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
Hi Murray,
I can relate to this as I had a Mom once too. And a park bench to remember her by. Even in the difficult times, she made the best of life that she could and I am sure your Mom would have done just the same.
Please receive my condolences Murray . My heart goes out to you over this loss and I can well appreciate the emptiness such an event would bring until time alone would permit it to wear off. Time, I also think is a great healer in itself.
Take heart I would say as other elements of our life seem always to take over.
Hoping all is well with you on the coast… and please give Sue my best. I hope you are both still enjoying the island. Can we say that you are a “local” now?
Warmest regards,
Chris
Hi Murray
So sorry to hear about your Mom. Happy to hear that she is at peace My thoughts are with you
Joyce.
Dear Murray
I only met your mother the once but having known her son I know she must have been a great lady. My condolences Murray, Lorraine and my thoughts are with you.
Ob
Hi Murray, heard and read that your Mom passed away, and my thoughts are with you.
And thank you for being so helpful, serving and loving to her these last few years, and I know she appreciated you very much.
God Bless, Jim
Dear Murray,
Growing up, Auntie Jo and Uncle Bob and cousin Murray were a special part of our family. It was always a treat to have you visit or to visit you on Place Loiselle in Pincourt. The laughter we all shared will forever be with me (as well as the threats to banish us from the “grownups” table for giggling). May you find comfort in your memories and in the knowledge that you were there for your mom to the very end. Know that we share your loss.
Love,
Shirley
Murray, I am very saddened at the news of your mothers passing as I remembered the great fondness with which you always spoke of her. Be thankful of the wonderful times you had together and carry those memories with you as a source of comfort.
Our sincerest condolences my friend…Rod and Leigh Jovan
Dear Murray
Gary and I are so sorry to hear about your Mother. We wanted to let you know we are thinking about you during this difficult time.
Bonnie and Gary
Murray,
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing, thinking of you and your family at this time.
Alan Corbould
Dear Murray,
I am sorry to read about your mother’s passing. Sending my heartfelt condolences to you in this difficult time.
Hugs, Solange
Murray and family:
My thoughts are with you at this time of loss. Jo was a wonderful neighbour, and always had a kind word and a smile when we met in the hallway. She will be missed in our building.
These last few months were hard for all of you and I know that her passing will leave an emptiness in your hearts, but we have to trust that she’s at peace.
With Sympathy,
Joan McKinty