My condolence to her family and friends, Joan and I were friends since the mid 1970's.  She was my childrens God Mother.  A true friend to me.  Loved her dearly..Linda Harris

We were at Ottawa U together and then Peterborough where we articled through 75 and 76. Marsden, Scott, Kurata (me,) and Joan. Joan was the leader of of our group and always there to help us with her solid common sense approach to the issues of the moment confronting us.  I always felt she was eminently suited for the bench but it was Joan’s way to work for justice deliberately and quietly from the counsel table. Joan was that sort of person from whom you took more away than you were capable of giving but she was always happy that you did. A great person!

I recently, through the university web site, found out about Joan's passing. I have many good memories of our years together at law school and most of them include Joan.
Our class was  the last of the small classes so it was remarkable that four of us, Joan  John  Luc and myself all found ourselves articling in Peterborough. Wonderful memories Joan, I will miss you.
Peter,

To the family of Joan Guerin, 

I was so sorry to hear of Joan's passing.  I used to talk with her many times at the Peterborough courthouse  in my role as Law Librarian. She was a kind, but tough woman and she always put her client's needs first.   She was a key part of the Peterborough legal community and she will be missed. 




Very sorry to hear of Joan’s passing.  Joan was a valued colleague in the Peterborough Law Association.  I had many cases with Joan in a small Family Law bar.  She stood up for her clients, and she represented them well.  From time to time, our clients had mutual interests, and Joan was great to work with.  One memory I have is attending with Joan and her dog for a client meeting at her office. I also worked with Joan on the Legal Aid Area Committee, where she would always speak up for the people who had few to defend them. I considered Joan to be a colleague and a friend.  She will be missed.- Robert Beninger

Joan and I met at the clinic with her dog  Michael and later with Laddie. She helped me for many years through a long divorce. Her wit  and her way of saying it like it is, drew our personalities together and we became friends. Joan had the biggest heart for people and animals. She always put everyone and everything before herself. She made the world a better place with her huge heart and compassion. Her smile is etched on my heart. My sympathy to all of her family. Joan will be sadly missed by all the lives she touched.
Heather Moore


Joan was a smart and caring person.  Our family benefited from her wise counsel on many occasions.  She loved her Laddie, and he was her faithful companion.
I would like to extend our sympathy to all her family.  She made the world a better person.

Louise Bray and Allison Rutherford.

Joan was my lawyer. I met her through my husband, Bill, and a group of friends who enjoyed rowdy “debates” about the politics of the day. When I found it a bit overwhelming, Joan assured me they still loved each other! She became our lawyer when we got married.  Bill and I appreciated her friendship and her professional skills. She was a big help to me with estate issues when my husband died and then when the house sold. Joan had a great smile, was an impressive communicator and showed kindness to people and her chosen animals. She will be missed by many whose lives she touched.

I'm sad. Joan was such an amazing soul. I had the pleasure of knowing her through a couple of times when I needed a lawyer. What a character! Her office lol, just a step back in time to the 70s.   As well, I lived down the street from her in East City for about 5 years.  A very practical person with a sharp wit. Wow, what a  strong woman; a role model for having earned her degree in the 70s and just contributing to our community. I feel we should honor her somehow tangibly, like a stone at Centennial park or some other recognition she so deserves! Cheers Joan.  Love Andrea.

Joan has been a valued friend for many years.  She appears in the record  of our group activities from the days of Super 8 movies to more recent  videos and always in our most cherished photos.  She will  leave a huge hole in our hearts. We send our sincere condolences to her family as we all  deal with the loss of her presence in our lives.  Sincerely, Doug and Fran Sutton 

To Joan’s family  and friends -  I was so sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. She was a great wit; was always game for a good time and a few smokes and she could sure whip up a mean potluck dinner for the Peterborough Women Lawyer’s Association back in the day.  But most importantly she was a kind and compassionate  human being who cared sincerely and deeply for her clients and dedicated her life to serving others. 

In her quiet, unpretentious way she set the bar high for those of us in the practice of law and reminded us that it is never about the money. It is about taking care of others as best you can, putting others before yourself and remembering that  in serving our clients, we should all strive to listen, to do our best, to be sincere and to strive to protect  the dignity of others.

I am sure I speak for  all  members of the old “Peterborough Women Lawyer’s Association” when I say that we will miss you Joanie. We will miss your pot roasts; your great sense of humour; your intolerance of snobbery and ego and especially your grandmother’s best china set out in your dining room with the 10 or 15 Women lawyers we had at the time in Peterborough. All of us laughing about Jim (and not letting him join us), cooking together, sitting down together and laughing while your sweet border collie of the day sat on the upstair steps.  

Go in peace,

Linda Willcox Whetung

We have lots of great memories of dear Joan.  I knew her my whole life, being raised just around the corner from the Guerin Family!  And, Joan went to Law School with my husband, and she introduced him to me!  Joan was always fun and interesting to talk to and to be with!  We are so sorry to hear this sad news and send hugs to all the family.  With our deepest sympathy, John and Carol (Lawson) Marsland.


Sincere sympathy to the Guerin Family on the death of Joan. Rest In Peace!

Margaret Shea,
Former  neighbour - Mark St. 



Joan was pure class with an amazing wit, I will miss her laugh and clap after a joke when she stopped by to pick up her chocolate cake fix.

OBITUARY

Joan Marie Guerin

30 May, 1944 – 5 April, 2022

Comstock-Kaye Life Celebration Centre

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