Passed peacefully away on Friday, February 17th, 2012 at the age of 60. Predeceased by her husband Jan Kolaczek in 1999, by her mother Philomena in 2001 and her father Gerald in 2004. Leaving to mourn is her sister Carolyn Green and her brother Frank Chafe (wife Linda). Cherished aunt of Randal Power, Joanna Green, Erika Chafe (fiancé Mitchell Stead) and Mark Chafe all of St. John's. Joanne is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. After working with the Roman Catholic School Board in St. John's, as a Religious Education Coordinator, Joanne worked for 37 years in the National Office of Religious Education of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. She served as President of the Religious Education Association of the United States and Canada. Following the passing of her mother, became organizer of the Philomena Chafe Memorial Pilgrimage to St. Anne de Beaupre, Que. (with visits to the Shrine of Our Lady of the Cape, Cap de la Madeline, Que. and St. Joseph’s Oratory, Montreal) for the past eleven years. Joanne was very well respected and admired by her peers for her competency and professionalism. She will be sadly missed by many friends and co-workers. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday, February 24, 2012 from 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Basilica of St. John the Baptist on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In memoriam donations to a charity of choice are appreciated. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guestbook, please visit www.carnells.com