Obituary of Gladys Joan FONTEYNE

January 21, 1939 – February 3, 2010 Our loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Joni is survived by her devoted husband Darol Fonteyne of Calgary. She was the proud mother of Graham Fonteyne (her favourite) and wife Laura of Medicine Hat, their children Shanelle, Jeremy, and Lissy; Cara Fonteyne (her favourite), her children Matthew and Christopher of California, and Colin Fonteyne (her favourite) and son, Easton of Manitoba. She is also survived by her sisters Mary Ohrn of Edmonton, and Ruth Gibson of Kapaa, Hawaii; and brother Bruce Arthur of Toronto as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She dedicated many years of her life to nursing and being an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother. Joni loved to make others happy with her gifts of baking, quilting, and gardening. She was an avid hiker, Scrabble player, traveler, and a truly gracious hostess for varieties of birthdays and holiday occasions. Joni your grace, wit charm, and compassion will be missed forever. Memorial Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Crowfoot Chapel (82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W.), on Monday, February 8, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. You may forward condolences through . If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Parkinson’s Society of Southern Alberta, #102, 5636 Burbank Crescent S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 243-9901, . or to the Mustard Seed Street Ministry, 102 – 11 Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 0X5 Telephone: (403) 269-1319, . In living memory of Joan Fonteyne, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044.