Obituary of Mary Josephine Gilmore

Joanne passed away peacefully on the evening of August 23, 2022 at the age of 86 years. She was a strong-willed Lancastrian who emigrated to Canada in 1958, she was a graduate from Manchester University in English Literature, as well as graduating from the London school of music in pianoforte. After initially working for the manager of a major retail outlet, she returned to her with a 9-piece orchestra, before moving on with her own quartet, working with major hotel chains in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. Upon her retirement, she partnered with her husband in the electrical energy efficiency market. Moving to Leamington from Ottawa in 2007, she began writing fiction novels completing and publishing 12 books until 2022. They can be found on JOANNESOUTHERNBOOKS.COM. Joanne will be very much missed by her husband Frank and all of those who knew her. She is survived by her step- daughters Carolyn Dumont (Ted) and Paula Gilmore – Starky and their children Eddy, Stephany, Jonnathan, and Beth. As per Joanne’s request cremation has taken place, with Celebration of Life to take place at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Simple Choice Cremation Centre (Leamington 519-254-2585). Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca.