Joanne Barbara Russell
1949-2018
It is with heartbreaking sadness that the family of Joanne
Barbara Russell, age 69, announce her passing which occurred
peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 9, 2018 at
Bobby’s Hospice after a courageous one year battle with
brain cancer. Born in Saint John, NB on June 28, 1949 she was the
daughter of the late Douglas and Isabelle (Colbourne)
Dickie.
Joanne will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by her
husband of 44 years, Gregory Lloyd Russell, her daughter Shannon
(Nick) Willett, Oakville, ON and son Andrew (Sandra) Russell, Abu
Dhabi, UAE. « Grammy » was extremely proud of her three
grandsons, Owen and Hudson Willett and Tyler Russell, whom will truly
miss her. She will be remembered with love by her siblings, Rheese
Dickie, Riverview NB, Suzanne (Bill) Cushing, St. Catherines ON, John
(Margot) Dickie, Sarasota FL and Carolyn (Dennis) Donovan, Fort
McMurray AB. She will also be missed by her Mother-in-Law Reta
Russell, Bridgewater NS and in-laws Brian (Leona) Russell, Lantz NS ,
Derrick (Nancy) Russell, Oakville ON and Trudy (Eldon) Vickers,
Halifax NS, along with several nieces, nephews, extended family
members, and many dear friends.
After graduating from Saint John High School in 1967, Joanne
attended UNB Fredericton where she obtained her Bachelor of Nursing
degree. Later in her career she completed her Master of Nursing degree
from Dalhousie University. She loved nursing education and enjoyed her
time working at the Victoria General School of Nursing, Dartmouth
General Hospital, Dalhousie University, Saint John School of Nursing
and Saint John Public Health.
Upon retiring, Joanne and Greg spent many wonderful winters
at their retirement home in Sarasota, Florida. Joanne loved
entertaining family and friends when they visited, especially spending
time at the beach. She also loved to travel and explore many countries
around the world. Joanne was the ultimate tour guide, list
maker and planner. There was no need for a GPS with her as she studied
maps and books in preparation for each trip! A special place of
enjoyment with many happy memories for Joanne and Greg were the 40
years spent at their cottage known as « The Farm » in Nova
Scotia with special friends, Karen and Bill Wilson, Barbara and Roger
Wamboldt and Paulette and Wayne Nauss. Joanne was
actively involved in a number of social activities such as University
Women, Literary Ladies, Public Health Retirees, Wine Tasting and
Bridge Clubs. In addition, her most liked activity was her love of
shopping!
Joanne left this world knowing she was loved by so
many. All of the visits, phone calls, warm thoughts,
messages, cards, flowers, meals and loving prayers from family and
friends were truly appreciated. Many thanks to the staff and
volunteers at Bobby’s Hospice for the wonderful care and
support they provided.
Resting at Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152
Pettingill Road, Quispamsis (849-2119) with visitations on Friday,
October 12, 2018 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. A Celebration of Joanne’s life
and reception will be held at Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home
Chapel on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 2:00 PM. In
lieu of flowers, remembrances in memory of Joanne may be made
to Bobby’s Hospice of Saint John www.hospicesj.ca/donate/or
the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada www.braintumourevents.ca/site/TR?px=1130874&pg=personal&fr_id=1511.
www.kennebecasisfh.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Joanne Barbara Russell 19492018..
Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick