JoAnne Cerce Obituary

JoAnne M. (Johnson) Cerce, age 60 years, of Middleboro died February 9, 2010 at her home in Middleboro after a 5-year battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of David D. Cerce. Born in Imperial Nebraska, she was the daughter of the late Cornelius and Joyce M (Grant) Johnson. She was a 1968 graduate of Brockton High School. JoAnne was raised in Brockton and had lived in Middleboro for the past 23 years. She worked for Caritas Medical Group as an Account Manager and was a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and an ordained Minister Order of Melchizedek. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading, Reiki Master/Teacher and most of all spending time with her grandson. She was also a Communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Middleboro. In addition to her husband David, she is survived by a son, Daniel Cerce of Middleboro; a daughter Christina Bragan and her husband Michael of Middleboro; a grandson Noel Bragan; an uncle and aunt John and Louis Grant as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and loving family members. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Church in Middleboro. Interment will follow in St. Marys Cemetery in Middleboro. Visitation will take place on Friday, February 12, 2010 from 4-8 PM in the Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home, 280 Bedford St., Lakeville, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given in JoAnnes name to Feed the Children, PO Box 36, Oklahoma City, OK 73101 or to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Salvation Army, 216 Centre St., Brockton, MA 02302. For additional information or directions please visit www.d-mfh.com. ARRANGEMENTS ARE BY THE DAHLBORG-MacNEVIN FUNERAL HOME, 280 BEDFORD ST., LAKEVILLE, MA 02347 (508) 946-9655

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Published by The Enterprise on Feb. 11, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for JoAnne Cerce

15 Entries

Dennis Souza

March 3, 2010

Dave, Danny, & Chrissie,
JoAnne has always held a special place in my heart. There are a very few certain souls you meet along the way in this world that are just special. JoAnne certainly was one of those for me.. I always enjoyed catching up with her off and on through the past 20 or so years.
I know wouldn't have the life that I have today if it wasn't for her and our talks back at GMA and over the years.
It was with her that I decided to get out and see the world.. and what an amazing and enriching experience it has been. It all started in her office with a wonderful talk about life a flip of a quarter that she offered up.. I don't remember if it was heads or tails but the choice was made - it meant that I was to give notice that day and head across country to graduate school 2 weeks later - and the adventure was begun.
Honestly without our wonderful talks and her inspiration to just see what life would bring.. to be open to trying.. open to wonder.. open to experiences.. open to growth. I know I probably wouldn't have had to courage to leap. I owe a lot to her and to say that she will be missed is such an incredible understatement.
My warmest thoughts and prayers are with you all and with her.

Dana Richardi

February 14, 2010

Chrissie and Family
My deepest sympathies - I am so sorry -although I have never met your Mother from everything I have heard she was a truly remarkable, generous, and loving person and even while she herself was dealing with her illness she found the strength to help someone else with her battle - truly selfless and inspiring. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Dana

Dana Richardi

February 14, 2010

Chrissie and Family
My deepest sympathies, I am so sorry - although I never met your Mother I have heard she was a remarkable, generous, lovely person and even as she herself was dealing with her illness she found the strentgh to help another with her battle, truly inspiring - you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers - Love Dana

February 13, 2010

Dave, Danny & Chrissie, we both loved your mother's company as well as your dad's. We'll never forget your Halloween parties. That was Joanne's favorite holiday! We loved her love of life and her great genuine smile. She'll be in good company upstairs and will be missed by all who knew her. Remember she is still here with you all in spirit! Love Marilyn & Gary Russell

Dennis Gould

February 12, 2010

If I remember correctly, I met Joanne in the seventh grade at North Jr. High. As the years went by, Joanne and I would meet every so often. She always had a smile and a pleasure greeting. We would catch up on the past and then I wouldn't see her for a long time. I believe that God puts people into our lives for a "reason, season or a life time". Having had Joanne in my life, has been a blessing and I will miss her.

Marilyn and David Fairbanks

February 12, 2010

I worked with Joanne at Westgate Yarn many years ago but she's been in my thoughts often over the years and especially the last few as she and my daughter were now working together. She always had a smile. I never remember a complaint or a sad face. She adored Danny and Chrissie as well as her husband, David. She was a devoted mother and wife. Now I wish I had kept in contact with her, but life gets in the way and we live in the moment. May God bless you, Joanne. David, Danny, Chrissie, remember that she will live forever in the memories and hearts of those who loved her.

Karen Monahan

February 11, 2010

Joanne was my best friend for over 40 years! She was there for me, giving her love and support throughout all the highs and lows of my life. Besides being my friend and confidant, she was "Aunty Jo-Jo" to my sons, always participating and playing an important part in the special occasions of their lives! Inspite of her terrible battle with cancer, Joanne still managed to smile, and make time for those who needed her. One of the many things I admired the most about Joanne was that she lived her life with passion, always following her heart and having the inner strength to do it in her own way! She was one of the most honest, giving and optimistic people I have ever had the priviledge of knowing. I honor her determination, loving spirit, her devotion to her family and her unwavering faith. Her presence in my life was a joy and a true blessing. I will miss her terribly! Her passing has left a hole in my life! God Bless and Keep you Joanne.

Pat Aloisi

February 11, 2010

Dave, Danny, Chrissie, I cannot tell you how much of a loss this is for so many of Joanne's friends and loved ones. Our Catherine and Chrissie have been friends since age 6 and I will always be grateful for Joanne's support, good counsel and advice and Chrissie's generosity with her time when Catherine needed you both and when I couldn't be there.

Rest in peace, Joanne. You'll be in amazing company as you join the other women who fought the good fight with you. God bless.

Craig and Kaitlin

February 11, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. your mom was alwys so happy every time i saw her and also a very caring person she will be missed by all

February 11, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I know Joanne from working with her at CGSMC. She was one of a kind. Always smiling, with a kind word, and she had such a love for life and her family. She made everybody around her smile as well. She will surely be missed by all the lives she has touched.
Rest in peace, Joanne.
Sincerely,
Sharyn Winkler

Debra Barnard

February 11, 2010

As you all know, I have know and loved Joanne for about 38 years. She was not only a great cousin to me she was also a very speical friend to me and many others. She had a gifted spirit and no matter what she was always positive and would share her knowledge and her life experiences to help me and I'm sure many others. I can't say enough about the Cerce family they welcomed me into the family the first day I met them. She was never judgmental of anyone and always found the best in us all. I will never forget Joanne, I will love her and she will be in my heart forever as well as all of her family. I love you all and I think you know how deepley sad we all are. My thoughts and prays are with you today and always.

Cheryll & John Teixeira

February 11, 2010

I met Joanne through my sister-in-law Karen and liked her immediately, that was well over 20 years ago. I never saw her that she wasn't smiling or laughing, even in her most difficult times. She will be missed and the world is a better place because she was here. She was a wonderful person.

Kathy and Jim Mitchell

February 11, 2010

Jim and I were so sorry that Joanne lost her valiant fight against cancer. We walked with her at the Relay for Life in Bridgewater last June. She was always smiling and giving us hope. Such a loss for your family. We are very sorry. Kathy and Jim Mitchell

Karen Bozek

February 11, 2010

Dave,Danny,Christina,and Noel my deepest sympathies go out to all of JoAnns family. She will be missed by everyone who ever was lucky enough to meet her. She was the most loving,caring and giving person I have ever met. I've been lucky to know her for many years and share many stories and memories with her. All I can say is Happy Halloween JoAnne and I will miss you. Love Karen

Sharon Schertz

February 11, 2010

Sorry to hear the sad news. Iv'e known Joanne since I was a baby. She was always a happy person and had the gift to share it. My thoughts are with your family.

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