03/14/2019 - 11:39
GIBBS, Joan (Audrey) (nee Ferguson)
June 18, 1938 – March 11, 2019
After a life filled with the joy of being with family and friends, Joan passed away surrounded by those that she loved. The cherished wife of Irv Gibbs, and the “love of his life” for 65 years and beyond. Treasured mother, best friend and side-kick of Cathy Gibbs, and the late Scott Gibbs (Debbie). Her brothers, Ken Ferguson (Edith) and Don Ferguson, will miss her deep devotion to family. Preceded in death by her parents Irene and Glen Ferguson, her sister Marylin Muirhead, her mother-in-law Genevieve Gibbs, and her father-in-law Earl Sr. Gibbs, with whom she will be reunited. Adored and special grandmother to Kaitlin and Alicia Gibbs. They will miss her laughter and encouragement to be their best. Grandmother to Brad Gibbs, and great-grandmother to Lexyss and Riker, who can hold dear the special moments she created just for them. Joan will be missed by her sisters-in-law Jeanine Hicks (Bob), Donna Borghese (Carmen), Debbie Trudel (Ivan); her brothers-in-law Earl Jr. Gibbs (Louise), Don Gibbs (Joan); the late Lorne Gibbs, late Earlyn Pickard (late Stanley), late Gerald “Buddy” Gibbs (Ginger), late Joanne-Marie “Dickie” Barrow (late Bill), and the late Sandi Rector (Hervey). Her many nieces and nephews will miss her contagious smile and unbridled personality. She will be deeply missed by her amazing group of friends with whom she shared much laughter on their adventures. We would like to thank the doctors and nurses at SAH, the cancer clinic, and the palliative care team for their efforts. A special thank you to Dr. Wilson for her extra care and compassion in helping our family through the final weeks. A heartfelt note of thanks to the dedicated RN’s, RPN’s, PSW’s, volunteers and Chef Tom of ARCH for making us feel at home during her stay at ARCH. Our sincerest gratitude to the close friends and family who came to visit at ARCH, helping to make those final weeks more memorable. As per Joan’s wishes, there will not be a service, and cremation has already taken place. Memorial contributions (payable by cheque) to ARCH would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. E. 705-759-2522). Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com Read more
03/14/2019 - 11:37
MAYCOCK, Joan (formerly Joan Stadnyk, nee Cressati)
It is with great sadness that Joan’s family announces her peaceful passing in her 90th year on Friday, March 1, 2019. Joan was a dedicated mother first and foremost; she treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Nana, or as she referred to herself, Nana Banana. Her vivacious personality, and sheer joy in making people laugh, persisted right to the end, and she has left all of us with reasons to smile and share a chuckle. Joan was born to the late Ardemia Grosso and Giovanni Cressati on May 9, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, but had called Sault Ste. Marie her home since she was an infant. She was predeceased by her two beloved husbands, Nick Stadnyk (1955) and Harry Maycock (1999), her step-father John Maniacco (Nono), her mother-in-law Mary Stepinishin (Baba), as well as her sister, Irma Kustura (late Jim Kustura), and her daughter-in-law, Janis Stadnyk. She is survived by her loving children, John Stadnyk (who was her admitted favourite) and Debbie Perris (the more devoted and attentive one) and their respective partners, Kathy Palombi and Dave Spratt, as well as her grandchildren and their spouses/friends: Nick Stadnyk (David Leslie), Andie Perris (Mike Coe), Christina Perris (Neil Partridge), and Mary Stadnyk (Glenn Driver), and the special little boy who finally made her a great-grandmother, James Coe. She leaves behind her loving and caring siblings Aldo Maniacco (Kathy), Cheila Tomchak (late Chuck Tomchak), Cookie Graham (Roy), and Joe Maniacco (Nancy), as well as a host of nieces and nephews and their children, who always demonstrated special love for Auntie Joan. She also leaves behind her best friend of close to seventy years, Olga DiSabatino. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 10:00 am at Precious Blood Cathedral. Rev. Hamish Currie officiating. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, followed by a reception at Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel ( 492 Wellington St. - 705-759-2522). Memorial donations (payable by cheque) may be made to the Sault Area Hospital Foundation or ARCH. The family would like to thank the loving staff of the Great Northern Retirement Home for their care of Joan since 2016, along with the wonderful doctors and nurses who treated Joan with such care and compassion during her brief stay at SAH. A special thank you to Carly Ribic who was there to hold our mother during her final minutes on earth “It’s my way or no way …”
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