| Location | Canberra, Australia |
| Age | 59 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 02/02/1950 |
| Date of Death | 28/05/2009 |
| Visitors | 231 since 28/10/2009 |
| Creator |
Our Mum, Joanne,
Was a courageous, loving, honest and caring mother, wife, sister, Aunty, friend,carer and collegue.
In late 2006 mum was diagnosed with cancer. As devastating and life changing as this news was for
her, she took it in her stride. She was positive and patient throughout her various treatments and
so dedicated to overcoming this hurdle. She maintained the love she had for life, the love she had
for her family and her friends, but with even more conviction and more meaning then ever before.
With much regret to all of us mums condition progressed rapidly and she sadly passed away peacefully
at home surrounded by her loving family on May the 28th 2009.
Mum had a strong commitment in keeping close relationships with all of her extended family and
friends, something that also came naturally to her.
She enjoyed chatting on the phone, social gatherings, dinners, dancing, picnics and entertaining
people at her beautiful home, and took great pride in her attention to detail and love for fashion-
never leaving the house without her outfit immaculate and her pretty red lipstick.
One of her many passions was the love of her garden, it was never un common to find her digging and
planting, she found a friend in her flowers too- often telling us that when she spoke to the flowers
they would respond with heightened growth and health. This was evident in the perfect garden she
created.
Another one of her many hobbies was scrap booking, she would spend hours cutting, pasting, drawing
and putting together photo albums that we will cherish forever.
Mum we are so proud of you for fighting all the way to the end, the end of this part of your
journey. Your strength, courage and dignity are something you will always be remembered by and will
have a forever lasting effect on all of us.
Anyone who had the privilege of meeting Joanne, whether as a friend, a colleague or a part of her
family, will understand when I say, “they have truly been touched by an angel.”
Mum, you always had something positive to say about everyone in your life. You always found good in
any situation
Your Beautiful smile and Infectious laugh will never be forgotten.
Mum you were greatly loved by so many people. The support that you have received from your family
and friends is testament to that. You were loved and respected by all who knew you.
Although our hearts are broken we will always feel the warmth of your love with us forever.
Missing you always
xx
It is impossible to think that I shall never sit with you again and hear your laugh. That everyday for the rest of my life, you will be away. X x
♥ A Letter From Heaven ♥
I am writing this from heaven,
where I dwell with God above,
where there’s no more tears or sadness,
there is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy
because I’m out of sight,
remember that I’m with you,
every morning, noon and night.
And I will be beside you,
every day, and week, and year,
and when you’re sad I’m standing there
to wipe away the tear.
But one thing is for certain,
though my life on earth’s no more,
I am closer to you now
than I ever was before.
And when its time for you to go,
from that body to be free,
remember that you’re not going away,
you’re coming home to me.
And I will always love you,
from this happy land above,
I’ll soon be in touch again
with you; PS God sends his love.
� 1998 Ruth Ann Mahaffey
God looked around his garden
and found an empty space,
then looked down upon earth
and saw our mums tired face.
He put his arms around her
and lifted her to rest,
God's garden must be beautiful
he only takes the best.
He knew that she was suffering,
he knew she was in pain,
he knew that she would never
get well on earth again.
He saw her road was getting rough
and the hills were hard to climb,
so her closed her weary eyelids
and whispered "Peace be thine".
Even though it's hard to lose her
she didn't go alone,
for part of us went with her
the day God called her home.
Author Unknown.
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