Joanne Patricia Abel

Died: January 14, 2007 | Place:

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ABEL: At London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital, on Sunday, January 14th, 2007 Joanne Patricia Abel of London , age 57 years. Beloved daughter of the late Harvey and Edith Abel. Dear sister of Carol Huys and her husband Bill of London, Richard and his wife Sharon Abel of Ailsa Craig, Harvey Abel, Jr. and his wife Dale of Belleville, and Susan Allison and her husband Gary of London. Dear niece of Patricia Telfer of London. Also loved by her nieces and nephew Dawn, Doreen, Erin, Cassie, and Bryan. Predeceased by her nephew Sean Abel. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday, January 17th at 1:00 p.m. with Mr. Brian McEachern officiating. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1. On line condolence accepted at www.amgeorgefh.on.ca Special thanks to Dr. Dingle and staff of the Oncology Department , 7th Floor, Victoria Hospital for their care and compassion.BURT….

Peacefully at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital, Palliative Care Unit on Sunday, January 14, 2007 Jack Mike” Burt of London in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Sandra (Gerry) Burt. Dear father of Ted Burt and Andrea Burt and her husband Bill Gillan all of London. Dear brother of Marion Springett of London and Barbara Fitt and her husband Ken of Wardsville. Predeceased by his brothers Edward”

44 Comments

  1. Lidia Digeronimo January 15, 2007 at 8:31 pm

    I am going to miss her she great lady for my dorm and school in Robart I miss her alot I will always be remember her alot
    Hugs lidia oxoxoxo

  2. Martha Manning January 15, 2007 at 11:30 pm

    Joanne was a great friend of my mother and our family, and a great person. There is no doubt that we will miss her visits on Christmas eve, her contagious laughter and unforgettable personality. The effect her death has had on us is a testiment to the life that she lived. My best wishes and blessings are with her family at this time, and I hope that we can all live on with a little Joanne in us.

  3. Jennifer Abel January 16, 2007 at 12:46 am

    You have been loved & you will be missed greatly.

  4. Scott Burch January 16, 2007 at 7:49 am

    My condolence goes to her siblings and their families, especially her brother. Joanne will be greatly missed for Harvey.

  5. Paulette Baum January 16, 2007 at 8:06 am

    My heartfelt sympathy goes to the family and friends.
    Joanne has left of part of herself with all of us and I am proud to call her my friend.
    Cherish her memory.

  6. Joanne Wilding January 16, 2007 at 8:13 am

    I had the pleasure of working with Joanne at Robarts School for the past 17 years. She has shared her joy and enthusiasm for life with everyone she has touched.
    My condolences to her family and friends.
    Joanne Wilding

  7. Susan Hawes January 16, 2007 at 9:01 am

    I have not seen Joanne for many years. She worked at Robarts School when my brother attended there….Carl Tilford. I know him and his wife Darcey valued and respected Joanne. So sorry to hear of her passing.

    Susan

  8. Violet Clayton January 16, 2007 at 9:07 am

    Hi Rick:

    I knew Joanne was ill but never dreamed it was that serious. I just sent her a card yesterday. I always enjoyed her at our dinners on Tuesday for the Retirees. She will certainly be missed.

    I thought you and Joanne were the only two siblings, but I see you have a fair sized family. It is wonderful as you can all support each other. The only drawback is when you lose a loved one.

    Please express my sympathy to all your family.

    Sincerely,
    Vi Clayton

  9. David Hickey and Family January 16, 2007 at 10:58 am

    Sending my condolences
    David, Carol Rick, Susan and Harvey.

  10. derek gore January 16, 2007 at 11:52 am

    i am mrs. Able’s best friend and i miss her so much. I was shocked that she passed away yesterday. I was crying and she was a very nice lady and she always gave us treats and she kept all kinds of stamps.

    PS will you tell your niece that i am sorry that she passed away and i want to tell you how nice she was !

  11. Andrew Cook January 16, 2007 at 11:53 am

    Im sorry She passed away.
    She was good friend.

  12. Brett Gore January 16, 2007 at 11:54 am

    I do like Joanne Abel she is nice woman she taught my class Joanne got my brother (Derek) gifts. I am so sorry that she passed away from your family she is in heaven and she is watching her family.
    PS: i am really sorry for your loss!

  13. chelsey jenkinson January 16, 2007 at 11:57 am

    I miss her. She was a wonderful teacher. She was my best friend.

    love Chelsey

  14. Mary Anne Taylor (Wainright) January 16, 2007 at 12:06 pm

    My heartfelt sympathy for your family at Joanne’s passing. I attended South Secondary School with Joanne and Rick and remember Joanne as having a great sense of humour and being a good friend. That was many years ago, but her memory remains. How strange I read this in the paper, as I just emailed her through classmates.com, not knowing she was ill. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Sincerely,
    Mary Anne Taylor (Wainright)

  15. Cheryl Zinszer January 16, 2007 at 1:35 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very difficult time. Joanne was such a wonderful person and educator. She touched the lives of so many. Joanne will be deeply missed. Cherish the memories of her. I am so sorry but I am unable to attend the visitation or service but I am there in thought.
    Cheryl Zinszer, Superintendent of Provincial Schools

  16. Cody and Sherri Harrison January 16, 2007 at 5:48 pm

    I will miss Mrs. Abel. She was a nice friend and she was a very nice person. It makes me very sad that she died and I will miss her a lot. Cody Harrison
    Our whole family sends our condolences. Mrs. Abel was a great teacher and role model for all Robart’s students. Always happy, kind and approachable, a true example of a wonderful, caring teacher!! She will be terribly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family now. Sherri Harrison

  17. Mary Ann Pinter January 16, 2007 at 6:04 pm

    My deepest sympathies to the family members of Jo Ann.
    Even though I only knew her briefly, it was apparent how special a lady she was. Thank you all for allowing me to care for her. She will forever remain in my heart.

    Mary Ann

  18. Darren Holst January 16, 2007 at 6:20 pm

    As much as I would love to attend the visitation and the funeral but I am sick today. I will really miss Ms. Abel and her wonderful sense of life. She is really amazing.

    I will miss asking her to come in to supply for my class when I am away. Your spirit will be among us.

    My thoughts and prayers with your family

    Darren

  19. Claire Manning January 16, 2007 at 6:23 pm

    Joanne was such an amazing, vibrant person. She was good friend of my family’s, in particular my mother, Colleen Manning. I know that her passing has left an empty space in all of our hearts. We can take comfort in knowing that she always lived her life to the fullest and should take a cue and do the same. My thoughts are with her family- my deepest sympathy.

  20. Steven Torbett January 16, 2007 at 6:26 pm

    We had alot of good times Jo, I’ll never forget all the fun we had! Missing you already,

    Steven

  21. Carol Baker January 16, 2007 at 6:56 pm

    My condolence goes to the whole family and friends who knew of her and worked with her…Wished I could be there with you all to share our memories and laughters that we had during school yrs… she will be missed so much by everyone…she’s now watching over us making sure we behave ourselves 😉 Love u Joanne!!!
    Love from Carol Baker

  22. Cori Ditchfield January 16, 2007 at 9:51 pm

    Joanne was truely one of a kind. She was tough but fair and will be missed.
    My heart goes out to her family in their time of sorrow.
    Thank you Joanne for always keeping me straight.
    Love you Jo Jo
    Cori

  23. Laura Charpentier January 16, 2007 at 10:25 pm

    Joanne was always a trooper!!!! I looked up to her a lot and admired her. She will be miss. My heart goes out to the family. You will always be in my prayers, Love You All

  24. Nancy Anderson January 17, 2007 at 6:39 am

    Joanne was a great person to work with. I remembered her laugher… and she had a full of happiness around and she made the students very happy at Robarts. I miss her greatly.

  25. Bonnie and Bill Knott January 17, 2007 at 8:24 am

    Rick and family

    Bill and I would like you to know we are thinking of you and your family now and in the days ahead as you again suffer a loss in your family. Joanne will be missed by all the deaf children that she taught so many life skills to at the Robarts School. She gave so much of her life to these kids, and was always so interested in them even after they left school and went out into the world. It was like they were all her children. It seemed Joanne and I always met up while shopping at White Oaks Mall and we would stand and talk about where all the kids were and what they were doing. She seemed to be the only person from the old group at Robarts that I saw that knew where the kids all where. She was also very proud of her nieces and nephews and talked a lot about them as well. There will be a great gap in a lot of peoples lives without her. She will be missed.

  26. Cody Harrison January 17, 2007 at 10:01 am

    i so sorry about it i so sad in my mind so……. sorry

    i will miss Abel a lot and i sorry for Abel family.

    sigh i sad i sorry sorry

  27. Joseph Ward January 17, 2007 at 10:08 am

    To Miss Abel’s Family and Friends,
    I am very sorry that Miss Abel died. Miss Abel was my teacher at Robarts School for the deaf last year. She was a really awesome teacher. She made me have a realy good time with her. I will always remember chatting with her alot about everything. Miss Abel was a really fun and good person. I cooked hotdogs and made a strawberry pie with Miss Abel. I will really miss her.
    Joseph Ward

  28. Dallas Underwood-Guttridge January 17, 2007 at 10:09 am

    I sorry you Abel.And i love when she teach to us.
    And i and Abel is best best friend!!!!
    I am miss to her so much!!

  29. Dominique Ireland January 17, 2007 at 10:11 am

    Im so sorry.I miss Miss Abel so much. She was so nice lady and always gave candies, cookies. She always told us which kid movies to watch. I was shocked to find out Miss Abel had cancer. I am so sad and Miss Abel was my friend. She was my teacher in Grade 6.

    Love Dominique

  30. Dallas Underwood-Guttridge January 17, 2007 at 10:12 am

    And she is very very friendly!!!!

  31. Alyssa Brown January 17, 2007 at 10:15 am

    I am sorry Miss Abel passed away. I am really sad. She was a good teacher, and residence counsellor. She always
    laughed and told stories. She loved the London Knights hockey team. I love Miss Abel. I will never forget her. Love, Alyssa.

  32. Phuong Van January 17, 2007 at 10:17 am

    I miss you very much Ms.Abel. Joanne, when you taught me i realy enjoyed it. last year you brought us to niagara falls for trip and we had many fun. After gym Abel carry walker back to class because I went home early.i love you.
    love Phuong Van

  33. Jordyn Mummery January 17, 2007 at 10:19 am

    I miss to Abel! Abel that very friendly!!! I best friend Abel i love Abel!!!!!!!………. i sorry all sad to Abel!!!!!!!! sorry sorry!!!!!!!!!!!!
    love Jordyn

  34. Tammy & Leonard Bryant January 17, 2007 at 10:19 am

    Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family at this time of sorrow. Joanne was a super nice person with a heart of gold. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. We always enjoyed talking to her and cheering along with her at London Knights games. Tammy & Leonard

  35. hailey doxtator January 17, 2007 at 10:28 am

    I love you. I miss you. Thank you for teaching me math. I really enjoyed the class trip to Niagara Falls. Thank you for the happy memories.I said sorry you.You very friendly.I will support your family. Your spirit now is in heaven but your love continues shine here. You good job with us.Abel we noticed how much you care for us (your students).
    love, Hailey

  36. Douglas Leitch January 17, 2007 at 10:38 am

    I loved Miss Abel.She was friendly,I will miss Miss Abel. I enjoyed chatting with Miss Abel. I went on a trip to Niagara Falls with Miss Abel.Miss Abel loved hockey. I was best friends with Miss Abel.

    love Douglas

  37. Janette Lyon January 17, 2007 at 10:43 am

    Hello, I am sorry about Joanne Abel passed away. I just found out last night from my friend email me. I will never forget her best ball hockey coach in 1989 that Robarts Seniors Girls only won the championships. She always give her delight moods to students. I will think of your brother, Rick and give my condolences to your family.

  38. Bret Laframboise January 17, 2007 at 11:34 am

    My deep condolence to the Abel family. I remember her from Robart’s 1974-80. She’s a great person and students enjoyed having her around. She will be missed by all, she touched so many of our lives. Our thoughts are with you.

  39. Angela Leitch January 17, 2007 at 12:17 pm

    I was very saddened to hear about Joanne. I always enjoyed working with her when I was at Robarts School. I’ll always remember that she supply taught in my class for 2 weeks while I was on my honeymoon. She was a blessing because for 2 weeks I didn’t need to worry about my students because they were with her. She was always ready to be there for us, and more importantly for the kids. She was a fantastic woman with such a great personality and outlook on life. How lucky we are to have such great memories of her!

  40. Chadrick Knott January 17, 2007 at 1:34 pm

    To the Abel Family and her friends,

    I am passing my condolences to every member of the family, not just her immediate family but to everyone else too. One of Joanne’s greatest aspirations in her life was working and being around kids in, out or around the Robarts School. She gave all of her might, heart, love and spirit to each and everyone that she worked with, hung out with and associated with. We will never forget you, Joanne Patricia Abel!

  41. Mary-Ellen Bolt January 17, 2007 at 4:06 pm

    Dear Rick and family:
    Joanne was always energetic, enthusiastic and hard working in everything she did. She thoroughly enjoyed the children she worked with and cared deeply for them. Her sense of humour and mischief brightend up many events.
    Joanne did not live long enough, but she lived well, and made every moment count. She will be missed by all of those whose lives she touched.

  42. MICHAEL , PAULINE, AND RACHEL WALKER January 17, 2007 at 4:57 pm

    DEAR CAROL,RICHARD,SUSAN AND FAMILIES: IT WAS A GREAT SHOCK TO LEARN OF JOANNE’S PASSING.WE HAD NOT HEARD OF HER ILLNESS.LIKE YOUR MOM,JOANNE WAS ALWAYS SUCH A CHEERFUL AND FUN PERSON,DEDICATED TO YOU ALL,AND THE KIDS AT SCHOOL !SHE WAS STILL CHARMING-EVEN WHEN WE DELIVERED BAD NEWS AT TAX TIME! MAY YOUR MEMORIES OF HER DEDICATED LIFE BE A SOURCE OF COMFORT TO YOU ALL AT THIS TIME OF MOURNING.WHAT A PRIVILEGE FOR YOU TO HAVE HAD A SISTER LIKE JOANNE ! SINCE WE FIRST MET EDITH AT THE LITTLE SHOP IN DOWNTOWN LONDON ,THE ABEL FAMILY,LIKE MOST OF OUR CLIENTS,HAVE BEEN VERY SPECIAL TO US .MAY GOD COMFORT YOU ALL. SINCERELY YOURS..MICHAEL

  43. Nana Sakamoto January 17, 2007 at 5:15 pm

    I am so sorry to hear about Joanne’s passing away. I cannot be there for the funeral as I am in B.C. but I will be thinking about you and remembering what a vibrant part of the Robarts School Joanne was.

  44. Dean McConnell January 18, 2007 at 10:19 pm

    Carol, Rick, Harvey, Susan and families:

    I first met you all almost 50 years ago I guess it is…not that we are counting. I often think of you all…and the store…and the hockey pools and cheering for and against the Leafs. You are all wonderful folks and I will always cherish those memories from Colbourne St.

    I found out about Joanne’s passing from my sister Jeanette who heard from Jackie Baker. We were all so sorry to hear the news. My heart goes out to you all in this difficult time.

    Joanne was a wonderful person. The large number of condolences are testament to that. She really did turn into a marvelous teacher. She affected a lot of people and will be fondly remembered forever.

    Please accept sincere condolences from Jeanette, Jackie, Garnet and I on the loss of such a wonderful lady.

    God bless you all.

    Dean

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