I wish to express my condolences for the passing of your niece Joan.

On behalf of my Family, I wish to convey heartfelt condolences to the Family of Joan on this sad occasion. I cannot begin to contemplate the effect her passing must have on you as a Family, knowing how much she meant to all of you. I am sure she will be sadly miss by all who had the pleasure of really knowing her. May God give you the strength and courage to carry on in her absence,as she would wish. May she rest in peace and rise in Glory. Her Cousin.

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Our family is deeply saddened by Joan's untimely passing.  The connection between the Rouse family, through our Dear Odessa, and ours,  goes back a long way.  Joan has no doubt lived a full and productive life which is testament by family and friends who spoke so eloquently of her since her passing.
Peter, Doreen, Dennis, Shandell, Yolande, Marsene, Wendy, Jess and Family - although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Our sincere love and sympathy during this difficult time. May God Bless You All.
The Speede Family: Toronto/Georgia/New York/Barbados

I never knew you, but I'm sad to have loss you. I am grandaughter of Julian Forde, my name is Nancy.  Condolences to all your immediate family and to our family as a whole.  Our days are numbered in this life so live good with each and everyone now and know when our time come, we will once again see our loved ones up in that special place.

Please find on Facebook as I am doing family tree and would welcome all family input - https://www.facebook.com/#!/miz.greenidge

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

I lived with Joan and the Rouse family for the first year I lived in Canada,have always treated Joan as a sister and nothing will I give in exchange for the days,the fun and the jokes I enjoyed with the Rouse family.My condolences go to the Howard and Rouse family. Joan my dear friend,rest in peace until we meet again.

The death of my cousin Joan was not what I wanted to hear, especially when I was thousands of mile away.
My heart sank deep in despair knowing that god had taken another angel away. 

Dear Peter, Shandell, Yolande, Marsene and extended Family: 

My deepest condolences for the loss of your wife, father, sister and cousin who was dedicated to family, friends, church, and the community.

Death of a loved one leaves an empty place in our hearts that only loving memories can fill.
May your hearts be filled with those memories as you celebrate a life well lived.

As she rest in peaceful sleep, her contagious smile and kindness will never be forgotten because, she has left behind an unforgetable legacy.

My family and I will keep you in our prayers. 

God's blessing to you all.

May she rest in peace and rise in glory.J.Smith. Barbados

Joan, 

you will be forever in my thoughts. I am missing you terribly.

Annesta

I will miss your warm smile may God be with your family

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Marsene, Peter, Yolande and Shandell you are in our prayers. May God comfort you and lead you during this difficult time. An angel has joined the heavenly host. Keep in touch. Simon and Anne

Our condolences to the entire family of Joan Howard. I worked with Joan in Aroura. She was a kind and loving person with a great sense of humour. Her wisdom and encouraging words still ring in my ear. Joan I have lost a dear friend, none can fill that void. I rejoice in the hope that we will meet again on that beautiful shore. Rest in peace my friend, your legacy is priceless.

you Lost is my lost, What a great person has gone, her last visit to barbados i was at my cousin funeral and everyone told me joan is looking for me i search all over the cementry the church and never found her. joan you are gone but not forgotten.
my sympathy to the entire family. Until we meet again.

Vanetta Spooner, Barbados.

My deepest condolence to the Howard family, Joan was a very caring and friendly person, one who never said no to any one, she have have a legacy that who are alive should follow. She was there for my daughter for whom I will forever be grateful. May her soul rest in may. May God with your family in the days and month ahead.

Jeroen and I would like to express our sincere condolences to Yolande, Shandell, Peter and to Joan's entire family. I will always look back fondly at our times together at Scarborough Netball Club.  (Auntie) Joan was a dear friend who introduced me to The Church of The Nativity and made me part of the Altar Guild Team.  Her presence at the Church will be geatly missed, but her warm smile and kind words will be indelible in our hearts and memories. May God give you strength at this difficult time.
Cecille and Jeroen Thomas, Pickering, Ontario.

Deepest sympathy to the relatives, friends and church family of our dear Joan,from Rev. Kim and the Holy Cross Church family at Society Hill, St. John, Barbados. May she Rest in Peace

My condolences to the Howard family, RIP

Dorial Pinder
Barbados

Deepest sympathy to Peter,Yolande,shandell ,the Rouse and Howard families.I was at school with Joan in Barbados,she was a lovely person  and will be sadly missed may God give you the strength and courage  to cope at this sad time.May Joan rest in peace.

Dear Marsene & family: Our prayers and thoughts go out to your entire family at this sad time.  Beryl & Fitz

Deepest sympathy and condolences to the Howard/Rouse families.It was a shock beyond belief to hear of the passing of Joan.Be assured of our prayers  and thoughts. The Lord will comfort and strengthen you.
   Albertha Rouse ( Widow late Lee Rouse)   Society Hill Barbados
   Barbara Walcott-Joseph and family

I new Joan for a short time - meeting her at the senior's lunch. In that time, howver, I quickly learned of her generous nature and warm smile. I know she will be sadly missed by many. My prayers go out to her family and friends during this difficult time.

My deepest condolence to the family. May God grant you the strength and faith to deal with this sudden loss. May it help you to know that others are praying for you. May Joan rest in peace in the arms of the risen Lord.
Jacqui Davis
Malton, Ontaio

My deepest sympathy to the Howard's family. May our God of all comfort surround you with His special comfort during this time of sorrow. Praying for you.

The Howard family is in our thoughts and prayers.  Rest in peace Auntie Joan; we will love and miss you always.  
Leah & Julian Reyes

Yolande, I did not know your mom, but as your friend, I deeply share your loss.  My deepest condolences at this time to you and your family.  Wendy (New Jersey) and Roger (Florida)asked me to convey theirs are well.

To the Howard family wishing my deepest condolences on the passing of my dearest friend Joan, she was a great inspiration to many she will be surely missed and always remembered. May her soul rest in peace.

The heavens have received another angel!  Praying that God continues to comfort the Howard family during this sad time...Our deepest condolences, Sincerely, Pastor Robert Robinson & Family

My Condolences to the Howard family. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow.

My condolences to the Howard family.  Joan was a fine lady.  She will be missed but her hard work and dedication to the community will not be forgotten.

Jan Williams.

Joan was Special and will be greatly missed.Rest in Peace

My condolences to Yolande and the rest of the family. May God give you the strength to go on as his strength is perfect. My prayer is with you and the family. love you.

Yolande, my condolences to you and your family.  I have only spoken to you occassionally at work, but, as mutual Caribbean descendants, my thoughts are with you. One Love.

My condolances to Peter, Yolande, Shandell and all family members. May God give you the strength and courage to carry on during this difficult time. Joan
will be missed. Much Love...

My condolence to the Howard family,Marsene & family I have missed a friend, who thought me so much who helped so many people who never said no to no one who was always willing to help she was a shining amour. She have left a legacy for us that are alive to follow in her footsteps. May she rest in peace. May God be with you all and give you strength and courage in the days and months ahead.

To Joan's family.  Sorry for your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.  May her soul rest in peace.

Leighton and Rosemary Bourne (Mississauga ontario)

We join in extending to Marsene and the members of the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy. We are comforted in the knowledge that Joan lives in the minds and hearts of everyone. May God bless and keep you all in this your hour of sorrow and beyond, and may Joan rest in eternal peace.
Joan Rowe and family.

My deepest condolences to the family.  Joan will be dearly missed.

                                                      Moreen Mapp (Brampton, ON)

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,love leaves a memory no one can steal. Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.steal.
Peter, Yolande Shandell and Auntie Marsene. Our prayers are with all of you.
Love Nadine, Rakaya and Donald

Our condolences to Peter, Yolande,Shandell,Marsense all the family members."There are no goodbyes for us.
Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart."
Cleveson and Cynthia Newton and family.
Barbados, West Indies

My sincere condolences to the Howard  Family. Joan was always so kind, caring and compassionate. She will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

miss you Joan,will not hear your beautiful voiCe and words of wisdom any more but will cherish the past, bye, bye.ALENE

I will miss my dear Joan, always made me laugh, always was hospitable when I stayed at her house and inspired me with her willingness to help everyone who needed it. I know she is with God and that gives me comfort but she is still gone to soon. My condolences to Peter and her whole entire family. Yolande, Shandell I love you and will always be there for you!

Howard/Rouse family;  Joan Howard was extraordinary lady.  She was kind, gentle and compassionate to everyone.  Her quiet smile radiates her friends and people,wherever she goes.  Joan will be missed at eh Malvern After program at the Church of Nativity.  We thank the family for sharing Joan with us. May her soul rest in peace. From - Malvern After-school Intergenerational program

My condolences to Joan's family.  We will miss seeing your smiling face at St. Stephen's Joan.  Rest in peace +

My deepest condolence to Peter and family.

JOHNSON, Walter

Gone toooooo soon, I going to miss you bad. can't get to talk with you no more but  every little thing going to be alright. God have spoken, let the Church say Amen. I love you . Peter, Yolande, Shandell. Its alright. Wavney,Natasha & Trevor Rouse(Fort Lauderdale).

Condolences to the relatives of Joan Howard. Marsene may GOD be with you and the family. May she Rest In Peace.
Eddie.

To the Entire Howard family,
May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you at this time. I know Joan from the days when our kids were with the Afro Caribbean Dance Group. May she rest in peace.

May you find strength and comfort in your cherished memories of Joan. May her soul rest in perpetual peace.

Even though we miss you, you will ALWAYS live in our hearts.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

My condolences to you Yolande and your family. May God guide you and give you strength during this very difficult time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May God strengthen you during this time of sorrow. Joan will be missed.

Angela & Trevor Edey (Markham, ON)

     Condolences to the Howard family, Joan will be missed dearly. She was a kind and gentle soul to all of us. You could always depend on her to be there whenever you needed her. She devoted part of her life to the church which we all appreciated and love about her. Joanie you are gone but never will be forgotten. We all loved you. May you rest in peace. 
     Peter, Yolande and Shandell Howard I pray that you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Uncle Peter, Yolande and Shandell.  I am so sorry for your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  Don't hesitate to call me if I can help you in any way.  May Aunt Joan rest in peace.

My condolences to Peter, Yolande, Shandell, Marsene and all the other family members. May God give you strength during this time of sorrow.  My prayers are with all of you.

My condolence to Peter, Yolande, Shandell, and all the family of Joan, I know Joan from AYPA days in Barbados and always found he to be a pleasant and caring person. May God give you the strength and courage in this time of sorrow. Let us keep her good work alive.
Joan Lewis (Gibson)

OBITUARY

Mrs. Joan Marsille Howard

September 5, 1945 – January 11, 2013

Giffen-Mack Funeral Home & Cremation Centre

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