Joanne (Joei) Cormier, of Kitchener, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital on March 14, 2019. Born in Cambridge on December 25, 1969, Joanne started life with strength and determination and used that her entire life to overcome many obstacles. She was always there to listen and help in whatever way she could. She believed that family had nothing to do with blood and always had an open home. Joanne is survived by her two Daughters; Lacey ( granddaughter, Alexis), Chastity (Granddaughter, Olivia) and her husband, Gary; as well as her mother Barb Cormier. Also survived by many, many adopted/extended family members. A celebration of life will be held at Westmount Memorial Celebration Centre in Kitchener, on Wednesday March 20, 2019, from 5pm to 7 pm.