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Joanne Ellen Pastor (Clements)
July 22, 1947 - April 11, 2025
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July 22, 1947- April 11, 2025
With hearts full of love, we announce that Joanne Ellen Pastor has peacefully passed on and joined her sister Sandra and brother Danny and survived by her Clement’s siblings, Pat, Donna, Dianna and Betty.
Born July 22, 1947, Joanne lived a life rich with conversation, community, and coffee. She married the love of her life, George, in 1964 – and from then on, they were a dynamic duo, tackling everything from raising a family to building a life filled with love, laughter, and just the right amount of chaos.
Joanne is survived by her devoted husband George, her children Denise (Cecil) McArthur and Bryan (Carol) Pastor, and her most prized legacy: 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren – each one adored.
A champion of community, Joanne believed deeply in helping people help themselves. She was involved in everything from starting a food bank, colleges and getting Educational Assistants in schools, she even drove busses for Cowichan Tribes (being the first women to do so). She founded a Trade School to help people find their passion whether it was schooling or employment. She poured her heart into her community in Lake Cowichan and Cowichan Valley, her passion left a lasting impact on countless lives.
Joanne’s world was built on love, family, and good conversation – preferably shared around a well-worn table with something freshly baked (and ideally not made with shea butter 😊) She loved camping with her girls, trips down south, gardening, and baking treats that always had just the right amount of sass.
She will be missed deeply, remembered often, and quoted forever.
“GGEEEOOORRRGGGGEEE!!!!!!!!”
A memorial service will be held on May 3rd at the Sahtlam Fire Hall at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cowichan Hospice House or the Sahtlam Fire Hall in Joanne’s honor.
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From: H.W. Wallace Cremation & Burial Centre
H.W. Wallace Cremation & Burial Centre staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Carol-Ann Rolls
Relation: Connected in Community
George, Denise and family,
When we lose someone dear, the challenge isn’t to learn to live without them but to learn to live with the love they left behind. Sending my heartfelt condolences to you. May you continue to feel Joanne’s love every day even though she is no longer here with you.
From: Dale Letourneau
Relation: through our volunteer work
With admiration for a life well lived.
From: Pauline Jackson
Relation: We both knew them well through our friendship with George and Joanne.
To the family of George Pastor and family. we send our deepest sympathies to you all.Joanne will be missed. I was lucky enough to see her in CDH the day that I went there to see Gene. Truly missed by us.
From: Lyle and Maria Raynor
Relation: friend
George and family, thinking of you with much love. We were honoured to be a friend and treasure the many memories of Joanne
From: Ian and Carole Rothnie
Relation: Working relationship and friends
Ian and Carole Rothnie send their deepest sympathy to George at this sad time.
Ian remembers Joanne when he worked with her during the 80’s and at the later with the student program. She also told Carole of the job at the IWA office in 1985.
She was a very caring person and liked to help people. She will be missed.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
Date & Time:
May 3, 2025
Beginning at 2:00pm
Location:
the Sahtlam Fire Hall
4384 Cowichan Lake Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 6J7
Duncan, BC Canada V9L 6J7
A memorial service will be held on May 3rd at the Sahtlam Fire Hall at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cowichan Hospice House or the Sahtlam Fire Hall in Joanne’s honor.
4384 Cowichan Lake Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 6J7
Duncan, BC Canada V9L 6J7
Memorial Gifts
The family has not designated a preferred charity at this time.
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