Obituary of Joan Walters

With her family by her side, Joan passed after a brief but courageous battle with cancer on Sunday March 3, 2019, Joan Bruce, age 83 years.  Loving and devoted wife of Thomas for 64 years. Dear mother of Don (Jenny), Michael (Carol Ann), Renfrew, Larry (Heather), Eganville, Harry (Carla), Renfrew, Ann (John) Gwyn, Land O Lakes, Wisconsin, Brian, Renfrew, Joyce (Kevin) Moore, Cobden. Beloved grandmother of 16 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren.  Dear sister of Marie (Lloyd), McNulty, Kincardine, Catherine Brown, Dacre, Clarence Bruce, Toronto. Pre-deceased by grandson Kristopher Gwyn and brother Donald (Agnes), Pembroke and sister in law Diane.  Fondly remembered by the extended Walters families; Marie Kennery  (late William) , Ken and Lavina Walters, Helen Madigan (late Harrison), Jerry Walters, Roy Heins (late Jane), Rolland and Liz Manning, Christine Walters (late Douglas), Terry Ruddy (late Gertrude).

Mom will be remembered as a devout Catholic who had a strong belief in the power of prayer. She was a skilled card player who enjoyed teaching her grandchildren the game of Euchre. Mom was also a long time Blue Jays fan who enjoyed Saturday afternoon ball games – particularly in Dacre where she and Tom spent their summer weekends. Mom also enjoyed the occasional game of Bingo.

Visitations at the Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, Wednesday March 6^th: 2-4, 7-9 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Thursday.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Thursday March 7^th at 10:30 a.m. followed by cremation. In memory of Joan, donations to Hospice Renfrew or Renfrew Victoria Hospital Oncology would be appreciated. Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com