Obituary of Joanne Welsh

BRISTOW, Joanne (nee Welsh) - Peacefully, with family by her side, at Queensway Carleton Hospital (in Ottawa) on Sunday afternoon, March 8, 2009. Predeceased by her husband Lyle Bristow. Treasured mother of Patricia Parker, Kimberly (Daniel) and Kevin (predeceased). Proud grandmother of Randy and Ashley Parker. Predeceased by her parents Greta (TAYLOR) and Darwell WELSH. Loving sister of predeceased Darwell Welsh (Joan), Greta Goss (predeceased) and Beth Johnson (Gene). Will be lovingly remembered by many family members, relatives and friends. At Joanne's request, no funeral service will be held. A gathering of family and friends will be held in the Spring to celebrate Joanne's life. For those who wish, In Memoriam donations to the ALS Society of Ontario (www.alsont.ca) would be appreciated by the family. “A mother holds her child's hand for awhile, but holds their heart forever.” 11439179