Joan Noella Gordanier (nee Desjardins)
December 25, 1932 - September 10, 2024
Funeral Details: Private Family Arrangements
Passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024 in her 92nd year, at the Coleman Care Centre in Barrie, Ontario.
Originally from Penetanguishene, Ontario, Joan also lived in Kingston, Kanata, Angus, and Deseronto, Ontario where she raised her family with her husband, Robert Derek Gordanier. Derek preceded Joan in death in 1984.
Joan was involved in her community over the years as a member of the Deseronto Lioness Club, and with sea cadets and scouting. She helped organize and was the first leader for the Deseronto Beavers. Joan was a member of the Kingston Legion Ladies Auxiliary until her move to long-term care. She also enjoyed knitting, crosswords, and a good game of euchre.
Joan is survived by her three children, James (Colena) of Kingston, ON, Suzanne (Percy) of Barrie, ON, and Robert (Lisa) of Mill Bay, BC. She will also be lovingly remembered by five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The daughter of Omer and Nora Desjardins of Penetanguishene, Ontario, Joan was raised with six brothers and sisters.
As per her wishes, there will be no services. Interment will take place at a later date in the Deseronto Cemetery beside her husband Derek. Memorial contributions are welcome to the charity of your choice.
Thank you to the residents and staff of Coleman Care Centre for the excellent care that Joan received.
Arrangements are being handled by Peaceful Transition, Barrie, ON and memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.peacefultransition.ca
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Kevin Gordanier
Posted on: Friday, September 13, 2024Sorry for your loss and Aunt Joan hope you have fun playing euchre with uncle Robert, dad and mom
Kathleen “Cookie” Kimmett
Posted on: Friday, September 13, 2024It’s very sad to hear of the passing of my friend Joan. I’ll never forget all the Lioness spaghetti dinners, fisherman’s breakfasts and even more bingos that we’d work together,side by side. She was a sweet woman with a great sense of humour, compassion and never afraid to help out. She was a dear friend of mine and will always remain close to my heart. Till we meet again my sweet friend. Condolences to the family that she loved and talked of lots during our time together.
Terry Kimmett
Posted on: Friday, September 13, 2024Sorry for your loss. Joan and Derek were both great influences on me as a kid and great friends to my parents (Grant and Cookie). Wishing you all the best during these difficult times. Take care…
Terry
Raylene Starlng
Posted on: Monday, September 16, 2024Our sincere condolences to Suzanne & Percy, Bob & Lisa, James & Colena and all Joan’s grandchildren and great grandchildren upon receiving the passing of a very dear friend, Joan Noella. We enjoyed many good times with Joan and Derek over the years. After Derek’s death she and I spent many good times together. Adventures, we had a few and always a good time. I’ll think of you often. May you RIP my friend and I’ll be by so we can chat like I do with a few others that I know. Love to your family.
Raylene & Doug Starling