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REID, Joan Emmeline (nee Watts) - April 17, 1936 - September 24, 2015
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of their mother and grandmother, in Calgary, Alberta.
An obituary can have many purposes: a notice of a death, a story of one’s achievements, a record of family members who have predeceased the loved one and who are left behind to mourn, details of a memorial service and a request for a donation to a cause important to the deceased.
This obituary, however, is a small tribute to a wonderful woman who lived a life of adventure from an early age. Born and raised in Parry Sound and the McDougall Township in Ontario, many thought she may never get married and settle down, but Joan would say she was simply having too much fun in her younger years and enjoyed the freedom to move to different places, just to try something new.
Although her dream of being a stewardess was never realized, Joan succeeded in traveling across Canada at an early age, following up with a brief vacation (it did not work out that way) across the ocean to Germany where she met her future husband, Bruce. Her children would occasionally give her a hard time about marrying a Canadian serviceman just so she could be guaranteed a return-ticket to Canada at some point, but we all know in reality, she married the love of her life to whom she would be with for 44 years until Bruce was taken too early in 2008.
Married life allowed Joan and Bruce to live in many places, until finally settling in Calgary after retirement, deciding on travel for fun instead of need. In their time together, Joan and Bruce raised 2 children, Wendy and Bob, and were blessed with 2 wonderful grandchildren, Tayler and Liam, with whom they had a very close and special relationship. Joan would tell anyone who cared to listen that her greatest achievement was her family, of which she was very proud.
Throughout her life, Joan was always very social, participating in sports as player, coach and fan; later supporting the Royal Canadian Legion and the Poppy Fund; and made time for her many friends in Calgary and abroad. She will always be remembered as a good listener and a kind soul who cared about people.
Although she is now reunited with her loving husband, please hold her memory close to your hearts and in your minds, and continue to share your stories of Joan, which will help to keep her spirit alive.
Joan leaves behind to celebrate her life, her children and grandchildren, sister Olive Stibler and her husband, Andy, sisters-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews with whom she had close bonds, cousins who were more like siblings, many friends and neighbors who held a special place in her heart, and of course Kipper, who will miss snuggling up to Gramma.
Joan’s family extend tremendous gratitude to her friends and neighbors, and the doctors, nurses and staff at both the Rockyview Hospital and Southwood Hospice in Calgary, for the kindness and care shown her over the last few months.
As Joan was a vocal supporter of the Poppy Fund and its important work helping Canadian veterans and their families, flowers are gratefully declined in lieu of donations in Joan’s memory to the Calgary Poppy Fund or your local Poppy Fund chapter.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, October 4th, at 1 p.m., at Logan’s Funeral Home, 81 James Street, in Parry Sound, Ontario. Interment will follow in Parry Sound.
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GARBUTT, Joseph - Passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital in his 83rd year.
Loving father of sons Joe (Carol), Richard, David and Jerald and daughters Marjorie (the late Gifford) Graham, Beverly (Don) Robinson, Gwen (Jerome) Robinson and Julie Garbutt.
Predeceased by son Frank.
Forever cherished by 18 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Joe is predeceased by 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
The family extends thanks to the Doctors and Nurses at G&M and RVH for their care.
Funeral service will be held in Collingwood on Friday, October 2nd.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society or Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
TROWBRIDGE, Robin - Passed peacefully on Thursday, September 24th, 2015 in her 77th year.
Predeceased by her parents Robert and Mary, Robin will be sadly missed by her brother Chris & wife Isabel, nephews Scott and Todd, nieces Lisa and Jana, and their children.
Visitation is being held at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, 30 Worsley Street, Barrie, on Thursday October 1st from 4pm until the time of service in the chapel at 5pm.
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the caring staff of O'Brien House.
In Lieu of flowers, donations to Simcoe Community Services (O'Brien House) would be greatly appreciated.
SCHNACK, Udo - Passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2015.
Udo was born 1934 in Germany and Immigrated to Canada in 1961, with his wife Margit.
He will be greatly missed by his son Ingo, daughter in law Ann and grandchildren Isaac and Isabelle.
Udo will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family members.
A Celebration of Life and Reception will be held the W. John Thomas Funeral Home, 244 Victoria ST.E., Alliston on Thursday, October 1, 2015 from 6 to 8p.m.
If desired, donations made to the Heart or Stroke and Kidney Foundation would be appreciated.
HERD, Alan - Passed away peacefully September 23, 2015 at RVH, Barrie.
Al retired from Bell Canada after 36 years of service.
Loving husband of Ultin, father of John (Bev) and proud grandfather of Jenn and Dan.
He is survived by his siblings Norma McFarlane and Alexander.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Al’s Life to take place at a later date.
If so desired donations to the RVH Cancer Care Centre www.rvh.on.ca would be appreciated by the family.
SINOTTE, Hannah 'Anne' (nee MacLean) - Passed away peacefully at home in Brechin (Bayshore Village) on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015 in her 64th year.
Beloved wife of Randy Sinotte of 40 years.
Loving mother of Brad, and Kevin (Nathalie Martel).
Cherished Grandmother of Keaton, and Memphis.
Predeceased by her parents Frederick & Kathleen MacLean.
Dear sister of Steve MacLean (Hazel), Mike MacLean (Deborah), Mark MacLean (Angie).
Anne will be lovingly remembered by her sister in-law Jane and by many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
A Celebration of Anne’s life will be held at the Simcoe Funeral Home, 38 James Street E. Orillia on Sunday, September 27th, 2015 at 1:00p.m. Followed by a reception.
As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Royal Victoria Regional Cancer Care Centre.
HUISH, Thelma Elizabeth (nee Morrison) - Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Sunset Manor in her 93rd year.
Thelma, beloved wife of the late Bill Huish, loving mother of Patricia Steele (Lawrence Sammons) and Elizabeth (Grant) Barrick.
Forever cherished by her grandchildren Shawn (Kathy), Christopher (Melanie), Jeremy (Julie), Jenny-Lynn (Peter), Grant (Jessie) and Dwain, her 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson.
She is predeceased by her sister Flora (Nick) Hodson.
Thelma will be remembered by her family and many friends.
Funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Trinity United Church. Interment in Stayner.
In lieu of flowers donations to a charity of choice would be appreciated.
DAW, Gordon Henry William Daw - Gord passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015 in his 78th year.
Loved and missed by daughter Lesley Daw, special lady Jill Goldthorp, sister Janet Duncan, nephew Andrew Duncan and his family, and best friend Zoe.
Fondly remembered by Don Rastall, Kevin, his wife Diane and their children; Easlin, Marc and Julia and Kirk Goldthorp and his wife Kerri and their children; Kieran and Hayden and their families as well as by many friends and fellow members of the Muskoka Shrine Club, Rameses Shriners and Masonic Unity Lodge #376.
Gord spent 30 years serving and protecting the residents of Toronto as a member of the Metropolitan Toronto Police then shared his love of boating around Huntsville with many visitors while running Town Dock Boat Tours.
Gord continued to give back to his community through the Shrine, Masonic Lodge and Rotary Club, serving as President of the Muskoka Shrine for the year 1994 and Ambassador for the Muskoka Shrine for a number of years.
A Memorial Service will held at All Saints’ Anglican Church, 30 High St., Huntsville on Friday, October 2 at 2 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Shriners Hospital for Children in Montreal would be greatly appreciated.
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