Joan Brinston – Fewer's Funeral Home

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Passed away peacefully at Dr. G B Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Friday, March 13, 2026, Joan Brinston of Garden Cove, age 85 years.

Predeceased by her parents Allan and Elsie Brinston.

She leaves to mourn her sister Linda Lockyer Petite (Robert); nephews Trevor (Erin), Jason (Hilda) and Steven (Tina); niece Marcy; great nephew Mason; great nieces Emily and Payton; cousin Jean Best; special friend Sheila Rowe, Randy Antle and Gord Hollett and special thanks to Phyllis and Taralee and staff at Cozy Quarters along with a number of other dear friends.

As per her wishes cremation will take place. A memorial service and burial will be held at a later date. Special thank you to Dr. Mitchelmore and staff of Dr. G B Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville.

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Sheila Rowe says
March 16, 2026 at 9:52 am

Linda and family, as you know Joan was a very special friend. Her kindness and generosity to me as a young teacher in Swift Current has never been forgotten. I will miss Joan very much and I’ll never go to Garden Cove or Clarenville again without feeling her loss. With my heartfelt sympathy. Sheila and Nick
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  Melissa Smith says
  March 16, 2026 at 6:28 pm
  
  My sincerest condolences family and friends. Mrs. Brinston was my kindergarten teacher in 1985. I remember her well. May her beautiful light and warmth bring comfort to you always.
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Brenda Andrews says
March 16, 2026 at 2:39 pm

I was surprised and saddened to learn today of Joan’s passing. I knew her from her work with the Church. Such a sweet woman, always with a pleasant personality and a winning smile. In her quiet and unassuming way, she worked diligently to complete tasks she took on as part of her contribution to the life and work of the Church. Sending most sincere condolences to Joan’s family..
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Georgina Parsons says
March 16, 2026 at 9:14 pm

Sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. She was a colleague and I enjoyed time spent together during my discernment. My condolences to her family and friends.
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Joan says
March 16, 2026 at 9:43 pm

So sorry to hear of Joan’s passing .Joan was a great friend to my mother and father in law,Alice and Harold Burgess in Whiteway and over the years with the family,She always made sure to check in on their grandchildren .Joan stood to their wedding also.
Alice and Harold are deceased now,I personally spoke to Joan when Harold passed in September.
She will be remembered by us the Burgess family as a very kind ,sweet lady.RiP Joan
So sorry to you the family for your loss

Joann Burgess and family
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  Russell L. Small says
  March 17, 2026 at 2:57 pm
  
  Condolences to Joan’s family and friends. I recall her as a gentle soul with a well-meaning desire for service to her church and her community.
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Paula Whelan says
March 16, 2026 at 10:36 pm

Had many chats at Cozy quarters with this lovely lady. Myself and dad (Albert Brinston) seen her at the home and visited her. She always had a smile and kind words.
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Amanda Eddy says
March 17, 2026 at 2:09 pm

So sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. She was my very first teacher in Kindergarten and I have nothing but fond memories of her. She was always so kind, sweet, and patient with us kids. Sending my condolenses to her family and friends. May she rest in comfort and peace.
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Brenda Rowe says
March 17, 2026 at 7:47 pm

To Linda and family, sending my sincere condolences for your loss. Joan was a lovely lady and dear friend to my sister. I met with Joan occasionally over the years and I always enjoyed her company.
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Craig Giles says
March 17, 2026 at 8:55 pm

I am so sorry to hear of Joan’s passing.

She was my first memory of school as my kindergarten teacher. Out of the blue she reached out to me when we lived in Labrador City and had such a pleasant visit together. I have thought of her many times over the years and I hope I am not out of line saying she had a life well lived.
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Bob Bennett says
March 18, 2026 at 11:27 am

Sincere Condolences to Joan’s Family
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Wareham, Stan, Calvin & Florence says
March 18, 2026 at 3:52 pm

Please extend our sincere condolences to Joan’s family, on behalf of the Wareham family in Garden Cove. May you find comfort in knowing that she is at peace.
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Tony and Karen Rodriguez says
March 25, 2026 at 1:17 am

Linda and FamilyWe are so very sorry for the loss of your Sister, Joan. We ask God’s peace and grace be with you at this time and that he grant God’s Mercy and Rest to Joan. Love Tony and Karen in Florida
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Rev. Donna Hann says
March 25, 2026 at 2:58 am

On behalf of myself and Garden’s Cove United Church, I extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to Linda and family family and close friends, every since I served Swift Current Pastoral Charge in the early 90’s, Joan has also been a dear friend to me and will be sadly missed. RIP sweet lady until we meet again!!!
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Roy Cole says
March 26, 2026 at 9:07 pm

I taught with Joan in Swift Current from 1972-1976. It was my first teaching assignment and Joan was a mentor to me at that time. She was a dedicated and excellent teacher and I learned a lot from her. I have many fond memories of her as a teacher and also as a wonderful and caring person. I pass along my sincerest condolences to her family.