Obituary for Jo-Anne Eva Larman (Cunnington)
LARMAN, Jo-Anne Eva -It is with broken hearts and deep sadness that the Larman family announces the passing of Jo-Anne Eva Larman (Cunnington), 89, of Welland, ON at the Greater Niagara General Hospital in Niagara Falls on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Jo-Anne was born in Winnipeg MB on June 6, 1928, and, after marrying, she moved to Fort William to Port Arthur to Port Colborne and then settling down in Welland, where, for over 60 years, she thrived in the community, while raising six children. Jo-Anne was truly blessed throughout her life to have been surrounded by amazingly wonderful friends. Jo-Anne was predeceased by her parents Harold and Mabel (Firman) Cunnington; her brother Lawrence (Larry) Cunnington (June 2005); her sister-in-law Ruth Cunnington (April 2008); her sister-in-law Bernice Brotherhood (April 2008) and finally her loving, foxtrot-dancing husband of 50 years – Kelvin William Larman (May 1999). Jo-Anne was the beloved mother of Patricia Larman, Toronto; William (Susan Smith) Larman, Lake George NY; Donald (Kathleen) Larman, Thorold ON;Barbara Larman, Vancouver BC; Laurie (James) Croft, Springville NY and Robert (Tiffany) Larman, Harvest, AL. Jo-Anne is survived by many grandchildren: William Geldart, Emma Rose Geldart, Kyle (Eleanor) Larman, Drew Larman, Brian (Maryssa Camacho) Larman, David (Kate) Larman, Ryan Fortner (Laura Hutchins), Lindsay Fortner (Jonathon Savage), Caitlin Croft, Courtney Croft (Ed Sztukowski), Ashley (Christopher) Mullins & Jeremiah Burruss. Great-children include: Lucas, Livia & Grant Larman; Benjamin & Amy Larman, Henry Fortner and Cleo Mullins. Jo-Anne had a special relationship with her niece Lin Cullen (Lawrence Horsley), Barrie ON and she was Aunt Jo-Anne to three nephews and two nieces in Winnipeg MB: Randy, Vickie, Barry, Wayne and Deborah.
Jo-Anne was a former member and noble grand of the Grace Rebekah Lodge #136 of Port Colborne. In Welland, she was a Weight Watchers (WW) meeting room leader and a facilitator for WW in the Workplace for many years. During a few strawberry seasons, Jo-Anne could be found decked in red serving up strawberry shortcake at the local market and assisting in trivia nights for the Welland Museum (Board member, early 2000s - 2013). Keeping physically active was important to Jo-Anne and she demonstrated that through the outstanding amount of donations she raised for the Terry Fox Run over the years. She loved a card game or two with bridge and euchre as her favourites and she was a voracious reader of newspapers and a crossword puzzle super solver. In November 2016, Jo-Anne celebrated 55 years as a member of the Welland Al-Anon Family Group, Central United Church. During the latter part of her life, she joined the Central United Church congregation and participated in activities with Seasons First Avenue, a retirement Community in Welland. Jo-Anne loved music and attended many Welland music concerts at Centennial Secondary High School, all part of the Welland-Port Colborne Concert Association.
Cremation has taken place. On Saturday, September 9, 2017, a visitation (11am-1pm) and a service and joyous celebration of Jo-Anne's life (1pm) will be held at the H.L. Cudney Funeral Home located at 241 West Main Street, Welland. Immediately following the service, the Larman family invites everyone to a reception at Central United Church in Welland, 12 Young Street, side entrance, Fellowship room. Let's get together, have conversations and hear all the 'Jo-Anne' stories.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Ontario would be greatly appreciated. You can also go to www.cudneyfuneralhome.com to donate, offer condolences, light a candle or tell a story about our mother. Jo-Anne was loved by many people so grieve in your own way, but remember a broken heart is an open heart.
Jo-Anne was a former member and noble grand of the Grace Rebekah Lodge #136 of Port Colborne. In Welland, she was a Weight Watchers (WW) meeting room leader and a facilitator for WW in the Workplace for many years. During a few strawberry seasons, Jo-Anne could be found decked in red serving up strawberry shortcake at the local market and assisting in trivia nights for the Welland Museum (Board member, early 2000s - 2013). Keeping physically active was important to Jo-Anne and she demonstrated that through the outstanding amount of donations she raised for the Terry Fox Run over the years. She loved a card game or two with bridge and euchre as her favourites and she was a voracious reader of newspapers and a crossword puzzle super solver. In November 2016, Jo-Anne celebrated 55 years as a member of the Welland Al-Anon Family Group, Central United Church. During the latter part of her life, she joined the Central United Church congregation and participated in activities with Seasons First Avenue, a retirement Community in Welland. Jo-Anne loved music and attended many Welland music concerts at Centennial Secondary High School, all part of the Welland-Port Colborne Concert Association.
Cremation has taken place. On Saturday, September 9, 2017, a visitation (11am-1pm) and a service and joyous celebration of Jo-Anne's life (1pm) will be held at the H.L. Cudney Funeral Home located at 241 West Main Street, Welland. Immediately following the service, the Larman family invites everyone to a reception at Central United Church in Welland, 12 Young Street, side entrance, Fellowship room. Let's get together, have conversations and hear all the 'Jo-Anne' stories.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Ontario would be greatly appreciated. You can also go to www.cudneyfuneralhome.com to donate, offer condolences, light a candle or tell a story about our mother. Jo-Anne was loved by many people so grieve in your own way, but remember a broken heart is an open heart.