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Joanne VanNatten Obituary
BALLSTON SPA - Joanne E. VanNatten passed into eternal rest on March 22, 2023, after a long illness. Joanne's last week at Saratoga Hospital was spent with her loving family and friends.
Joanne was the oldest of four children, born to the late Ernie and Muriel Bariteau and grew up in Waterford. She graduated from Waterford High School and went out into the workforce. Joanne was an extremely independent, compassionate, spunky, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was active in the local church and loved spending time with her family. Joanne had the biggest heart and smile.
She is survived by her three children, Monica Cable (Jason), Scott Heroux (Lisa), and Ashley Cook (Rory); her six grandchildren, Austin (Tesha), Alexis (Lucas), Dylan (Andi), Alyson (Jarred), Alex (Jade), and Molly; four great-grandchildren; her sister, Diane Kenific; her two favorite nieces, Darcy and Stacy; a vast amount of cousins; and her beloved aunt, Yolanda. Mom, your spirit, and smile will forever live on in all who knew you!
Cremation has taken place through the care of Simple Choices Inc. Per her request there will be no funeral or memorial service. Her family suggests having a slice of lemon meringue pie in honor of her!
In lieu of flowers, please remember Joanne by donating to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Ln, Latham, NY, 12110, or online at www.Cancer.com.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with Joanne's family online at SimpleChoicesCremation.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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3 Entries
norm griffin
April 3, 2023
Ashley & Family,
Your mom and me had some good laughs over the many years of our friendship. She´s surely in the comfort of the Lord and will be dearly missed.
Deanna Ritzenberg
March 29, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Janet van Rijsewijk
March 29, 2023
We are saddened by your loss. Joanne was a kind person. I worked with her at Galway school and a neighbor for many years. Your family are in our thoughts.
Fondly,
The van Rijsewijk Family
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Simple Choices, Inc. Cremation Service - Troy218 2nd Ave., Troy, NY 12180
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