TRENTON – Joan Kenney. Ann and Robert sadly announce the passing of Mom on July 1, 2015. Born in Trenton, on October 15, 1932, Mom was a daughter of Mary Ellen (Farrell) and Daniel Steele. Mom was a loving daughter, wife, mother, and sister.
Mom retired in 1994 as an elementary teacher following 37 years of teaching. She loved music and was a member of the Inter Parish choir as well as the Christ the King folk choir and volunteered at the Shepherd’s Lunch Room. She enjoyed to travel, bowl, play cards and watch curling. She was an avid reader and lifelong learner.
Joan is survived by children: Ann and Robert (Sherry); grandchildren: Robert, Jordan, Jacob, and many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband, Robert; siblings: Ann E., Kathryn, Lawrence, Marian, Florence and Helena.
To honour Mom’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 16 at Christ the King Roman Catholic Church, with Father Gary MacPherson officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Her family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, Trenton. Condolences may be sent by visiting: www.rhporter.ca