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JOANNE ZEEMEL
Born: Nov 04, 1943
Date of Passing: Oct 27, 2022
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JOANNE ZEEMEL
Unexpectedly on October 27, Joanne Patricia Merle Zeemel (nee Puhach) passed away at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital.
She is predeceased by her mother Frances Puhach (nee Kantor), father John Puhach and her husband John Zeemel. She is survived by her sister Connie (Jim) Adlington, daughters Pamela Loeb and Jennifer (Marco) Vogrig along with her grandchildren Lauren (Peter), RJ, Mason and Ashley and many nieces and nephews.
Joanne was born in Winnipeg, on November 4, 1943. She met her husband John and was married in 1966 and had two daughters. They moved to St. Francois Xavier and created a home that was always busy with friends, family and animals! Between chauffeuring her daughters around for sports, she managed to find time to volunteer at the community club, do some curling and build some great friendships. Ukrainian Christmas was never the same after the Shmata sisters celebrated!
After she retired from the Government of Manitoba in vehicle inspections, when she wasn't traveling, she was knitting an afghan or making a quilt for a new family member, a friend, or really anyone that wanted one!
After her husband passed, she built the "Beach House" in St. Laurent where she spent a lot of time and watched alot of sunsets, until she decided to move to Kenora Ontario to be close to her family. In Kenora she continued with her volunteering with The Hearts of Knox quilting, in the store at LOWDH and at the Seniors Center. She spent many hours watching her grandchildren play a plethora of sports and attended many Awards Banquets. She was very proud of all her grandchildren and talking about them always put a smile on her face.
Two summers ago, she purchased Luna the pontoon boat and enjoyed while "Oh Capitan - -" drove her around Lake of the Woods sharing time with her niece Lisa (Luke) and nephew Rob (Crystal). They were both always there to lend her a helping hand whenever she needed it.
Her generosity and unwavering support of her family will be dearly missed – but the steak nights on Saturday night will always continue – Cheers (Di Bosha) Mom, we love you so much.
As per her wishes there will be no formal service but there will be a small family celebration of her life in the future.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com for the Zeemel family.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 05, 2022
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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We’re so sorry to hear of this loss. Our deepest condolences to Pam and Jen and families. Thank you Mrs Z. for sharing your home with all of your children friends. Thank you for being such a great listener and always making us feel heard. Thank you for standing up for your convictions and demonstrating how to do that respectfully. And thank you for being a great friend to our whole family. - Posted by: Deedee (Family friends ) on: Nov 11, 2022
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Our sincere condolences to Pam and Jennifer and your families. 💔 We were next door neighbours of John and Joanne’s in St. Francois Xavier for many years. We enjoyed our friendship with them both. 💔 Jim, Colleen and Bailey - Posted by: Colleen, Jim and Bailey Gnidziejko (Neighbour and friend ) on: Nov 10, 2022
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So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Our thoughts are with you. Many good memories from SFX and was very honored to be one of the Shmata sisters,We could not curl worth a dam but had more fun then anyone else. - Posted by: Sandie McCaughan (Friend) on: Nov 09, 2022
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Deepest sympathy to Joanne’s daughter's Pamela & Jennifer & grandchildren. - Posted by: Marjorie swallow (Cousin) on: Nov 06, 2022
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Jo ann was a great wife and mother and gave unfailing support to my dear friend John through his illness until his too early death ! Her strength and resilience after John's death and after the fire were remarkable ! My sincere condolences ! - Posted by: derek booth (lifelong friend) on: Nov 05, 2022
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Joanne will be missed. She was a great neighbour. - Posted by: Georgette mcCaughan (Neighbour in SFX ) on: Nov 05, 2022
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Go with Angels my dear cousin. - Posted by: Tom Blore (Cousin) on: Nov 05, 2022
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Heidi and I enjoyed our long distance relationship with John and Joanne. Our condolences to Pam and Jennifer. Strangely, Joanne suddenly was in my thoughts a week ago! We are all connected in a manner I do not understand. Happy memories! - Posted by: Eric Landon (Husbands best friend) on: Nov 05, 2022