HORNE, Joan Frances (nee Malham)
October 18, 1924 - July 13, 2018 “Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.”
~ (Proverbs 31:25-26) In her 94th year, Joan was called by God from her home to His. Although suddenly for all her loved ones, He decided she had finished the race, and accomplished His plan for her. That plan included being a devoted wife of 46 years to her late husband, Maxwell, and a one of a kind Mum to her daughters and son-in-laws, Gail Purmalis (Art), Tara Nagy (Ken), Lori Vacca (late husband Armando), and Lisa Arnold (Chris). She had the joy of loving many grandchildren, Abe (Saeward), Jeff (Julie), Josh (Laura), Erik (Michelle), Jana (Jibran), Alexandra (Josh), Corey (Heather), Lucas (Angela), Addison, Jacob and Isaac. Lovingly she left a wonderful legacy to her great-grandchildren Maxwell, Isabelle, William, Adam, Lillian, Ella, Nathan and sweet baby “Arnold” soon to arrive.
Joan grew up in the Bartonville area of Hamilton, raised by her late parents Percival and Edith Malham, and was a dear sister to her late brother Bill (Helen), and Betty and her late husbands Mel and Jack. She was Auntie Jo to many nieces and a nephew.
Joan had many loving friends, many who have gone to their rest, and many who will mourn her passing. She was a long- time member of St. Michael’s Anglican Parish in Hamilton and served on the altar guild and in the choir for years.
To all who knew her, Joan can only be described with the characteristics of “goodness” and “sweetness”. She oozed it. She lived her life selflessly loving and genuinely caring for others. Her faith sustained her before and after the passing of her husband, with whom she is now reunited. God listened and granted her prayer to be able to stay in her marital home until He took her to His heavenly home. For that we will always be thankful.
Special thanks to Joan’s caregivers, especially Cinzia, and other nurses who fell in love with her sharp mind and wit, as they engaged her on a daily basis. Be at peace as you now enjoy the company of the angels, saints and with Our Lord. Your ongoing prayers for your family and friends are coveted as you begin your life eternally in glory.
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind can conceive what the Lord has prepared for those who love Him”
~ 1 Corinthians 2:9 Visitation will be held at MARKEY-DERMODY FUNERAL HOME - 1774 King St. East (at Kenilworth) on Tuesday, July 17th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Anglican Church, 1188 Fennell Avenue East, Hamilton on Wednesday, July 18th at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Mount Hamilton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Michael’s Capital Restoration Fund, City Kidz or charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.