Jo Anne Bertrand

I am so sorry about your loss. Joanne was a great person to spend my working years with at AHS. Such a dedicated, compassionate educator. Great with both staff and students. Such a great loss. Please know that she is in the thoughts of many - Pam Jones

I liked Jo from the moment I met her. We enjoyed art classes together at the JCC. She was bright, fun and full of life. Any time I saw her, that is how I felt. I remember she came to an art exhibit of mine at the Bing Theater. Her interest in life, people and the arts inspired me to know her better. I am truly sorry for your loss. Surely Jo Anne's memory will shine thru as blessing for all who knew and loved her. Sincerely, Cindy Lutz Kornet

My heart goes out to you Dara, Jonas, Andrew and family!
She was so special and very proud of her children as she would speak of their adventures with my parents!
My mother sent her thoughts and prayers before.
I think that she was received with loving welcome by Art and my mom Jean and dad Ray up there. As she is resting easy, she´s also shining her love brightly in all that she loved on this mortal plane. In the flowers and the stars, through you and around you. Keep looking, her signs of love are around in the stories that you tell and mannerisms that you share.
Deepest condolences,
Love and blessings to everyone!
The Mentor & Swanson Families I call friends like families are Framily Hugging ya from Colorado, Santa Cruz CA.

Our friendship clicked at Penn over 65 years ago. Distance and time never lessened it. Good friends have warm places in each other´s hearts. Jo will always live in mine.

Jo Anne entered my professional life at Agawam High School where she served as teacher/counselor. She developed a highly successful culinary program for disabled children and had special talent in addressing the needs of at-risk youth. We loved working together, brainstorming, seeking options for all kids. When I moved, on we remained friends and enjoyed many get-togethers with Jo Anne and Art.
She was a vibrant, lovely lady and I miss her greatly. We extend our condolences to her family.

Thinking of you all during this time. Wishing I could be there with you all. Dara- you are a beautiful daughter and such a strong woman. Sending all out love!

Andy & Irene and family,
She sounded like a wonderful person with a true zest for life. I know she will be missed by you her family and all her friends. Love to you all.

I was honored to have her as a friend since our time together at University of Pennsylvania .

Andrew , Jonas & Dara , your mom was one of the all-time great ladies of Longmeadow ....always a cheerful smile , and a warm greeting ...to me and my children ....Jo Anne had the rare gift of making everyone happy when she was around ....

To Jo Anne's family - please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. I knew Jo Anne thru my Mom and Suzy. She was funny and had a fight to live.
May your memories help you through this difficult time.

Lynn Katz

Praying her family will find peace in this very difficult time.

We really didn't know Jo well, however what we did know is that she was loved by many. And we also know that class & beauty is what she was all about, such a lovely lady! Our condolences go out to her entire family & we send love & hugs to all, especially to my cousin Fred & lovely Dara. So sorry for your loss!

Bev & Rick

I will always miss my dear friend of 66 years who had grace, beauty and extraordinary class. She was a true original!

I really liked Jo Anne. She always had the best style. She had a rare gift of making you feel just as special as she was. Very special soul. I´m so sorry for your loss.

Some of my best childhood memories are with Jo Anne and Art alongside my grandparents, Marlene and Jerry, usually out on an adventure or hanging out in the yard of my grandparent´s Longmeadow home. Jo Anne was so kind and always had the warmest way about her. As a kid I always felt excited to see her to run up and say hello... She somehow always felt like a close friend. I´ll forever picture her driving around town in her convertible. Sending my love and condolences to the entire family.