Smith-Young, Joanne Patricia (Alden) (1946-2021) –
It is with deep sadness, we the family announce the peaceful passing of our much-loved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Joanne Patricia (Alden) Smith-Young, of Lynnwood Estates, Brownsville, on Thursday, September 16th, 2021, at the age of 75. Born in Island Brooke, Quebec, to the late Arnold Alden (Jan. 29, 1986) and late Patricia (nee Swift) Alden (Dec. 9, 2020). Joanne was a determined person that was continually adapting to her declining physical health. Despite this, she had a persistently positive outlook on life and found comfort in humour and by staying close to her attentive family and friends. Joanne was predeceased by her first husband David T. Smith (2007) and by her second husband Wm. “George” Young (2017). Caring mother to Fred (Marcy) Smith, of Woodstock and to Sheila (Jamie) Tupper, of Tillsonburg and special grandmother to Quaid; Tasha (Rob). Joanne is survived by her siblings Sandy (George) Cattle, of Culloden; Susan Weber (Nino Petrolia), of Edmonton, Alberta; John (Melody) Alden, of Grand Prairie, Alberta; Shelley Longdo (Larry Hughes), of Brownsville; Jeff Alden (Patty Smith), of Tillsonburg. Predeceased by her siblings Brian Alden (2020) (survived by Katherine, of St. Thomas); Sharon Cattle (2014) (survived by husband Jim, of Tillsonburg). Also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In keeping with Joanne’s expressed wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Joanne’s Life at Joanne’s residence will take place later, to be announced by the family. All who knew Joanne are encouraged to offer their support and care by posting photos, sending flowers, by sharing special memories and by contributing memorial donations to the “Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario” or to the “Canadian Diabetes Association” through Joanne’s tribute page at www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com or by contacting the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes – Burial and Cremation Services Inc., Tillsonburg (519-842-4238), which has been entrusted with all arrangements, with confidence.
“Thank you to mom’s neighbours at Lynnwood Estates, Brownsville who supported Joanne over all of these years and thank you for the excellent care and support received by mom, from PSW’s and Caregivers.”
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joanne Patricia Smith-Young September 16th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Tillsonburg, Province: Ontario