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It is with profound sadness that we announce her passing at the Maison Vale Hospice on Sunday, January 18th, 2015 at the age of 73. She grew up in Levack, the daughter of Louis and Angela Thomson (nee Ollenberger). She will be deeply missed by her family, Dolores (Gus) Kilpatrick, Louise Shiga (Ron predeceased), Christine Kirby (Dennis), Gord (Kim Carter), Diana (Michael Jessel) and Margaret (Peggy) (Jacek Oscilowicz). Cherished wife of 50 years to Gaylord Cull of Garson. Loving mother of Lisa (Eddy Picco) and Sandra (Marc Lafreniere). She was a wonderful and doting grandmother and was so proud of her boys, Brandon and Jason Picco, and Ryan and Jamie Lafreniere. Dear sister in law to Gordon Cull (Shirley) and Garrett Cull (Dorothy). She will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Joan attended Marymount School of Nursing, Class of 1962, and worked in California for a year before moving back to Sudbury, where she worked at the General Hospital (St. Joseph’s Health Center) for almost 40 years. She loved the outdoors and being active, and enjoyed cross country skiing, walking, and swimming. Many hours were spent in her beautiful gardens, admiring the many birds and feeders. She adored cats, and Chloe and Misha will certainly miss their mother! She retired in 2001, and then devoted her time to the CWL at St. John’s the Evangelist Church in Garson. She loved to travel, and was able to visit many amazing places. She always looked forward to dinner meetings with her nursing school classmates, and lunch with her “ladies from swim”. We have many wonderful memories of her, and for that we are truly grateful. Resting at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home, 233 Larch St., Sudbury. (Friends may call from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Friday with parish prayers at 3pm Friday). Funeral Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church, Garson, Saturday, January 24th, 2015 at 10 a.m., with luncheon to follow in the basement of the church. Cremation will take place at the Park Lawn Crematorium with burial in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Maison Vale Hospice would be appreciated.

Service Details

Provided by: Jackson & Barnard Funeral Home

Service
Saturday, January 24, 2015
12:00 AM


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