April 27, 1932 –April 14, 2019
Thelma Joan Tod passed away peacefully on April 14, 2019, at the age of 86. She is survived by her siblings Carl (Bunny), Jim (Dale), and Bobbi (Don). Children: Tom (Liz), David (Debra), Wendy (Bill), Robin (Brad), Ernie, Belle, John (Sue), Jean (Terry), Shannon (Shaun), Chris and Donna. Grandchildren: Selena, Sarah, Kristina, Nathan, Lexi, Patrick, Teagan, Jesse, Heather, Scott, Reena, Shannon, Kevin, Ryan, Danny, Dillon, Kendra, Tamara, Tod, Trevor, Aiden, Avery, Alison, Bradley, John and Alex. Great grandchildren: Jacob, Ella, Eve, Nathan, Avery, Allister, Chloe, Anna, Liam, James, Charles, Will, Georgia, and Charlotte. She was predeceased by her parents James and Caroline Paci, her husband John, her daughter Valerie, her sisters Eva, Gladys, Edith, Irma and Florence, and her brothers Albert, Oliver, and Frank.
Joan was born and raised in Rosewood, Manitoba and moved to West Hawk Lake after marrying her husband John in 1971. She took on the responsibility of loving and raising 10 children and later through her social work and a huge heart adopted and fostered 2 additional children. Joan was a very dedicated social worker and traveled from West Hawk Lake to Kenora and outlying communities daily regardless of driving conditions. In retirement Joan kept herself busy in the West Hawk Lake community as well as in Kenora. She enjoyed her time chatting with customers at WASA WASA, a gift shop she helped run with her daughter in law Sue. Joan was an active member of the Red Hatters; she was involved in book clubs, loved to quilt, and enjoyed splitting and stacking wood for exercise. Joan would drive into Kenora once or twice a week to volunteer with the SMB lunch program. It brought her great joy to be a part of SMB as her granddaughter Selena attended this school. She continued to be very social and an active resident of Pinecrest. Joan was elected president of resident council, attended social activities, went on outings, participated in the choir and never missed a church service. Joan will be remembered for her feisty personality, her many delicious home cooked meals where the unexpected visitor was always offered a seat at the table, and her willingness to help anyone and everyone.
A Celebration of Life will be held 1pm Friday, May 3, 2019 at The All Peoples Church in Falcon Lake. In lieu of flowers a donation to The Alzheimer's Society in Kenora or Pinecrest Home for the Aged would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com
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