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Johnson; Joan Stella

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Joan Stella Johnson, of Brooklyn, on April 20, 2022. She put up a good fight against diabetes for over 40 years, after all those years it took a toll on her body and she passed away peacefully in her sleep at North Queens Nursing Home, Caledonia

Born in Crowthorne, England, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Kathleen (Woodage) Wentzell.

Joan immigrated to Canada in 1945 with her mother and older sister, Margaret. She was a hard worker all of her life, learning to make bread at the age of 10 and out working for others at the age of 11. She was a great cook and baker, as her family and friends knew very well. She helped to prepare many family suppers, wedding meals and ect. Joan worked as a cook at Queens General Hospital and Queens Manor for many years. She loved spending time with her family and fiends, and spent many hours on the phone talking to the people she cared about. Joan also enjoyed spending time in the summer months at her trailer in Middleton, with her campground family.

Joan is survived by her daughter, Gail; son, Steven (Janice Doubleday); granddaughter, Hayley all of Brooklyn; grandson, Brett of Liverpool; her three great grandsons, Kaiden, Noah and Hunter all of Brooklyn; sisters, Margaret Doran of Millet, Alberta, Elva Anderson (Junior Snair) of Black Point; brothers, Sydney (Christel), Glen (Nita) both of Edmonton, Alberta and Eugene (Janus Naugler) of Camperdown; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Joan was predeceased by he loving husband of nearly 50 years, Gordon “Gardner”; son-in-law, John Meisner.

Visitation will be held Monday, April 25th, 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., from Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool and a Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, April 26th, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Brooklyn. Reverend Judy Cross and Reverend Cherry Workman officiating. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, West Berlin. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, Brooklyn or to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chandlersfuneral.com

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  1. Shelley Hope Boens

    So sorry to hear of Joans passing. Thinking of you all in this difficult time. Keep her memories alive and her close to your hearts. Sending hugs to all.

  2. Kathy Veinot

    Robert and Kathy Veinot

    Gail, Steven and family:

    Please accept our condolences on the loss of your Mom. Joan was a friendly person that always liked to stop for a chat. She will live on through all of you. Take comfort in knowing she will suffer no more.

    Robert (Chubby) & Kathy Veinot

  3. Enid MacKay

    To the family

    Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss.
    I tasted many of Joan’s meals while working at QGH
    She was a wonderful lady.

    Enid M.

  4. Vicki Lewis

    Gail and Steven, I want to tell you how sorry to hear my bestest friend passed yesterday. I will miss her forever. I send my condolences and love to you guys, her grandchildren and great grandchildren. If there is anything we can do, please call me.

  6. Cathy , Randy Conrad and family

    Just want to send our condolences to the family. We had many great camping adventures, enjoying our Halloween and Christmas celebrations in the middle of summer. Hold on to the memories.

  7. Charlotte and Bobby Kelley

    Gail and family. Please accept our sincere condolences. May your wonderful memories help you through the difficult days ahead.

  8. Donna Whynot

    Gail and family
    So sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. I have many fond memories of your mom and the times she spent with Betty West and my mom (Helena Keans). She was a wonderful lady. Thinking of you.

  9. Judy Hyson

    I’m so sorry to hear of Joan’s passing! She was a great lady! She will be missed! My condolences to her family! May she RIP!

  10. Rachel Dexter

    To Joan’s Family

    Sincere condolences to Joan’s family. I remember Joan from Queens General Hospital. Such a nice lady who I always enjoyed chatting with and of course having some good belly laughs with on many occasions. Hold your memories close.

  13. Jessica joudrey

    She is a really nice person she is going to be missed sending my condolence to family

  15. Brenda Munroe

    Gail, Steven
    Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. She was truly a wonderful woman and an awesome friend to my sister Vicki Lewis. I thank her for all the time they had together. My prayers are with you all.

  16. Doug Winters

    Dear Gail and family,
    We were saddened to read of Joan,s passing. Our deepest condolences to all of you.
    Sincerely,
    Dot and Doug

  17. Darlene Connolly

    Gail and family

    So sorry for the loss of your mother. There are many who will miss her.

  19. Heather Fader

    Gail, Brett, and Hayley,

    I was so very sorry to read about the passing of your Mom. Joan was such a wonderful person. Always smiling when I would see her and always had time to talk. She was so good to Mitchell when you used to babysit him years ago. Will be thinking of you all in the days ahead.

    Heather

  20. Karen Barnes and Family

    Sending our heartfelt condolences to Gail, Steven, Hayley and family on the loss of your dear Mom and Grandmother. Joan was a lovely lady who always had time for a smile and a chat and she loved her family dearly. May God comfort and keep you as you mourn her loss.

  21. Cathy Wentzell

    Gail, Steven, and Family,
    I am saddened to read of Joan’s passing.
    Please know many are thinking of you during
    this most difficult time.
    Cathy

  23. Kim Lohnes CCA

    Sending my deepest condolences to all of Joan’s family, I always enjoyed my visits with her.

  24. Michelle

    Gail, Stephen, Hailey,
    My heart hurts as I read that one of my most favourite people have passed. I loved her so much & I will be forever grateful that I was able to form friendships with all of you. I’m sorry for your loss and please know that you are in my thought. Joan will always hold a special place in my heart

  26. Tina Whynott

    Gail and Steven,
    I’m shocked and saddened to see this. I was very fond of your mom. My work days were always brightened by her. Our endless conversations, which usually made me late to my next client, were a highlight of my day. She was such a wonderful, caring and kind person. Although my heart aches for you, She is now at peace. Sending my heartfelt condolences, to you all.

  27. Nancy and Lennie Grant

    We were very sad to hear of Joan’s passing. I’ll remember her as being funny, proud and strong. We offer our sincerest condolences.

  28. Barb and Lorne Redmond

    Condolences to all the family. I always loved your mother, Gail and Steven, and always loved her company.
    We send our condolences to the whole family.
    Love,
    Barb and Lorne

  29. Liza Zwicker

    Gail & family,

    So sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. She was a wonderful woman and I enjoyed my time at TOPS with her. Always up for a laugh. Hold your memories close during this difficult time. Sending thoughts and prayers to help you heal <3

    Liza & Jeff Zwicker

  30. Dawn Hanley

    Joan’s family: I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. It’s been awhile since I have seen her. I always was late leaving her place ,we had to finish hearing her stories. She loved to chat with all of us CCAs. She will be missed. Hugs to you all. ❤

  32. Marilyn Turnbull

    So sorry to hear of Joan’s passing , she suffered long enough. Will always remember the good times we had together around the campfires in Middleton. Our sincere sympathy to Gail. Hayley and other members of the family.

    Bev & Marilyn

  33. irving and Jeanette Whynot

    Sorry to hear of Joans passing.She was a wonderful person and had a great many laughs when we worked together at the hospital .Our condolences to all the family .

  34. The Rev'd. Beverly DeVouge

    Dear Gail, Stephen and family,

    I am so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. I remember her well from my time as Rector in the Parish. Her laugh was contagious and her cooking superb. Please accept my condolences as you go through this time of mourning. Remember all the wonderful memories you have of her each day and they will carry you through.

    Beverly DeVouge

  35. Shirley (Nickerson) Burris

    Dear Gail, Steven, and families:

    I am so sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. She was an amazing lady, and so proud of her family.
    She was so good to all and will be deeply missed.
    Thoughts are with you.

  36. Vernon & Joyce Hawkes

    Our condolences to all Joan’s Family. Treasure the Memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  37. Debbie Page

    Gail and family, so sorry to hear of your Mither’s passing. May the many memories you have help you through this difficult time.

  38. Sylvia Anthony.

    Gail and Family. So sorry to hear the passing of your Mom.My condolences to you and the family.

  39. Violet Rhyno

    Gail and Family, So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.. She was a a lovely Lady, I enjoyed talking with her when we met in the stores .. She will be missed by all who knew her.. My thoughts and prayers are with you all..

  40. Bertha and Allan Foster

    Hayley,Gail and Steven
    I always enjoyed talking with her. You took great care of her.

  41. Doris Lohnes Schnare

    To all of Joan’s family, I am so sorry to learn of her passing. I had known her since high school and then sewing classes. She was so friendly and pleasant and I always enjoyed our conversations when meeting her. I will be thinking of all of you in the coming days.

  42. Faye Levy

    Dear Gail, Steven and Family,

    Please accept my deepest sympathy on your Mom’s (Joan) passing. I have fond memories of Joan with all of us at Brownie and Guide Camp. Wherever I met her, she always made time to have a chat. Hold on to your precious memories as they will help you through this sad time.

  44. Sheree Chandler

    To Joan’s Family,
    It is with great sadness that I learned of my friend, Joan’s, passing. Joan and I worked together at Queen’s General Hospital for many years, as well as visits outside of work, and enjoyed many laughs and good times together.
    Deepest sympathies to her family and friends.

    Freda Muise

  45. Pat Dixon

    Gail&family
    So sorry to hear of Joans passing.She was a great lady.
    Thinking oh you all at this difficult time.
    Pat

  46. Sandra Cardinell

    Gail and family.
    So sorry to read of your Mother’s passing. You are are my thoughts at this difficult time.
    Sandra

  47. joyce parks

    So sorry to read of Joans passing ,have known joan for years, trough Topps, and then with Homecare, always enjoyed our Visits, may god be with you all at this sad time, RIP Sweet Lady.

  48. Sylvia & Mike Langille

    Gail,Steven and family,

    So very sorry to hear about your mom’s passing She was a special lady!
    Take care & God Bless ❤️

    Sylvia & Mike

  49. Peter & Joanie Davies

    Dear Gail and family,
    Our sincere condolences to you and the family on the loss of your mom, Blessings.

  50. Stephen Kempton

    Gail and Steven, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your mom , I always found her to be a very nice person.

  52. Jim Muise

    Gail ,Steven and families. Very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a wonderful woman,mother,and neighbour. Our condolences to all of you

  53. Mary & Vernon lowe

    We were very saddened to hear of Joan’s passing….
    Thinking of all Family members ..during this very difficult time…

  54. Mariann and Ricky Broome

    Gail, Stephen and Families

    Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.

  55. Bonnie Henderson

    Gail and Family,

    My sincere condolences to all of you on the loss of your Mom,Grandmother and Great Grandmother.
    May the wonderful memories that you all made together help to comfort you at this time.

    Bonnie

  56. Gale Deveau

    Gail and all of Joan’s Family: Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. She was a wonderful person . Thinking of you all at this sad time.

    Gale and Art Deveau

  58. Verna and David Wagner

    Gail, Steven ,Hayley and Brett

    We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Joan’s sudden passing. Joan has struggled with her health for some time and is at peace now. May you find comfort knowing that she is at rest and is no longer suffering. Joan was a good mom, grandmother, great grandmother and a friend to many. May your many, wonderful memories of time spent with her camping, travelling, celebrating birthdays, etc. help to ease the pain of your loss. Thinking of you all !

  59. cedric@susan smith

    our deepest condolences to all the family on your moms passing our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time joanne conrad and family

  60. cedric@susan smith

    sending our deepest condolences to the family on the loss of your mom you are in our thoughts and prayers
    love joanne conrad and family

  61. Paul and Gloria Whynot

    Gail, Steven and families,

    We are very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a wonderful lady who loved her family very much. We always enjoyed visiting over the years and having a fun filled evening playing cards.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

    Paul and Gloria

  62. Kathy (Gardner) Hubley

    Gail & Steven and families so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts are with you… Hugs to all

  64. Paul and Gloria Whynot

    Gail, Steven and family,

    We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a wonderful and kind lady who loved her family dearly. We always had a fun time visiting and especially playing cards. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Paul and Gloria

  65. Janice and Darrin Everett

    Gail and Family,

    So sorry to hear about your mom. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.

  66. pam and wayne mansield

    Dear Gail and family , sorry for your loss. Sending our condolences along with our prayers.

  67. Wendy and Gary Feindel

    Gail and Family.
    So Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Joan was a great lady, whenever I saw her, she could always make me laugh. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
    Wendy and Gary

  68. Kim Masland, MLA

    To Joan’s Family and Friends,

    Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Joan was a beautiful lady inside and out. I hope your many precious memories give you comfort during this difficult time. My thoughts are prayers are with you.

  69. Louise and Ashley

    So sorry to hear about your mom sending love and prayers and if you need anything just call.

  70. Sally

    Dear Gail and family:
    So very sorry to be reading this. Joan was a lovely person and I always enjoyed her company. We had so many great times at Tops, and I will always remember those. Sending sincere condolences to you all at this very sad and difficult time.

  72. Marilyn johnson

    Well this is a shock to read so sorry to hear this ‘ thinking of family at this very sad news RIP JOAN

  73. Mark and Karen Harris

    Gail, Steven, and families,
    So sorry for your loss. There is another star over the campfires at the Orchard Queen Park. Joan will be missed.

  74. Ed @ Evie Fisher

    Gail and all the family Sorry for your loss, Joan was a lovely person. Sending our sincere condolence to you and all your family . Hugs .

  76. Cindy&Theodore Hanley

    To Gail Steven and Hayley
    We were so sad to hear of Joan’s passing
    .She was a beautiful lady inside and out.
    Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you
    At this difficult time.please hold on to all of your
    Wonderful memories. Take care.

  77. Louise Fancy

    Sorry to hear of Joans passing. I will miss her lovely smile at North Queens. Condolences to the family.

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