Jo enjoyed a peaceful passing after a battle with cancer on February 5, 2014 in Victoria, BC. Jo was born in the Miramichi Hospital, NB on April 28th.
Predeceased by her husbands, Glenn in 2013, Robert in 1974 and her siblings Edmond, Geraldine, Mary, Josephine, Alvin and Burtis. Jo is survived by her son Murray. She will be missed by her nieces, nephews and many lifelong friends.
Jo grew up on the Miramichi River, NB and had many fond memories of the region. At age 17, she left for Montreal and worked at the Bank of Nova Scotia and Royal Banks. After a special marriage to Bob in 1950 and raising Murray, she worked at the St. Ann de Bellevue Veterans Hospital. Jo arrived in Victoria in 2002.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart, 4040 Nelthorpe Street, Victoria, BC at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 13, 2014. Viewing between 10:15 and 10:55 am. Reception in the church hall with interment to follow at Royal Oak Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, BC Yukon Division.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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19 Responses
Dear Murray,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you carry on in this life without her being so near to you in Victoria and also with your mother as she passes on to the next life. You were a very good and faithful son and you took good care of your mother in her final years in the midst of adversity with her declining health. We wish you comfort with fond memories of your mom and we also wish you the company of good friends in Victoria to help you through this next period of mourning.
love
Wendy and Joe
Murray, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You are in my thoughts….
– Joanne Barry
Murray,
So very sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. No matter what age it is hard to lose her.
A quote that I get comfort from is:
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal
Love leaves a memory no one can steal”
Thinking of you
Donna
Dear Murray,
It was sad to hear about your Mum and she will be missed by many. She was fortunate to have you to look after her these past few years .
My mother Beryl also sends her condolences and often ask about you as well.
Lois and Bruce send you their thoughts and support .
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I am glad that Aunty Jo was not in pain the last week or so – a blessing for sure
Lynn
Glad that your Mom was pain free for the duration. That was a long haul for you and we hope you didn’t get too run down. Hope you find comfort in knowing it was a peaceful end.
Sending our thoughts and prayers,
Mel & Helen
Murray,
My sincere condolences on your Mothers passing.
Thoughts are with you.
Sandy
Murray, thank you for keeping in touch. Your Mom & I worked briefly together @ Ste Anne’s, then became closer friends after we had both retired.I have fond memories of our auto trip east in 1997, when we dropped in to stay a couple of days with Gerry; visited ALMA to see the humming birds; drove around Newfoundland to catch sight of the ship,MATTHEW.
Your MOM was always ready for an informal outing. “Do you want to go out for lunch?” Sure and she never asked where.
I’m glad she met one of her goals- to move to Victoria, but boy did I ever miss her!
Jo was a wonderful lady, and I am very happy to have been a part of her life. With love, Barbara.
Our sincere condolences Murray!
Ron, Marie & Jim