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1939
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2022
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Joan ATWOOD Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan ATWOOD
22 Entries
Ada Wong
September 4, 2022
Miss Atwood was such an encouraging and positive force for girls' athletics at Northern. She helped foster a love of movement in everyone she taught and encountered. My condolences to her family.
Elizabeth Linzer
August 27, 2022
A great mentor, teacher and coach.
She truly shaped me and I am who I am today because of Miss Atwood.
Rest In Peace Digger.
Ann Robertson
August 26, 2022
Ann Robertson
August 26, 2022
Ann Robertson
August 26, 2022
Ms Atwood was an inspiration to the girls of Northern Secondary. She knew that athletics would give us skills and teamwork experience that we would need for life. She encouraged us to believe in ourselves and reach for the stars. My condolences for your loss.
Laura Barr
August 26, 2022
Deepest condolences. She truly made a difference.
Rosalie and John Cowan
August 5, 2022
Heartfelt condolences to Dorothy and Joans' family.They were great neighbours to have on Willowbank. We'd see Joan with her canes obviously in discomfort going for her paper..and there was always a big smile and a cheery Hi....Blessings Rosalie
Sarah Virro
August 3, 2022
We were beyond lucky to have Joan as a resident at Four Elms retirement. She brought us smiles constantly and shared wisdom and laughs we will not forget. Thankful to have known such a wonderful and strong woman.
Brett, Joeanna, Mason and Cameron Bolce
August 3, 2022
We spent all of our summer vacations at the cottage, almost all of the time with Joan, for over 20 years. She watched our boys grow up there, helping us teach them about nature, kayaking, swimming, jumping off the sun deck, etc. We will be forever grateful for her gentle kindness to our family, all the laughs, the stories and fun. Our deepest condolences to her family, she loved to share your successes with us throughout the years. She will be missed and forever loved by our family.
Tracy (Bolce) Blackburn
August 2, 2022
Tracy (Bolce) Blackburn
August 2, 2022
Tracy (Bolce) Blackburn
August 2, 2022
Tracy (Bolce) Blackburn
August 2, 2022
There are not enough words to share the memories of half a century. Meals prepped and shared, recipes exchanged, Joan driving the boat when we went fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking to waterfalls, playing euchre and laughing about not so secret signals, watching/listening to sports, hearing about the annual grey cup party and her brilliant ability to connect with Anne Murray for a special message to the group, seasonal Toronto Symphony series since I was in university, plays, boating on the Galetea, decorating the Christmas tree in Toronto and stringing popcorn and cranberries, hearing about the adventures of her travels and canoe trips .. the list goes on. I'm lucky to have had Joan in my life and I can say for certain she lived hers to the fullest. She loved spending time with her family and had many stories to share - especially about the grand meals with the Atwood clan. Sending love and hugs. My condolences to you all.
Donna Adams
July 25, 2022
David and I send our deepest sympathies to the Atwood family. Donna heard some stories about Aunt Joan from Cheryl when we were both at Queen's. I know she will be missed.
Linda Grant Hughes
July 25, 2022
Atwood was one of a kind, a great Queen´s classmate and dedicated athlete. Her spirit lives on.
Sheila McDonnell Nagel
July 24, 2022
Many years ago, I was fortunate to have Miss Atwood as a Physical Education teacher. She was a very positive influence with her kind and friendly demeanor and her ability to share her knowledge and skills.
Agnes (McGoo) McIvor nee McGugan BPHE `61 Queen´s U
July 24, 2022
Joan (Digger) and I lived together with 3 others at 199 King St. in Kingston in our final year of Phs. Ed. We played Intercollegiate Volleyball and Basketball together and won the Intercollegiate Basketball Champiomship in 1961 with Digger as our Captain. I have been trying to find her and am so sorry to hear this news.
Joan Beaton
July 24, 2022
I'm remembering many happy years with Joan on the staff of Northern Secondary.
Ann Hall
July 23, 2022
"Digger" was in her final year of PE at Queen's when I arrived as first-year student in the same field. She was a kindly role model and offered great advice and support to us newbies. Rest in peace Digger
Denise Semper
July 23, 2022
You always remember the teachers that were nice and inspired you. Ms Atwood was one of them, I'm sure she earned her wings many times over.
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