Joanne E Thorvaldson

September 2, 1962 - October 30, 2021

JoAnne left this world at the young age of 59 yrs and is now reunited with her mother, best friend and strongest supporter Edna Collins. Jo Jo will also be greeted by her father Helgi Thorvaldson, her brother Marno and her nephew Lucas.

She leaves behind her sister in law Jackie and her nephew Josh who helped lay her to rest.

JoAnne touched the lives of many people in her 59 yrs and her 'KACL' family and friends put their memories into a song written in her honour by Laura Cotton.

Song for Jo

"Oh Me!"

Oh my,

How to explain

The gifts you gave

The lessons gained

From being lucky to share time

It seems to come out in a rhyme

There's laughter, joy and sparkling eyes

There's mischief, Mother's LOVE and

Miles and Miles and Miles of distance came

That was so hard

We say your name:

"JoAnne!"

Just want to hold your hand!

Your song is ringing loud and strong

We honour you

We sing along

We hold Your story in our hearts

For you remind us healing arts.

And Hillbillies and coffee rule!

And little moments are the tools

That make our lives more special shared

We feel we matter because You cared

For us as much as we for You

A hundred post its say its true

You made us glad You shared your laughs

Your mischief gave pegs coffee baths

And ever so much more besides

That got us good- caught by surprise

And how you'd cackle in delight!

Oh MoJo shining in the night

We see you, hear you, feel your light,

Give thanks to you

We're glad you came

"You are my sunshine"

Here comes the rain

We cursed the distance

Our hearts throbbed

Together we heaved a collective sob.

Your light still shines

Your smile still gleams

Your laughter echoes in our dreams

You lit up lives

Our hearts they ache

A strong bond short bread couldn't break

We miss you JoJo- no mistake

Bonds even short bread couldn't break.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com for the Thorvaldson family.