Obituary of Joan Ellen Bartlett (CARD OF THANKS)

CARD OF THANKS

We, the family of the late Joan Bartlett, would like to offer our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone who expressed their condolences through visits, phone calls, emails, cards, flowers, gifts of food, and messages of support.

Thank you to all those who made charitable donations in Joan’s memory.

We extend a special thank you to the management and staff of Mountain View Retirement Home in Corner Brook. Mountain View was Joan’s home for 14 years. During that time we got to know many of you well and you became what felt like extended family. You took care of Joan’s every need on a daily basis and we are so appreciative of all that you did for her.

Thank you to Reverend Canon Tanya White, organist Reverend Monica Coffin, All Saints Church choir, and the members of All Saints Anglican Church for the beautiful service and for honouring Joan’s favorite hymns. To the Outreach Committee, our thanks for the luncheon reception after the service.

Thank you to the doctors and nurses in the Emergency Department of Western Memorial Regional Hospital. We are grateful for the care and compassion Joan received from you all. Thank you to the staff of the Palliative Care Unit. You went above and beyond to ensure Joan was kept comfortable during her final days.

Thank you for your compassion to our entire family. We are also sincerely grateful to the staff of Fillatre’s Funeral Home for their professionalism and kindness throughout this difficult period.

Even though we know that Joan is now at peace, it certainly doesn’t lesson the loss we feel. She will remain forever in our hearts.

Sherry and Tim, Cathy and Glen, Elizabeth and Alex, Michael and Sarah (Ezra and Elijah)

Passed peacefully away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 from Palliative Care at Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Joan Ellen Bartlett, at the age of 91 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her daughters Sherry (Tim) Moulton of Corner Brook and Cathy (Glen Dorion) of Ottawa; grandchildren Elizabeth (Alex Perun) and Michael (Sarah) Moulton; great grandchildren Ezra and Elijah Moulton, all of Corner Brook. Also leaving to mourn her sister Bonnie (David) Cook of St. John’s; brother Ivan of Bridgewater, NS. and many nieces, nephews, other relatives. Predeceased by her parents Allen and Alice Manuel; parents-in-law: Robert and Mary Bartlett; sister Eileen (Everett) Chaffey; sister-in-law Gloria Manuel; and sister in-law Mary (Steve) Hulan. 

Joan was born and grew up in Howley, NL. In 1952, upon successful completion of a Commercial course in Corner Brook, she accepted a position with Bowater Paper Company in Glenwood, NL. It was there that she met Ross, the love of her life, On November 22, 1957, Ross and Joan were married and settled in Corner Brook, where they raised their family.

Ross and Joan enjoyed a large circle of friends with whom they regularly socialized, despite Joan’s ongoing medical challenges. Often faced with physical adversity, she kept her spirits high, teaching us all how to persevere with grace. Always trying to make things effortless for those around her, she consistently, prioritized others ahead of herself. Her strength of character was particularly demonstrated as she navigated life after Ross passed in 2008.  Joan was a spiritual person and derived great comfort from her long-standing association with All Saints Anglican Church, Corner Brook.

The family will receive visitors at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Marks Avenue, Corner Brook on Friday, April 24th, from 2-4 and 7-9pm. The funeral service will be held Saturday April 25th at All Saints Anglican Church, Clarence Street at 2:00 pm., Rev. Canon Tanya White officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Western Memorial Hospital Foundation, or a charity of one’s choice.

The funeral service will be livestreamed through the following link

https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=d66f8d64-c951-406f-bf4b-8262fb3bf6ec