Born in Neil's Harbour on November 7, 1958. Joanne was known for her warm, funny, caring, generous and loving nature. Well known in the community, she loved to cook and prepare food for others. She also made many wedding cakes and birthday cakes for the community and surrounding areas. She fed countless people from her catering business, to the Brookside Takeout, to even feeding workers in her own home.
She is survived by her brother Cecil Dunphy, sister Terri Dunphy, sister Sharon Baker Stevenson, son Patrick Powers, son Jamie Powers, partner James Powers, grandson Jayden Sams, grandson Kendrick Sams, grandson Lenix Sams, grandson William Patrick Powers Lopez, granddaughters Kalea MacLeod and Alynne Warren as well as various nieces, nephews and cousins. Joanne was predeceased by her father Cecil Patrick Dunphy and mother Leona Agnes (Doucette) Dunphy.
The family would like to thank all the staff at the Buchanan Memorial Hospital, the Doctors, Nurses, Kitchen staff, Cleaning staff and any other employees for their kindness, care, patience and support.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00am on Monday, June 17 at St. Peter's Church, Ingonish Beach with Fr. Jonas officiating. Inurnment to follow in the parish Cemetery. Memories and condolences can be shared with the family by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joanne's memory may be made to Palliative care or the Canadian Diabetes Association.
