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mom was lovely.
Friday, October 23, 2020
Paul, Sara and Bill n family
You know how I felt about aunt Joan
I always felt so lucky to have two mothers !
Aunt Joan and Uncle Glen were in my thoughts and heart every day !
I truly loved them like my parents !
They helped to make me the person I am
My sincere Condolences to you all
Love you very much
Steven
Friday, October 23, 2020
Sara , Bill, Paul and families
My deepest condolences to you all.
Aunt Joan was a wonderful person , in my younger years I always enjoyed making her laugh .
I know I wasn’t around much as I got older but you all are always in my thoughts.
She is at peace now with Uncle Glen..
Love you all. Cousin Tim
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
I just recently learned of your Mom’s passing Sara. Thinking about you and the rest of the family. Cherish all the wonderful memories that you have of your Mom. She was an awesome lady and so proud of you. Sending hugs your way. ❤️
Friday, October 23, 2020
There are no words to express our heartfelt condolences but know we are keeping you all in our thoughts & prayers. I hope the many special memories you have of your mom, grandmother, sister, aunt & friend help heal your broken hearts. Joan (Dot) was very special to us & will be missed dearly
Karen, John & family
Friday, October 23, 2020
Jamie and I are thinking about you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Leslie and Jamie
Friday, October 23, 2020
We shall miss Joan. She was a great friend. We always found lots to laugh about. Our sincere sympathy to all her beloved family. Rest In Peace Joan. ❤️❤️
Friday, October 23, 2020
Sara, Bill and Paul, so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I hold many fond memories of both your parents. Please remember the good times. Thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Friday, October 23, 2020
So sorry to hear about Joan’s passing. I worked for many years with Glenn at the bank. Joan was a great lady and will be missed by her family and the community. Cherish the memories.
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Our condolences on the passing of Aunt Joan. It’s hard to comprehend the loss when our parents are gone. Please take comfort in in your thoughts and memories.
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Will miss your mom’s beautiful smile. Joan was a part of the knitting club at the library that I belonged to and she always had the patience to show someone new how to knit or pick up a dropped stitch. She was lovely and I will miss seeing her.
Saturday, October 24, 2020
So sorry for your loss, Joan was a great friend and lovely woman. Our thoughts are with you.
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Joan was a wonderful member of our knitting club. We could always call on Joan when we got into trouble with our project. She sure will be missed in Orchard Park and the community.
To Paul, Bill and Sara my condolences.
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Such a lovely lady. A friend from the knitting group. Always smiling and so helpful. So dedicated with donations of knitting to various hospital groups, including the neonatal unit in Orillia. She will be missed. My condolences.
Saturday, October 24, 2020
To Sara and family
My sincere sympathies. Your Mom was a wonderful woman. Always a hello with a smile. Enjoyed talking with her on many occasions. Take comfort in knowing your parents are reunited.
Cathy Shaw
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Dear Sara and brothers. So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She always had a smile. Cherish your memories. Muriel
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Paul,Bill, and Sara: A big gap in your life now; fill it with good memories of a great mom and dad. Thinking about you all.
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Dear Sara
Thinking of you and the rest of your family as you struggle with the loss of you Mom. She will be missed by so many. Cherish the wonderful memories you have and hold them in your hearts and mind.
Hugs,
Sandra Pyatt
Saturday, October 24, 2020
To Paul & Michelle, Bill, Sara, Christopher, Leah and Sloane.
I am sorry to hear of Aunt Joan’s passing. Take comfort in the fact that she is reunited with Uncle Glenn, Catherine and all who went before her. I find these words from Laura Ingalls Wilder helpful. “Remember me with smiles and laughter. For that is how I will remember you all. If you can only remember me with tears, then don’t remember me at all”. Please know that others share this loss with you.
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Sara, Bill and Paul, we are sending our deepest condolences. Your Mom was such a wonderful person and will be missed by so many. You all have so many wonderful memories of her, hold on tight to those. sending our love, Jen, Chris, Jaden & Kyra Brooks
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Joan was so loved by so many people. Everyone who knew her was touched by her enormous love – she had a heart as big as her momma’s stove. I have such sweet and precious memories of my Aunt Joan and Uncle Glen and I will hold these close to my heart. Now they both are together and in peace.
Louise, Sarah, Amanda, and myself have a huge Aunt Joan-shaped hole in our hearts and in our lives. We will include special prayers for Paul, Sara, Bill, and their families, in our thoughts and prayers.
Love
Sunday, October 25, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. A mother is a treasure whose loss must be unbearable. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Please accept our most sincere condolences.
André and Francine Briand
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Sara, Bill & Paul
Words can not express how saddened we are to hear of the loss of your mom. Joan was a great neighbour and friend to us for many years. Her kindness to all will not be forgotten. Gone from our sight, but never far from our hearts!
Mary Anne & Roy Robertson (and family)
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Sara & Family
My condolences on the passing of your Mom. It was always a pleasure to see her & hear the “Joanie” stories at work. Prayers & blessings
Kylie Nowak
Sunday, October 25, 2020
What My Aunt Meant To Me
Author Unknown (modified)
Aunts have no wands or wings,
So they work with wisdom, love, and things.
Having taken on this role,
You loved me right down to my soul.
You offered kindness
And greetings with a hug and kiss,
Each freely out of love which I will miss.
I chose a twinkling star in the sky at night ,
To say a prayer for you to it’s bright light.
You’re in God’s Heavens now and no longer in pain,
In my thoughts, you’ll always remain
How lucky I was,
How blessed I’ve been,
You were more than my Aunt,
You were also my friend.
I love you and miss you Auntie Joan
Thank you for always being there for me.
Love always
Barb & Brent
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Paul and family – So sorry for your loss. Your Mom was such a lovely person and I always enjoyed our conversations. Treasure all the good memories. My heartfelt condolences. Vicky Gratta
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Dear Paul & Michelle, Bill, Sara, and Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Aunt Joan was a very special aunt. She was such a caring and thoughtful lady. What a great sense of humor she had. Her wild-blueberry pies were the BEST! We will certainly miss her.
Love from
Anne and Bryan Gallagher
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Sara, Bill, Paul and family. We are so very saddened to hear of the passing of our dear Joan. I have so many fond memories and laughs from both your Mom and Dad, such a wonderful couple!
Your Mom will be greatly missed by her family as well as many, many members of this Community. Rest In Peace Joan❤️❤️
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Thinking of you at this time . Hold on to the cherished memories and her beautiful smile.
Monday, October 26, 2020
Sara, Bill and Paul
I am so saddened to hear of your mother’s passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family. I always loved my visits with Joan when I lived in Thornbury, and those pies she baked were the best! Your mom and dad were such wonderful people. You will have many beautiful memories to hold on to.
Much love
Anita Cornfield
Monday, October 26, 2020
Bill and the Smith family,
My deepest condolences go out to your family. Remember all the fond memories you all share as she will always live on through you.
Monday, October 26, 2020
Our deepest condolences to you Bill, Paul and Sara. We have only had the pleasure of meeting and working closely together with one of your children Joan, but I can tell you that you have raised amazing, strong and independent offsprings! Thank you for sharing them with us. You will always be remembered in their hearts and stories.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Sara, Bill and Paul our deepest condolences .
Both your Mom and Dad were the best Auntie and Uncle one could
be blessed to have .
They never judged me , only loved me .
Even at my worst !
In time , a smile will come to my face before a tear comes to my eye , when thinking of my Aunt Joan .
Love Tom , Kim , Chelsea , Dylan and Micheal
Friday, October 30, 2020
Sorry to hear about your mom and I am thinking about Sara at this time. We are so lucky to have such great moms and memories to hold in our hearts.
Friday, October 30, 2020
Sara and family. So sadened to hear that your Mom has passed away. I did not realize she was so ill. Cherìsh the memories. She had such a cheery smile.
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
To Joan’s Family,
We send our deepest condolences to you at the passing of Joan. We knew both Glenn & Joan through TD Bank, with Glenn as George’s manager in Guelph! What a lot of wonderful memories we have from our social times with both of them.
You will have your own great memories of Joan to help you through the next few days and the many days to come.
We will make a donation to Beaver Valley Outreach in Joan’s name.
Sincerely, George & Lynn Cornfield.
Friday, November 6, 2020
Sara, Bill and Paul we were so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. We were very good friends and I know you will miss her. Sara you did a good job looking after her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Friday, November 13, 2020
Sara, Bill and Paul:
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Joan was a lovely lady and we will not forget how kind and helpful she was to Garry’s father during his remaining days in his home. You are in our thoughts.
Sunday, November 15, 2020
Paul, Bill, Sara and family
So sorry for your loss. It is difficult to lose your parents even if it is their time.
I have fond memories of our family visits in the past.
Love to all.