June 19, 1946 - May 24, 2024

Named after her grandmother who loved her dearly, Joanie was loved by all. Johanna had been married to husband, Derek for just over 50 years.

She was a proud mother to Dominique, Elliott, and Daniel. Grandmother to Jasmine, Kristen, and Lauren.

She was the beloved sister of Cecelia and Lawerence.

She was a neighbour to many and “Grandma” to all. Johanna was born in Georgetown, Guyana, June 19th 1946. She called Kincardine home for many years, and settled in Oshawa.

Johanna was always singing, dancing, and laughing. She was a great cook and made the best black cake anywhere from Guyana to Canada. She made friends wherever she went and loved them dearly. She passed in the early morning of the 24th of May 2024.

Visitation will be held at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Road N, Whitby, on Saturday, June 1st 2024 at 10:00 am one hour prior until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 am in the Barnes Chapel. Interment to take place following the service at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Whitby.

Everyone is then welcome to join the family for a reception back at the funeral home.

Shared memories and messages of condolences may be left for the family by visiting barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to The Denise House in Johanna's memory. Contributions can be made online at https://www.thedenisehouse.com/.