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It is with profound sadness we announce
the passing of Joan Esther O’Neal at the
age of 72. Joan passed away at her home on Sunday, September
24, 2023 with her family by her side.
Born in Sackville, she was a daughter of
Shirley (Butler) Melanson and the late Albert Melanson.
Joan devoted her life to helping others.
From running a home daycare, to teaching kindergarten, working in
Early Intervention and being a residence Don at Mount Allison
University. Joan cared for her Thornton students like they were her
own, creating a home away from home.
Always active, Joan brought her love of
exercise to the community as a well liked aerobics instructor and
later as a faithful sports fan for her children but especially her
grandchildren.
If the person Joan was could be summed
up in a word, it would be selfless. She always put others ahead of
herself, was always ready to lend a helping hand and saw everyone for
who they were. She was loyal, supportive and the brightest of lights
that guided us all. Joan made everybody’s life brighter just
by being in it.
In addition to her mother Shirley of
Sackville, Joan will be dearly missed by her partner Eric Wood,
Sackville; children Lesley (Frankie) Burns, Scott (Christine), and
Shane, all of Sackville; 9 grandchildren, Travis
(Lucrèce), Abbi, Emma, Aidan, Owen, Hannah, John, Drew and
Peyton; great grandchildren Cameron and Sloane; sister Betty (Cecil)
Dickie, Sackville.
Joan was predeceased by her husband
Gordon, her twin brother John and her infant granddaughter Hannah
Burns.
The family would like to thank nurses
Tina and Mary and Extramural nurses Nancy and Claudine.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the
Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St.,
Sackville, (506-364-1300), where visiting hours will take place on
Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. Joan’s funeral service
will be held from the funeral home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 2
PM, William Drysdale, DLM officiating. A private family
burial will take place in the Four Corners Cemetery, followed by a
public reception at Scott O’Neal’s home.
Those wishing to make a donation in
Joan’s memory may do so to the Ovarian Cancer Society or charity of
your choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial at
www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook
page.
1950 2023
Death notice for the town of: Sackville, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
death notice Joan E O’Neal 1950 2023
obituaries notice Joan E O’Neal 1950 2023
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