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Stephanie Verge posted a condolence
Monday, August 8, 2016
Mike,
So very sorry to hear of your sister's passing.
What an inspiring person she was - she has left a wonderful legacy.
May you find peace in the love of family and strength in the caring words of friends.
My sincere condolences to you and your family on your loss.
Thinking of you at this sad time,
Stephanie
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Anna Morrow. (Bruce) pledged to donate to CMHA-NL
Friday, July 22, 2016
In memory of Joanie Elizabeth Bruce .
What a profound loss !
Love, Beryl & Steve Hiorvath
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Tony and Joanna Russell posted a condolence
Monday, July 11, 2016
It was our privilege to meet Joanie at our son's wedding to Joanie's niece Nicole in Newfoundland in October 2014. We will always remember her wonderful smile, humour and kindness. Spotting us in a shopping parking lot after the wedding she rushed over and gave us a gallon of spring water she had just collected...typical Joanie we suspect!
We have no doubt she is in the arms of the Angels...rest in peace Joanie.
Tony and Joanna
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Nora English posted a condolence
Monday, July 11, 2016
Alice and family......my sincere condolences on the passing of your sister. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
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Ken and Ann Marie Hann posted a condolence
Monday, July 11, 2016
Our heartfelt condolences to all of the Bruce family on Joan's passing.
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Maud Coffey posted a condolence
Monday, July 11, 2016
Mike and Family. Sincere condolences on the passing of your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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Harry & Rosemarie Murphy posted a condolence
Monday, July 11, 2016
Dear Mike and family, sorry to hear of your sisters passing. She certainly gave of her time and compassion through the years. May her soul be at peace now while she receives her eternal rewards.
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Rosemarie Barry posted a condolence
Monday, July 11, 2016
Our sincere condolences to the Bruce family on the loss of a dear sister, aunt, and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. So sorry I wasn't able to attend but you all and Joanie were certainly in my thoughts this morning. God bless you.
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Robyn Janes lit a candle
Monday, July 11, 2016
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Kathryn Wall posted a condolence
Monday, July 11, 2016
Joanie touched the lives of many thyroid cancer survivors through the support group she helped start. She had a bright spirit and heart of compassion. She will be missed.
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Betty & Terry O'Keefe posted a condolence
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Bruce Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear loved one, Joanie. Our thoughts and prayers are with at this difficult time. She will be dearly missed by all those who had the pleasure of her company. Hopefully memories of happy times spent together will help to ease your heartache. R.I.P Joanie
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Theresa Greene posted a condolence
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Dear Bruce Family, you are in my thoughts & prayers, during this difficult time. May your many happy memories, bring you comfort. Sincerely, Theresa
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John and Carol Wall posted a condolence
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Mike and Family, Sorry to hear of Joan's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult
time. May she rest in peace.
John and Carol Wall
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Emily (Bonnell) Roche posted a condolence
Sunday, July 10, 2016
To the Bruce Family. So sorry to hear of Joan's Passing. She was a beautiful Lady inside and out. She will be missed by family and friends. I am thinking of you at this very sad time. Joan, may you rest in peace. We will all meet again someday.
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Cindy Fontaine posted a condolence
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Joanie was an amazing lady whom I will always remember! So kind and thoughtful!!
Heartfelt condolences!
Sincerely
Cindy Fontaine
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Betty White posted a condolence
Saturday, July 9, 2016
To the Bruce family
Sorry to hear of Joan's passing. I'm thinking of you at this sad time.
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Mary Coady Parsons posted a condolence
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Alice and the Bruce family,
Condolences on the loss of your sister. She obviously has touched the life of thousands of people and will have set the bar on future success of all the groups with which she was involved. She will be more than missed by all those whose lives she has touched. I am sure people will refer to what Joanie would have done.
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Kathy Keith donated to CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY NEWFOUNDLAND DIVISION
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Cathy...Deepest condolences on your loss of Joanie.
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Helen Martinez, PBVM posted a condolence
Saturday, July 9, 2016
Dear family, I met Joanie many years ago and we shared many things that were important in our lives. She was someone who could be trusted and who had a listening heart and a compassionate presence. She lived her life to the fullest and made a positive difference in the lives of so many people. I want to share with you a poem that somehow reminds me of Joanie.
Lindbergh, Anne Morrow
Testament from The Unicorn and Other Poems
But how can I live without you?—she cried.
I left all the world to you when I died;
Beauty of the earth and air and sea;
Leap of a swallow or a tree;
Kiss of rain and wind’s embrace;
Passion of storm and winter’s face;
Touch of feather, flower and stone;
Chiselled line of branch of bone;
Flight of stars, night’s caravan;
Song of crickets—and of man—
All these I put in my testament,
All these I bequeathed to you when I went.
But how can I see them without your eyes
Or touch them without your hand?
How can I hear them without your ear,
Without your heart, understand?
These too, these too
I leave to you!
May you be comforted by the love she had for you.
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Debbie & Leo Bruce posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2016
Alice & all the Bruce family,
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We are so saddened to hear of Joanie'so passing. She fought the big fight!
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Debbie & Leo
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Beryl and Steve Horvath lit a candle
Friday, July 8, 2016
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Beryl and Steve Horvath posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2016
What a huge loss to all who knew Joanie!! Our most sincere sympathy goes out to all of her family. We feel privileged to have had the opportunity to know her, and remember fondly the last time we saw her when she visited us in Florida with Anna and Chuck. Heaven will be a brighter place with Joanie in residence!
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Beryl and Steve Horvath lit a candle
Friday, July 8, 2016
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Peter Downton posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2016
Willie and Brenda
So sorry to hear about the the passing of Joanie. My thoughts are with you both and all the family.
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Dianne Hick's posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2016
To the Bruce Family
I am sending you my heartfelt condolences upon the passing of Joanie. I knew Joanie through the Thyca support group and had just recently agreed to help Co-facilitate the meetings with her and Grace. I grew very fond of her and know she will be greatly missed.She was an awesome lady. Stay strong and lean upon each other to give you strength.
Sincerely Dianne Hicks
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Brenda Pinto posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2016
I am sorry to hear of Joan's passing. Remembering her from our Wren days, and last reunion, she was a lovely person. Thoughts and prayers are with her family. God Bless.
Brenda
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Patti, Rhody, Kayla and Kylie Mcwhirter posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2016
Alice - Condolences to you and your family. We were so saddened by the news about the (Aunt) Joanies' passing. She was a beautiful soul with a smile that would light up any room and a hearty laugh that matched her personality. She's the type of person that made you smile when she was around. She will be sadly missed by all whom loved her dearly. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
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Beth Ryan posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2016
To Mike and family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your dear Joanie, an obviously beautiful person.
It is clear she contributed a great deal to this world.
May you find comfort in all your memories.
Beth Ryan
St. John's
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Maria and Ken Ryan donated to THE JANEWAY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
Friday, July 8, 2016
To honour Joanie's time with the Janeway.
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Maria and Ken Ryan posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2016
The last time we saw Joanie was this past December when she and her friend, Shirley, came to Ottawa to visit Cathy and Bill for the holidays. They dropped over to our house for some Christmas cheer and we were struck by how happy and optimistic Joanie was despite being in the midst of her cancer treatments. She lit up the whole house with her infectious laugh and generous spirit. What a wonderful lady!
Our sincerest condolences to everyone who knew and loved her - she will be missed.
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Jamie Grant posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2016
Sending my condolences to Joanie’s family. While I didn’t know her personally, I worked with Mike for years and knew that he cared for her deeply. I was struck by all the remarkable experiences and accomplishments she had through her life, and how well she handled challenges that came her way. She will be missed. Rest in peace.
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Gary Reddy posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2016
Dear Cathy and family,
Please accept my most sincere condolences in Joanie's passing. Wonderful memories of CABOT. Joanie was a caring and giving person. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Gary
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Kathleen Gentiluomo lit a candle
Friday, July 8, 2016
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My thoughts and prayers are with all at this time.
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Cindy MacNeil posted a condolence
Thursday, July 7, 2016
My deepest condolences. I will miss my dear friend Joanie. Joanie and I shared a passion, to help support Thyroid Cancer patients. We met due to "business" but that quickly became friendship. When I was no longer working or coming to Newfoundland that didn't matter to Joanie, she still reached out to me and our friendship continued long distance. I will miss our phone calls. It was a privledge to have such a beautiful friend. Sincerely Cindy MacNeil
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Grace posted a condolence
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Joanie, you were an inspiration to all of us in our thyroid cancer support group.You will be greatly missed.RIP.Sincere condolences to the family.
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Jack posted a condolence
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Joanie you inspired us while you were here with us, I know you are watching over us from heaven, May you rest in peace.
I never met any of Joanie's family but I do sent my deepest and sincere condolences to each of you, Joanie was an amazing person. Keep her memories alive, I will.
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Theresa Wickerham posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, July 7, 2016
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Joanie was a true friend! I am blessed to have known her. Hugs and prayers to the family and friends she left behind!
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Catherine M. Lyman purchased flowers
Thursday, July 7, 2016
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Val Careen &Marion Judge posted a condolence
Thursday, July 7, 2016
To Bruce Family so for your loss at this time. We missed her at Legion in Placentia. Val
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Kay (Barry) Lyman posted a condolence
Thursday, July 7, 2016
My heart breaks today at the passing of a dear friend. She had the most amazing contagious laugh. We shared many fond memories during our years at Sisters of Service. She was my maid of honour at my wedding. Although we lost touch over the years she made the time to come and visit me after my husband passed away years ago. That was like her - come to care for and comfort the hurting. I'll never forget all the kindnesses she's shown me through the years. Rest in peace, my friend. Well done, good and faithful servant.
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Christine Donovan lit a candle
Thursday, July 7, 2016
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The family of Joanie Elizabeth Bruce uploaded a photo
Thursday, July 7, 2016
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