Emilie Joinette

Hi Em,

It has been a year and a day since I last got a chance to hold you in my arms. I miss you more and more each day. Your family and friends celebrated your life yesterday by getting together at Merivale Bowling Centre for a couple of games and a meal together. But you probably already know that. Jada brought a photo album that you had given her back in 2002. It had so many great pics in it that reminded us all of times gone by. Jada discovered the book on Christmas Day and said you had sent her a Christmas present. You've sent me many gifts over the past year. But in life you gave me the best gift - the gift of your love. I still feel it and hold it tightly. I am so grateful to you that you so loved pictures because I have so many great ones to look at, to share with others, to remind me of what a happy person you were. I am so glad that you are not hurting anymore. I know that you are home. Until we meet again.
God bless,
I love you.
Mom
xoxox
P.S. Please wish Aunt Clare a happy birthday for me.

Christmas

Emilie, Christmas must be wonderful in Heaven.
Our entire family misses you and your great smile not only this Christmas Day but every day of the year.
Love and "thumbs up",
Aunt Ann & [uncle]Mike
PS. Give your Whelan grandparents a hug for me please.

Hi Em,

Today is your champagne birthday. I prayed for you at Mass this morning and was surrounded by loving friends who pray for you, too. Julie is hosting a bbq tonight to celebrate your day. We will toast you with champagne.
I miss you each and every day and I thank you for the patches of blue, the birds bringing messages and especially for the pennies from Heaven.
I know that you are home. So I will not say good-bye. Just, 'til we meet again.
God bless,
Love,
Mom
xoxo

Dear Paul and Family,
I was very sad to hear of Emilie passing.I remenber Emelie as a pt at Cheo.She was a happy girl.I miss her smile and her funky look.

My thoughts and prayer are with you.

Mergie Vante

Dear Paul & family,

We were very saddened to recently learn of Emilie's passing. I can remember seeing Emilie in the office when she came home after her first lung transplant; she was happy, smiling and laughing. She was a courageous young lady who obviously embraced life to its fullest.

Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Ken Crifero & family

Dear Paul and family,

I was very sad to hear of Emilie passing. I remember Emilie as a little girl when I was kart racing at Karters Korner. I saw the sad news while keeping track of news back home in Ottawa via the internet as I now live in the southern U.S. The last time I saw and talked to Paul was a couple of years ago during my summer vacation when I stopped out at the track with my little niece. Paul at the time told me of Emilie waiting for a lung transplant in Toronto.

She was very brave girl who touched so many lives.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

My deepest sympathies,

Michael Armstrong
Concord, North Carolina

Dear Julie & families:
We did not know your sister Emilie but we have worked for you at the elections for many years. We saw you & your sister last night on CJOH -CTV news with your story. It was really touching.Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. God Bless.

Dear Paul, Jeanne, Andrea, Julie and Marc

We were deeply saddened to hear the news of Emilie's passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts.

Jonathan, Lindsay, Joe, Sharon Kavanagh

Dear Jeanne, Paul, Andrea, Julie, and Marc,

We were so sorry to hear of Emilie's passing, she is a symbol of courage to so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

With our deepest sympathies,

Dear Paul,Jeanne and family,It's Rick Dupuis from Vital Aire Oxygen. Emilie will be sadly missed every Friday.I was waiting for the day when I could meet her in person, Though it was not meant to be. She touched my heart when she made me the gingerbread Cookies, They mean the world to me. I will never eat them. I hope to someday meet her in heaven and share them with her.

Dear Paul, Jeanne and family, We would like to say how thankful we are that we had the pleasure to know Emilie. We are so glad that we got to visit with Emilie in the summer, a time we won't forget. Emilie was a very special person and touched a lot of people who knew her. She will be missed very much. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. God Bless to you all. Love Gary and Debbie Deluco

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

While I did not have the privilege of meeting Emilie, I immediately liked her for her determination and her positive attitude. I volunteered for CF for about 10 years, and always remember the amazing people I met along the way. My deepest sympathies to Emilie's family and friends. Cherish the beautiful memories that you made with this beautiful individual.

Jeanne,Paul and Family-We were so sad to hear about Emily.She was such a fighter.Our hearts go out to all of you. May God give you the strength to get through this.Our prayers are with you.

Andrea and family Iwas very saddened to hear about your sister. My deepest sympathy and please let me know if I can do anything. Sharon(Royal Bank Stittsville)

Jeanne, Paul and Family

My sincere sympathies to your family

Carole Vezina-Morin (Ottawa)

It's sad that such a young person, who devoted herself to giving other's hope is gone. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

Emilie was a great inspiration to us all. If she could smile, there is no reason why any of us should look sad. People like Emilie make me forget all my problems. So unfair she should have left this life so soon; she was doing so much good. Sincere sympathy.

Dear Jeanne,
My love and sympathy go out to you and your family. Knowing that Emilie and Maura are the same age, I can't even begin to imagine what you must be going through, but I also know that your wonderful family, your dear friends, and your strong faith will see you through this terrible time.

Jeanne, Paul and Family
My sincere sympathies go out to all of you. Emilie was the CHEO Telethon's Champion in 1997 and what a Champion she was, in 1997 and until her passing. It was an honour getting to know her and all of the Joinette family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jeanne, Paul, Andrea, Julie, and Marc,

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family. Emilie was a special young woman who fought her battles over the years with incredible courage and dignity. The world is a better place for having had her in it. Her efforts on behalf of other CF patients and for organ donation will be her legacy. As you said, she will never be forgotten. She is truly inspirational.

Julie

I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy goes to you, and your family.

Dear Joinette Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Emilie's passing. My deepest sympathies to the family. I didn't know Emilie but learned about what an amazing person she was from her cousin Michele. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this most difficult time.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to your entire family.Although we didn't know Emilie very well, we do know that she was an exception child and young adult,directly attributed to her parents. Having taught with Jean for a number of years, I know the tremendous love and devotion showered on Emilie. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, sent from Florida. Judy and Lynn Clapp

Dear Jeanne and Joinette Family,
We were so very sorry to hear of Emilie's passing. Her courageous fight was a fight like no other. Emilie's passing leaves a heartache that no one can heal, but your love for her leaves a memory that no one can steal.
May all the beautiful memories of Emilie help to ease your grief and bring you comfort in your time of sadness.
God bless you and give you all strength during this time of sorrow and know that you are all in our hearts and prayers.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Liana, Claude, Adrian, Alexander, and especially Lucia and Claudio Iacovitti-Villeneuve

Jeanne , Paul, & Family,
My prayers & thoughts are with you during this sad & difficult time. Hold dear all those wonderful memories of a beautiful & cherished Daughter who so touched the hearts of many . Emilie is an inspiration of courage, faith & strength to all of us. God Bless you.
Gail Donohue

Jeanne , Paul, & Family,
My prayers & thoughts are with you during this sad & difficult time. Hold dear all those wonderful memories of a beautiful & cherished Daughter who so touched the hearts of many . Emilie is an inspiration of courage, faith & strength to all of us. God Bless you.
Gail Donohue

Our family has played/danced with Emilie over the years and we were inspired by her fight and by the tremendous dedication shown by her family. A truly amazing angel. We are so sorry to hear of her loss.

Dear Jeanne, Paul and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. The Maguire Family, Ottawa, Ont.

Jeanne, Paul and family,
What a legacy Emilie has left behind in such a short time here on earth. She will not be soon forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love
Tara Graham

Dear Jeanne and Paul,

Our deepest sympathy is with you and your family. I will always treasure memories of Emily from her early years at your CF fund raisers to this date. Our thoughts and prayers were always with her as they are with you and your family this day. We wish we could be with you, but unfortunately, we are out of the country. Please accept our sincerest condolences at this time. Paul Gauthier, CF Chapter

Emilie's story is very inspiring and will surely help others in their fight, for many years to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Even if she was here for a short time. She had the strength and courage of a thousand people for a lifetime. May God give you and your family the faith and strength during this difficult time. She will never be forgotten.

what a true inspiration you were. I had heard your story on and off, the courage and strength she had to make a difference to all and continue to fight to the end , God bless you all at this time and carry those special memories of your girl!!

what a true inspiration you were. I had heard your story on and off, the courage and strength she had to make a difference to all and continue to fight to the end , God bless you all at this time and carry those special memories of your girl!!

Dear Jeanne, Paul and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. With our deepest sympathy.

Fran and Steve Nava

Dear Joinette Family:
As a fellow Travel and Tourism student I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss of you ever so strong daughter,Emily.With updates of her progress she was such a inspiration of true courage and strenght.God bless your family and think of all the special times you spent with her,good and bad.

Dear Jeanne, Paul and Family,
Although you have lost a shining star in your family, you will always have a special angel watching over you. Emily was certainly someone who will never be forgotten. We have continuously prayed for her and for your family and we will continue to do so, so that God will give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Our Sincere Sympathy,
Pat and Vivian McAlpine

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Please accept deepest condolences from all of the staff and the Board of the Starlight Children's FOundation. Emilie was a magical person, and everyone who had the honour of knowing her could easily see her zest for life and her incredible spirit. We will remember her often and with great fondness.

All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers during these very difficult days

Laura Mountjoy
Starlight Children's Foundation

Dear Julie and Family,
I send you my deepest sympathies.
May your memories bring you comfort.
You are in my thoughts.

Jeanne and family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy to you, your family, and extended family.

Carole Conway

Emilie was an enormous part of the Kanata Girls Hockey Association family and the inspiration for and first recipient of our "spirit of hockey award", given to a hockey player, who like Emilie plays and participates despite overwhelming odds.
This award will henceforth be known as the Emilie Joinette award.
She inspired us all, she exemplified the will to truly live, and she was a tribute to her loving family. The thoughts and prayers of the past and present members of the KGHA are with you.

The Kanata Girls Hockey Association

So very sad to hear about Emilie's passing. She was truly an inspiration to everyone she came in contact with.

My deepest and sincerest condolences to the Joinette family during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I was overcome with a very deep sense of sadness upon hearing of Emilie`s passing. Although I have never met Emilie, I felt a connection with her and with you, thanks to the wonderful and devoted group of ladies I see every summer in Kanata - The GCLSL - a group who always kept us upto date of Emilie`s progress and challenges, a group who constantly prayed for Emilie`s well being. I am eternally grateful to have been touched by the courage, the perseverance, the resilience of young Emilie.

Deepest sympathies and warmest thoughts,

MP McNeill

Our deepest and sincerest condolences on the loss of your precious Emilie. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

Kanata Volunteer Firefighters

Jeanne and family,

Please accept out deepest sympathy to you, your family, and extended family at this difficult time. May you take comfort in your memories and take pride in sharing your stories of Emile. You are in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days to come.
Love and prayers,

Mrs. Joinette and family, At this time, may your memories of Emilie and the love of those around you bring you comfort. John and I were blessed to met Emilie a few years ago. She will be remembered as a bright and shining star.

John, Debra and Alexandra Cox

Andrea, Julie and Family

The Years of knowing Emilie was so very precious to us. Her Joyful smile, her willingness to always learn and her way she had to always help others is a chapter in our lives we will never forget.
Andrea and Julie we would like you to know we will always keep all the special memories we have of Em in our Hearts forever.
CHEERS!!! To the Lovely years of Joy she brought to all of us.
Please know we are thinking of all of you during this difficult time and we express our Deepest Condolences to you and your Family.

Kelvin, Lori, Ashley, Brittney, Cody
Love the Schinzel's

Mrs. Joinette and family,

I never met your children, but remember how wonderful a teacher you were to me at Our Lady of Peace school 28 years ago. I am touched again by your dedication and grace as chronicled in the story of Emilie's life. So sorry to have heard of your angel's passing. May you take comfort in knowing that you continue to be remembered for the inspiration you have given others, and may the Lord's most blessed embrace carry you through.

Dear Jeanne and family; My heartfelt sympathy at the loss of Emilie. After 19 years I am often astonished at how I still feel the presence of my son Matti who died in 1991. It seems even more difficult to lose children who were so closely tied to our hearts because of their illnesses. Time will slowly heal even this great pain.

We are so sad the her journey with us here on earth had ended, but we are confident that the heavens will be rejoicing to have a wonderful, loving and caring instructor for mini putt, basketball, go-cart racing and even the little ones will be capable of driving the go carts with her help, she will be their # 1 choice Angel!

Now Emily we want to say to you that you will never be forgotten, you will always be with us, in our thoughts and in our hearts. You have given so much to us that you have endeared yourself to us forever and ever!!
We love you!!!!!
Yves, Elena, Melanie and Alex st. Onge!

It was an honor to be a small part of Emile's life and her family

Rick Cobello, ( Former Director)
NORTHSTARS HOCKEY Glens Falls NY

I am so sorry to hear of Emilie's passing; she was a true angel. Emilie was a student in my grade 8 math class and I will never forget her ability to put everyone else before herself. A remarkable young woman! God blessed us with Emilie's life and now he holds her in his hand for eternity.

Dear Joinette Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the death of your beautiful girl, Emilie. May God grant you peace and strength in your time of sorrow. She can now breath free and easy. My 17yr old son also has CF and had a double lung transplant 3 yrs ago and counting and is active like Emilie in raising awareness. Their lives are ones which are difficult to say the least but as Emilie has proven "CF is something she had...not who she was" a daughter, sister, friend.... May god bless you in the upcoming difficult times and thinking of Emilie's bright smile warm your hearts.
Deepest Sympathies.
The Gibson Family

Dear Joinette Family: We were so very saddened for all of you upon hearing about Emilie passing. I rememeber how brave she was from such a very little wee child. I also remember the joy and wonderful blessings she has left with her family. Hoping that God will lighten your sadness and turn it into beautiful memories. Our prayers are with you all at this time. Linda Darowski, Krysta Marks, Erika Marks and Brigitte Marks. London, Ontario

May you feel the loving arms of the Lord wrapped around you at this most difficult time.

God bless you all

Mark

I'm so sad to hear about the loss of your sister, I never knew her but I do know that your face would light up when you spoke about Em. My heart aches knowing how difficult this will be for you and your family.

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lee and Dave Watkinson

God Bless Emilie. She was the most beautiful girl - always full of energy and enthusiasm...the girls at the dance studio looked up to her. She had so much to give to all whom she touched and graced with her presence. May her spirit continue to shine on...
We are so sorry for her loss.

I wanted to offer my sincere sympathies.Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

The Wood Family

Although I have never actually met her, I've been following updates in Emilie's website for the past couple of years. I have been amazed by the strength and courage of Emilie and her family. I send you my deepest sympathies.

I was fortunate enough to cross paths with Emilie on many occasions in the Ottawa dance community. She never failed to have a smile for those around her...and what an infectious smile it was!
My heart goes out to her entire family, and all of those fortunate enough to have known Emilie.

I am so sorry for your loss Joinette Family and friends. I did not know her personally, however I knew of her through the stories that Aline McRory would tell about her to my family and I know that if we had met her, we would love her too. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Aline, please know we are thinking about you and your family at this time. Love you. (Wilson, Da Silva, Way, Beaupre, & Fink Family) xox

Dear Joinette Family,
I remember when Emilie came to my class in St.Isidore to talk about her experience. She is a strong girl. Wish you the best,

Your students, Mikeli, Marina, and Mara

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Dear Jeanne & Family

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless.

May her memory comfort you, so that she lives always in your heart.

Dear Joinette Family, I did not know Emilie personally but heard about her through my son, Michael. He spoke of her courage and determination and positive outlook on life; of her tremendous volunteer work and her support of the CF foundation. She was a most lovely and remarkable young woman; an Angel here in earth and now an Angel in Heaven. My prayers are with you and your family, and with Emilie, and I hope your memories together give you comfort now and always. With sincere condolences, Linda Sgabellone

I was not fortunate enough to know Emilie but I was touched by her incredible spirit and determination. She was an inspiration to everyone. I was deeply saddened to hear of her passing. My prayers are with you all.

We are so sorry to hear about this sad news. Emilie was a remarkable young woman and will be missed by many. We send our condolences to the Joinette family.

Meagan, Becky, James, Barbara, David Campbell (St. Isidore School)

Andrea, Ryan and to the Joinette family,


From our family to yours our deepest condolences, and we pray for solace as you grieve.

The Hodges, Dan, Linda, Jon, Colin, Nolan and Cole.

Our most sincere condolences during this difficult time. Emilie's suffering is over and although she will be dearly missed by her family and friends she has left you with many fond memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Our sincere sympathy to you all. We did not know Emily personally but heard about her many times through our son Kyle. Kyle talked about her courage and her spirit. May that courage and spirit live on with everyone that knew her.
The McGlade Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. I don't personally know Emilie but her story has touched me dearly
.I am truly sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dear Paul and Jeanne,

I am so sorry to hear about Emilie's passing. She was such an inspiration and her smile could not be described better than infectious. Caring for her and seeing first hand what kind of parents, family and support she had made it an honnor for me to be a part of.
Your ICU family here in Ottawa are thinking of you.

I would just like to let you all now that my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Emilie was a great spirit and really made you look at life in a more positive way. She will be missed greatly by all that she touched.

God bless you all ..

Dear Joinette Family,
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences go out to you.
Vicky Hatzelis

Andrea and Family,

I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your sister Emilie. I have fond memories of her as a four year old in her pink tutu on stage stage during all of those years of dance recitals. Know that she will always be right there with you wherever you are... Take care of each other.

I am truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. I dont personally know Emilie but her story has touched me dearly. She has done something amazing during the short time she was given, she has taught individuals to live life to its fullest and enjoy every moment of every day! Shes an angel in heaven now but she will continue her amazing-ness in ways no one will know! peace be with you all

May the memories of Emilie's infectious smile and strong personality carry you through these difficult times. It was my pleasure to know and enjoy Emilie over the years.

Dear Paul & Jeanne,
I can tell by her photograph that she was beautiful in spirit. My condolences go out to both of you and the family. May her spirit live on in the hearts of all who new her. Take care ... love & hugs .. Jane Murray (nee Wagner)

We’d like to offer to Jeanne, Paul and family our sincerest sympathy in those“difficult to live times”. We were always updated by Martine my sister, all along the Emily’s courageous fight; and now my husband and I are really sad that Emily left us for the better days. She will always be in our mind and our prayers will be dedicated to her and all of you those that she’ll miss. We will always remember her by her courage and her great determination to fight that enemy Cystic Fibrosis Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I pray that memories of laughter, love and happier times will help you through as you grieve the loss of such a special person.

God bless you all.

Drainie Drive may be a little emptier today but in many ways it is so much more. Thank you Emilie.

Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very sad time.

Our deepest sympathies.

Scott, Janis, Derek, Kirk and Deanna Phillips

We’d like to offer to Jeanne, Paul and family our sincerest sympathy in those“difficult to live times”. We were always updated by Martine my sister, all along the Emily’s courageous fight; and now my husband and I are really sad that Emily left us for the better days. She will always be in our mind and our prayers will be dedicated to her and all of you those that she’ll miss. We will always remember her by her courage and her great determination to fight that enemy Cystic Fibrosis Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

To the Joinette Family,
Emilie was a bright star on this Earth and now she can take her place among the stars. Her dedication and devotion into everything she did made a difference in this world, her legacy will always live on. From my family to yours...our prayers are with you in this difficult time. Peace be with you.

Dear Paul and Jeanne,

My deepest condolences to you and your family. Your devotion and love for Emilie is inspirational. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Kevin, Nori, Kaiden and Rukaiya Kane

We at Starlight Children's Foundation were honoured to have Emilie speak at one of our Galas. She was an inspiration and a hero to many. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

Jeanne, Paul and family
Our sincerest sympathy in the loss of Emilie. She will always be in our prayers. I will always remember the long hours we spent together in Toronto General waiting! Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cathy & Carson Hunter

I just wanted to say to your family how sad I was to hear about Emily's passing. She was always a pleasure to take care of and talk with. She had such a great heart and energy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

Dear Julie and the entire Joinette family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I remember Emilie as a little girl: smiling, laughing and talking about the Sens. She was always so positive and upbeat, she was an inspiration to us all.

Even though she is gone, her legacy of hard work and dedication to finding a cure lives on.

With deepest sympathies,

Jennifer Perrier and family

Jeanne, Andrea and family

Our prayers are with you at this time. Emily will be missed but always in our hearts.

Joyce and Rachelle

My thoughts are with with you and the family at this time.Emilie imapcted our lives as parents with a child with CF..May you rest in peace EM....

Sincere condolences Andrea, Ryan and your families, remember God is with you even through this terrible loss. We send our prayers and love.

Aunt Sherry, Uncle Fred, Hunter & Fraser Fox.

Emilie was an amazingly special, strong girl. Our lives are forever touched by your courage and bravery Emilie, thank you!

To the Joinette family - You are in our prayers and thoughts. While she is gone she will never be forgotten. God bless!

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Dear Jeanne & family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Cherish your memories of your precious Emilie, & take comfort knowing she touched many lives throughout her short life! God Bless you all
Warmly,
MJ Arpin & family xo

Uncle Paul, Aunt Jeanne, Andrea, Julie and Marc,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always....Emilie will always be remembered. Shine on sweetheart...

Love,
Chantal, Keith, Paige and Maggie

To the Joinette Family,
We extend our deepest sympathy in the passing of Emilie. As one of the St. Isidore families, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Rose, Steve, Austin and Jordan Cain