From: Mary Ellen Thorne

Fond memories of Joan when she was the art consultant as well as our shared committee work. She was always positive, kind and resourceful. My condolences to Joan’s family. Mary Ellen Thorne

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From: Janice vanVeen

My deepest condolences to the family of Joan. Joan was a lovely lady who I met while Carl was on dialysis. Joan was part of the dialysis family and I help her many times. I will miss our visits and daily phone conversations. May you fly high with your beautiful angels wings Joan. Love you.

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From: Mary Prout

My Condolences to Joan's Family. My Late Husband Ron Prout and I were Art Teachers in Owen Sound and we worked closely with Joan over the years. Joan was always very helpful and shared many good thoughts and ideas in the world of Visual Arts. Joan and I were both from Goderich so we enjoyed a special bond! May Joan Rest in Peace with Carl ! Sincere Sympathy, Mary Wilson Prout.

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From: Patti Elliot

My deepest sympathies to Joan’s family. She was a lovely lady. I have wonderful memories of her. She was always very interested in my artistic endeavours. She will be missed.

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From: Heather Stirling

Such a sweet lady, and always smiling, so sorry to hear of her passing! Condolences to the family, she will surely be missed.

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From: Lorraine Dunning for Owen Sound and Area Branch of RWTO/OERO

On behalf of the members of the Owen Sound and Area Branch of Retired Women Teachers, we want to express our sympathy to you Joan’s family, at this sad time. She was a value

d member of our group and will be sadly missed.

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From: Cathy Kennedy

Condolences to Joan’s family and friends. Rest in peace Joan. Your wonderful presence will be missed and your teaching is remembered by many with thanks.

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From: Dave Lueck

Rest in peace my friend. Thank you for all the years you helped my Aunt and my cousins. You will be missed.

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From: Doreen Peach

I am so sad to hear of Joan's Passing. She was a loving person, always had a smile, and a true teacher.

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From: Norm and Jackie Playter

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of Joan. May she rest in peace.

 

From: Laurie Allen

Peace and Love to Aunt Joan... "One more star will rise in the sky tonight as Heaven gets another Angel." "We have lost a beautiful soul but our loss is Heavens gain. There is one more Angel now who is looking over us." Miss you, love always, Laurie

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From: Helen House

Sending my heartfelt sympathies to her family members! I will miss her cheerful smiles and sparkle in her eyes. We always kept in touch with cards and calls even after I retired from Owen Sound Library. She was a very special lady & Library Friend and I’ll sure miss her! Sincerely- Helen House.

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From: Larry and Sue Lueck

We are going to miss Joan having known her and husband Carl for decades. We love you Joan and will miss your visits. RIP

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From: Joyce Downey

I remember seeing Joan at A and P now Metro and she was always so friendly and we had many great chats as i put her groceries through a very special lady

 

From: Brenda Edwards

Thoughts and prayers to Joan’s family. I worked with Joan when she was the Art Consultant for the Grey County Board of Education. She was such a lovely lady - always with a smile on her face. I will always remember the child’s picnic table that Carlo made and they gifted to us.

 

From: Yvonne McCutcheon

To the dear family of Joan, I had the pleasure of being both a student when Joan was Art Consultant and then a colleague, when I began my teaching career at Holland Chatsworth. As a student, we used to love the days when Mrs Vassella would come to share great art activities. Growing up in a small rural area, we had not had many opportunities to explore the art world, and Joan opened that door for us. As a beginning teacher at HCCS, I always admired Joan’s endless energy and the twinkle in her eye when she worked with her young students. I also remember her devotion and love for her pets. Joan made a difference. My sincere condolences to you.

 

From: Frank and Leigh Greaves

Our deepest condolences to Joan's family and friends. We knew her as a kind and gentle person, always smiling and generous, who cared deeply for dear Carlo and their beloved pets. May she rest in peace.

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From: Nancy Vanstone

She’s not gone though we’re apart. She lives in whispers of the heart. In every breeze, in every light, her laughter lingers in the air. Her love still wraps us everywhere . To all who knew Joan, carry the love she gave to you. I’ll miss our too short visits, and I’ll miss and love you forever. Nancy