Joan Drebit
October 7, 1941 – June 30, 2020
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother,
sister and friend Joan Drebit. After a long hard fought battle with cancer Joan passed away on June 30th at the age
of 78 at the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital with family by her side.
Joan was born in Fort William on Oct. 7, 1941. She lived all of her life in Thunder Bay and spent her life caring
for others, not only as a wife and mother but as a nurse. First at the McKellar General and then at the
Thunder Bay Regional retiring after 45 years of service.
At 20 she married her love Don and this year they celebrated 59 yrs. of marriage.
Joan is survived by her loving husband Don, her children Don Jr. (Debbie), Dale (Patty), Patty (Deric), 6 grandchildren
and 5 great grandchildren, all of which brought many hours of joy to Joan.
Also surviving are her sisters Jean, Anna (Dean), brothers Bob (Lorraine), Frank (Holly), John and numerous aunts,
nieces, nephews. Missing Joan also are her two other children, her little fur babies, Bella and Budsy.
Predeceased by her parents Lil and Rocky Charry, in-laws Olga and John Drebit and brother Rocky.
Joan will be missed by her many friends.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpler Times Cremation Centre, 332 North May Street,Thunder Bay.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joan Elizabeth Drebit Charry Tuesday June 30th 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Thunder Bay, Province: Ontario