It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that Joanne Jessie Hovey died peacefully on August 4, 2023 at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto after a brief illness.
Joanne was a photographer, community activist and special educational assistant who supported challenged children and their families. As a creative soul, she combined these roles gracefully wherever she was. She engaged all those she encountered with an open heart, amicable spirit and a twinkle in her eye.
Joanne was born in Montreal, Quebec on October 22, 1953. She moved to Toronto at 17 and made her home there until the end of her life.
Joanne leaves behind her beloved daughter Sahara Baldwin, partner Richard Sugarman, mum Nancy Hovey, siblings Donnie (Linda Reinheart), Margot (George Ritter) and Sandy (Colette Dumas and Leila Dumas Hovey) as well as many friends whose lives she brightened. She was predeceased by her father, Frederick Hovey and sister Ellen.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
