Joan Bires

Death, be not proud

Death, be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so;
For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow
Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me.
From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be,
Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow,
And soonest our best men with thee do go,
Rest of their bones, and soul's delivery.
Thou art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men,
And dost...

I had the wonderful privelage of knowing and seeing your mom when she would be at the VNA. Your mom was always full of the best hugs I have ever had. She was a lovely woman and I adored her. My heart feels the loss and our agency will also feel the loss. I will miss hearing "there she is!". I truly sorry for your loss and I pray your time healing will bring your lives to a place where you can know in your hearts that your Mother was loved by all. God Bless to you all.
Patsy Jacques

I knew your Mom as a volunteer at my work Rochester District VNA. She was always cheerful; always asking about my daughter. It was very obvious to all that
her family was So important to her. Know that she loved you all very much and that she was such a wonderful caring person. My sincere sympathy.

To all of Joan's family, I am thinking of you all with a heavy heart :(We are so sorry for your loss..... It will be the little things you remember, the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter. And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help push away the pain and bring the smiles back again.
I will miss Joan's smiling face and bubbling personality - She made such an impact on all of us at the Rochester District VNA

Joanie's desire for all-her face would always light up when she talked about Jesus and when someone received Him as their Savior and lived their life with Him as their Lord...
God’s salvation is a free gift….the only way we get to Heaven. If u would like it, simply believe and pray a prayer something like this:

Dear Jesus, I know I am a sinner, please forgive me for all my sins. I know that I am not always good, but I know you love me just as I am. Please come into my heart...

P.S. Because Joanie’s desire was for all to get saved so they will also go to Heaven when they die because of Jesus Christ dying on the cross for all of our sins-past, present and future …and that each of us would have a real, living, growing, personal relationship/friendship with the Lord, daily, moment-by-moment… these are precious Scripture verses that I know Joanie would love us all to hear.
John 3:3
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man...