I will always remember Jo ann for being one of the nicest ladies I ever met.My step son Johnathan was in Patricks class and bowling. I had just had our son Zachary and Jo ann was always at bowling helping out, holding and showing him love just like she did her own grandkids. I remember Teddy bear picnics at Brebeuf and she was always there. She was at every Brebeuf function with a smile on her face. I seen her just recently at a Jean Vanier fund-raiser and she still gave a hug and a smile and took the time to talk. You will be sadly missed but never forgoten.

The Hover family xo

Jo-Ann was a kind, and wonderful person.I was her childhood friend on Wilson ave in New Waterford NS.I thought of her often and visited her,when she came home for visits. My heart goes out to her children, grandchildren,sister and brothers. He who is our strength and comfort, watch over you and with His healing touch comfort you. God bless you all. Yvonne and Wayne Cooper Glace Bay NS.

Dear Rod, So sorry to hear of your mother's death. My deepest sympathy to you and the rest of the family. Irene

Dear Shelley, Patrick, Liam, Keeleigh and Family, I was fortunate enough to teach three of Mrs. MacNeil's grandchildren: Patrick, Liam and Keeleigh. Mrs. MacNeil's support and generosity always went far beyond any teacher's expectation. I could always count on her to volunteer for class trips, and the treats she sent in for the kids' birthdays were enough to feed more than one class. I was shocked and saddened when I read the newspaper this morning. Please accept my deepest condolences. My prayers are with your family. xo Mme Piekosz

Shelley, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. My thought and prayers are with you. Katie Haynes

To all, Please accept our deepest sadness, and prayers. We are so sorry, for your loss, We will always have Aunt Joanne in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely the Sampson Family

Rod,

Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Please extend our condolences to Shelley, Patrick and other siblings/family members. You are in our prayers.

Keith, Janet, Logan & Connor

Shreveport, Louisiana

So sorry for the loss of your mother, our aunt. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers through this most difficult time. Remember that she was proud and loved you all. We know she will be missed by you all and also by our dad, Angus. Kim Fantini and Colette Specht

Our love and prayers are with you all. JoAnn will be sadly missed and always remembered.

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

Our deepest sympathy to Joannes family.She was our neighbor on Wilson Ave, New Waterford, Nova scotia for years.May the Lord give you the strenght to get through this sorrowful time.Eddie and Eunice Mc Carthy

My condolences to joannes Children, sister and brothers. joanne was a very kind hearted person. We lived next door to each other,in New Waterford Nova Scotia and was a good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May she rest in peace. Catherine (Mc Carthy) Smith

Rod, Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Please extend our condolences to Shelley, Patrick and other siblings/family members. You are in our prayers. Keith, Janet, Logan & Connor Shreveport, Louisiana

To Joanne"children,sister,and brothers,we are so sorry on joanne passing.Our deepest sympathy to all of you.Joanne was a lovely woman.May she rest in peace.Joanne"s old neighbor from wilson ave. new waterford.cape breton.Rita & Pleman Woodland

Thinking of you at this time of loss. May your hearts be strong and courageous. Jo-anne was a wonderfull woman and Mother.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy. The Shanahan family. Alison (Sis' youngest daughter), Patrick, Cristin & Caitlin

At this time of great loss, please accept our sincerest sympathy. We share in your sorrow at the loss of a truly great mother. Unfortunately we cannot be with you at this time, but you are in our thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in knowing that she is no longer in pain. She is with her big sister and mother and they are forever together in paradise. The Muise family, Donna, Roddie, Laura, Richard, Annette and Alison and families

Mary and Mark Piccolo made a donation to Canadian Cancer Society

May your fond memories of Jo-Ann comfort you now, and keep her forever close to your heart.

Mike & Pat Howells made a donation to Canadian Cancer Society

Paul & Natalie Hawkins and Family made a donation to Canadian Cancer Society

During this difficult time I would like to extend my most heartfelt sympathies. Sorry Paul and I can not be with at this time but know that our thoughts are with you, Linda, Lauren and Rebecca.