Joanne Michelle Mary Brugmans, born on November 21, 1960 in Winchester, Ontario, passed away on October 21, 2026. Joanne leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She is survived by: her boyfriend Fred Smithwick; her sons, Jay Lessard and Corey Lessard; her children-in-law, Teagan Sturrus and Holly Lessard; her grandchildren, Ryder, Lily, Finn and Crue; her parents, John Brugmans and Michelle Brugmans; her brothers, Jeff Brugmans (Hillary Downey) and Rob Brugmans (Christine Brugmans); and her niece Rebecca Brugmans (Ryan Terpstra). She is also survived by her extended family and many dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research through Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research through Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
