McATEER, Joan Rita (nee Lorhan) - (June 1, 1933 – February 6, 2020)
Our angel, Joan, left us peacefully on February 6, 2020 to be reunited with her beloved and much missed husband and best friend, Jack (John Joseph).
Joan was the world to her children Susan (the late Hugh Laird), Linda, David (Bonnie), John (Tara) and Richard (Amber); her grandchildren John, Angela, Jaclyn, Chris, Sean, Ryan, Kiera, Roan and Liam, and her great grandchildren Brynley, Easton, Haisley and Brooke.
She was a loved daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She made great cabbage rolls.
Joan was the middle child raised in Guelph, Ontario with her parents Cecelia and Joseph Lorhan and her brothers Jack and Allan. She graduated from Loretto Abbey, Guelph and was a cheerleader while at school.
Joan’s best accomplishments were her family. One of her grandchildren remarked ‘grandmom loved everyone’. And we all loved her. Joan guided Jack diplomatically along the right path. She encouraged her children to try harder – a challenge she picked up from her dad who was disabled. Our mother often referenced her dad as her role model as she struggled with her own debilitating illness later in life. No one remembers her ever complaining.
The family thanks Amica, Newmarket for their care of Joan over the last few years. All the nurses and staff were so kind to Joan and we appreciated everything they did to make her comfortable.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation. Southlake’s doctors, nurses and other staff took good care of mom. Arrangements with Thompson funeral home, Aurora.
You are in the arms of an angel now Mom.
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