Sincere condolences to Marie, Michael and all the Maxwell and  Mele families on the passing of a wonderful lady, loved by everyone who knew her.

Jo was a lifelong friend of our family and particularly my Mum.  They kept in close contact all down the years with frequent letters and visits that were looked forward to by us all.

She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. 

Rest in peace Jo

Corina 

Sincere condolences to Marie & family and Michael.
I have such fond memories of Jo's visits to Ireland and of course our holidays in Canada. We were very lucky that despite the great distance in miles, we  saw so much of Jo growing up. She was a wonderful aunt, always interested in what was going on with her nieces and nephews. She remembered everything.
She will be very sadly missed. Rest in peace Jo.

Sincere condolences to Marie, Michael, Jay, Max, and Marcus on the passing of a wonderful mother and grandmother who was loved by everyone who knew her. 

Jo always had a gentle calmness combined with natural good humour and an instant wit in conversation. Her amazing and engaging memory for events and stories long past are now legend in our folklore. 

Jo remained interested in matters from “home” but was equally conversant with and knowledgeable of world affairs. She was alert and lucid to the end. 

Josie was and will continue to be our inspiration; she will be sadly missed. 

May Josie rest in peace.

Paul and Patrick Maxwell


My condolences Marie and Michael on the loss of such an inspirational Mother. Her kindness , wealth of knowledge and gentility was an inspiration to all.  We will all miss her greatly .  I looked forward to our long phone calls.  A sister in law in a million. Always remembered with love and admiration. Molly



Our prayers and sympathy to Marie, Michael and families.
Aunt Jo was a cheerful, witty, charming aunt.
She had no bad habits, and a raft of good ones. She found god and humour in life,  and left everyone she met smiling and feeling a little happier. That legacy of kindness in itself is enough, but she was also a rock for our mother Philomena, and we all loved her that much more for that. She will be missed.  Good thing she taught everything she knew to Marie & Michael. Sending prayers from the Smyths. Peter, Carmel, Barry, Kevin, Bernadette, Brendan and Tim. (British Columbia)





My sympathy to Marie and Michael
I can't not express how significant a role Jo played in my life.
Since our parents both  died young, I have relied on Jo to be a parent, a confident, a sister and a friend. When she immigrated to  Canada,  I came with her. Together we adopted a new country with new customs, and new challenges. Her faith, her spirit of adventure and her generosity in taking on the responsibility for a young sibling empowered and inspired me. I will miss her every day.
Philomena


Dear Marie and Michael,
What a wonderful Mom you had!  She will be with you in memories that will keep her close and grow in richness every year.  
Who could not love and admire your Mom? Her warmth, kindness, humour, love and intellect made her shine.  
I enjoyed every moment spent with her.
You are in my heart and in my mind.
Love, Bev
(Jay's mom}



My condolences to Marie & Michael on the passing of their mom.  Mrs. Mele “J” was a kind, genuine woman with a great sense of humour, I always enjoyed our conversations.  She is now reunited with the love of her life “R”. 
Marie Cooper, friend


Deepest condolences and sympathies  on the passing of Jo from Carole, Roger Maxwell and family , Whitehall Ireland 

Joe was a wonderful woman with an amazing memory for all things family related.
She always shared great memories and stories with me whenever we spoke. 
She had a great wit and was always making jokes and brought great fun to any conversation.
She lived a wonderful life and was always so independent for as long as I can remember. 
May she rest in peace.

Gordon Maxwell ( Nephew)
Ireland.

OBITUARY

Bridget Josephine Mele

March 4, 1924 – August 19, 2021

Paul O'Connor Funeral Home

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