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Susan Anthony posted a condolence
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Aunt JoAnne was very thoughtful in conversation, loving, highly organized, funny as heck, easy to be around. She sent me a birthday card literally every year of my life, and often reminded her children to write me too. Can’t beat that kind of loving aunt. And Godmother. She was an excellent role model of how to herd cats, rain or shine. A real trooper. A good egg.
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Brenda Gorman lit a candle
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
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Sheila, FL, Keefe, Margaret, Julie, & Cady -
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a wonderful lady. I would run into her occasionally in the grocery store or she would call me, and we always had a great visit. JoAnne was always interested in the latest happenings from our branch of the Gorman family. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Brenda Gorman
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Marilyn Levine posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Working with Joanne was one of the high points of my career. She always looked like she was up to something…the twinkle in her eyes and her smile was infectious.
NO ONE could work a room like her. The eye contact, leading questions made you feel like a million bucks so you opened up to this genuinely interested lady.
During Syracuse’s winning season, Jo showed up in her SU sweater a lot, so I borrowed a friend’s varsity jacket and she was tickled pink ! ( I did attend SU)
I truly loved and appreciated her and will always cherish the memories I have of her.
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KEITH GOODWIN posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Joanne was my mentor at Groton. I student taught with her in 1992 and then had the opportunity to work along side her a couple years later. She was an amazing educator. Staff and students alike loved listening to her stories. My thoughts and prayers go out to her entire family.
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Martin A. Sweeney posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
I offer heartfelt condolences to the children of JoAnne I taught and those I did not. I never knew she was also a teacher and for as many years as I had taught. She must have been a remarkable teacher based on my interactions with her as your parent. It was so easy to converse with her, and she had a sense of humor which I appreciated. I knew her through church as well and can see now how faith guided her through the good and bad times of life. I am glad she enjoyed a long life. Our lives are diminished now by her absence, but I hope you have memories and faith to sustain you in your journeys. Peace and love to each of you.
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Nancy Keefe Rhodes posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Sheila, FL, Keefe, Margaret, Julie, & Cady - My condolences to you on the loss of your mother, which must be so terribly hard for each of you. I'm now 76, so there are a lot of years since I first met JoAnne - I remember thinking she was amazing! Just a few days ago I was thinking about her too & wondering how she was & where she was. I am especially glad that you were all able to be with her. I hope you are each well & happy in your lives. Take care, Nancy
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Margaret (Peggy) Chase posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
I am sorry for your loss. My mom was a Hopkins. Joanne was her first cousin. I remember so many fun times as a child at their home on Melrose and Hastings with Joanne and Shelia and Paul. I am sorry that we weren't able to get togeher in recent years. She will be greeted in heaven by a huge Hoplins clan.
Peggy Chase
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Sister Rose Marie Colasurdo posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
To all of JoAnne's family I extend my sympathy and prayers. Joanne was my classmate (Class 0f "52) at the Convent School. She was the kindest and caring person you would ever want to know. I remember her so well and how nice she was to everyone. It was a joy to be in her presence and to know her. May she rest in God's eternal peace. My prayers are with all of you and may your memories of her bring you healing as you journey through your healing process. Blessings to all.
Sister Rose Marie Colasurdo Classof of 1952 TCS
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Monday, November 25, 2024
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Ken Jones posted a condolence
Monday, November 25, 2024
Dear Gorman Family.
Suzanne and I received the news of JoAnne’s passing with great sorrow…sorrow carried by many years of fond memories. Please accept our sincere condolence. May she Rest In Peace.
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Sherrill Brong-Tange posted a condolence
Monday, November 25, 2024
Q: What will you never forget about JoAnne?
A: Oh how sad to hear this news. I loved Mrs.Gorman as she was known to me back in 1968 working my brothers paperroute on Clinton St. In Homer. I was 13 and had just completed a babysitting class at YWCA. That's when I started watching
Sheila, F.L., Keefe, and Margaret...then Cady came .I watched the kids and was a part of there family for years and it was a wonderful experience and I knew how much I meant to her. Rest in peace. GOD LOVE YOU OH the stories I could tell