Joanne Helen Bunney
March 9, 1933 – June 21, 2023
Joanne passed away suddenly at the Dryden Regional Health Centre on June 21, 2023.
Joanne Helen Bunney (nee Koski) was born in Houghton, Michigan, USA on March 9, 1933. She enjoyed a delightful childhood, surrounded by loving parents, grandparents, and an older brother.
Joanne attended Houghton High School and after high school she went to Northern Michigan University majoring in English literature with plans to be a teacher, however life had other plans for her – she met her future husband in 1950 when he was in his last year of Forestry at Michigan Technological University. Love prevailed and they were married when Bob graduated in 1951. Following their wedding, they honeymooned in Lutzen, Minnesota while on their way to Port Arthur, Ontario. From there they took the train to Dryden, Ontario where Bob started a forestry job with the Dryden Paper Company. In eight years, they had four children. Joanne was a stay-at-home Mom and continued her studies through Lakehead University to obtain her library technician status. She then entered the work force at the Dryden Public Library where she worked for 20 years.
Joanne enjoyed being with people and made strong connections with many individuals and groups. She was an active member in the community for 72 years with Toastmasters, Rotary, the United Church, Bridge Club, and many other formal and informal groups.
She made it a priority to spend quality time with family and friends because it was important to her. She was an avid reader, and a lifelong learner.
Her greatest joy and accomplishment were her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren who she bragged about shamelessly.
Joanne is survived by: daughter Laura Kokocinski (Henry), Thunder Bay, children Alison (Jordan), Kyle (Ashley), Erin (Dan); daughter Karen Glenister (Bryan), Calgary, children Susan (Ryan), Lauren (Devon); son Bob Moore-Bunney (Barbara), Dryden, children Brock (Tomiko), Bryce (Kristy); daughter Susan Bunney, Dryden, children Roberta, Matt (Brittny), Jack (Nicole); along with 16 great grandchildren.
She will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her. She died as she lived with grace, independence, and strength.
“Nothing says confidence and glamour like a classic red lip.”
Joanne was pre-deceased by her mother (Helmi), father (Urho), brother (Douglas) and her husband Robert Moore-Bunney of 61 years.
A celebration of life will take place on Monday, June 26th at 11 am at the First United Church, Dryden Ontario.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Church, 23 Van Horne Ave., Dryden, ON
P8N 2A6, or a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be posted at www.dcfh.ca
Arrangements entrusted to the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2X3
