Joan Mary Jones
1930-2018
Joan Jones (nee Berry), passed peacefully on January 24, 2018
at Rocmaura Nursing Home, Saint John NB, in her
88th year.
Joan was born in Montreal, daughter of James Berry and
Charlotte Stoeckel. Her four younger brothers (Paul, Stephen, Peter
and Joe) have predeceased her. Her dad was a school principal, and she
herself taught most of her adult life. She met her husband Gordon
(predeceased, 2009) shortly after WWII, at a Marianopolis tea dance.
They married in 1951, and settled in Dorval QC to raise six children
together: Tim (Patti Moir) of Sudbury, Susan Wilcox (David Toupin) of
Kingston ON, Catherine Seely (Ralph) of Rothesay NB, Kevin (Barb
Brennan) of Chelsea QC, Teresa Guolla (Michael) of Ottawa, and Stephen
(2014). Following on a 10 year stint in Toronto, they happily retired
to the Laurentians (Morin Heights, Lac Chevreuil) north of Montreal.
Every one of Joan’s much-loved grandchildren (Aleksy,
Anastasia, Laura (2013), Kenneth, Robyn, Bonnie, Matthew, Rachel,
Kevin, Andrew, Patrick, Katherine, Emilie, Louise, Daniel, and
Nicholas) thought he or she was grandma’s favourite. Joan
was blessed with five beautiful great-grandchildren (Cameron, Joanie,
Marianne, Ursa and August). Joan and Gordon moved to Saint John in
2006, where Catherine and Ralph kindly helped them adapt to the
restrictions of later life. Mom loved having visitors at Rocmaura, her
home for the last nine years. The staff were wonderful to both her and
Gordon. From the family, our heartfelt thanks for the care you
provided.
Mom, we can’t believe you’re gone. You
were a terrific mom, modelling what it means to live life with
enthusiasm, generosity and creativity. We know we were at the heart of
your life, and we are also proud that there was so much more to your
life beyond our home. You were a terrific scholar and teacher, and
through your quilts you expressed your love of life and eye for
beauty.
Funeral arrangements by Brenan’s Funeral Home,
111 Paradise Row, Saint John,(634-7424) with visitation
on Sunday, January 28, 2018 from 2 – 4 pm. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 11:00 AM at Our
Lady of Perpetual Help, 74 Almon Lane, Rothesay. Reception and burial
to follow. In lieu of flowers, you may consider donations to
Elementary Literacy New Brunswick, or a charity of your
choice.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Joan Mary Jones 19302018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
