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Joan Elizabeth Delia (Smith) Gorham

1938 - 2025

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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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McAdam's Funeral Home

160 York Street

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

5064589170

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Saturday, July 5, 2025

St. James Anglican Church

3365 NB-845

Long Reach, New Brunswick, Canada

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Donations in Joan’s memory may be made to Farraline Place, Hospice Fredericton, or St. James, Long Reach Parish of Kingston (3365 NB-845, Long Reach, NB, E5S 1W7).

Kelly Anne Loughery posted a condolence

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Sending condolences to Joan's family. Joan always had such a smile on her face and a friendly greeting for everyone.

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Anne and Doug Johnson posted a condolence

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

To all of Joan’s extended family. Anne and Joan worked together at the UNB Dean of Students Office. Joan was a great coworker and was well liked by the students and UNB colleagues. I worked with Tracy at NBDOT May the great memories of your times together comfort you all now and in the future

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Mildred & Glen Sowers posted a condolence

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Thinking of Jason and Brenda ,So sorry for your loss,While I was reading her Obit,It tells that your Mom had a well lived and Happy life ;Sending Condollences to the Gorham Family.

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Judy McGuire posted a condolence

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Tracy, to you and your brothers, Sending condolences to you on your mother’s passing. She was a kind and thoughtful lady; Thinking of you, Judy & Jack McGuire

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Tuesday, March 4, 2025

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Deepest condolences to all 8 of you. Blair, Renee, Abby, Erin, and Grace

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Cathy (Burns) Lyons. posted a condolence

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

The Gorham Family: It was a real treat getting to know your Mom and Nathan while sharing a Bingo table each week. Peter, please accept our sincere condolences to you and yours. We have shared many years of friendship. Kindest Regards, Cathy (Burns) and Rod Lyons.

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Cheryl Mulholland posted a condolence

Monday, March 3, 2025

I am so grateful for Joan’s friendship and hospitality to my sister, Elisabeth Mouland, at Farraline Place. Rest in great peace, Joan.

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Rev. Dr. Karl Csaszar & Family posted a condolence

Monday, March 3, 2025

My family and I extend our condolences to the Gorham Gang! We had the blessings of the "Queen Bee" when my family and I stayed at Carriage House Inn. Who can forget Joan's singing as we enjoyed breakfast? Joan had a soul-stirring voice. When she sang her sweet voice reached every heart. I also know first hand how good Joan was at Scrabble. We played a few games and not-a-one did I win! Joan was a church member at Skyline for 52 years. Her faith in her Saviour was visible and her music conveyed the joy found in Christ. We feel her absence and are grateful to God for the blessings (lots of them) for knowing her and benefiting from her kindnesses.

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Joan Small posted a condolence

Monday, March 3, 2025

To Joan's family, Sending sincere sympathy on the loss of Joan. She was dearly loved at Long Reach and will be so missed. She was a star!! Sending love and hugs, Joan (Fullerton) Small

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Kim Hill Darrell Brewer posted a condolence

Sunday, March 2, 2025

Peter & Raymond, and all the Gorham family; our sincere sympathies on the passing of your mom. May you find comfort in loving memories of her. Kim & Darrell

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Roberta MacKenzie posted a condolence

Sunday, March 2, 2025

My memories are my visits to her home with singing, laughs and Gorham tales. Being a Gorham brought up by Arthur Bostwick Gorham an Jennie Allen Gorham, I always felt it a priviledge to know the history of how he Gorhams arrived in NB. Truly A great history of Gorham's Bluff & BrownsFlat. I am sure Joan is singing in heaven, Roberta (Gorham) MacKenzie Gagetown NB

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Marg Routledge posted a condolence

Sunday, March 2, 2025

Peter, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. From your lovely postings on Facebook, I feel that I knew your wonderful Mom. Marg Routledge

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Colleen Donahue posted a condolence

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Tracy and Family, Burt and I are so sorry to hear of your lovely Mama's passing. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. I hope she finds my Mom so they can sing together once again

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Ralph & Rhona Chase posted a condolence

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Our deepest sympathy to all the family in your loss of a beautiful lady, Joan. We will miss her at Church and having a chat. We enjoyed our visits with her at Farraline Place too. Joan heard Rhona liked lemons and bought her a lemon outfit. A good memory! Such a caring thoughtful lady. Remembered in prayer. Rhona & Ralph Chase

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Frank McKenna posted a condolence

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Mark,Valerie and family,my sincere condolences.

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HIELKE DE JONG posted a condolence

Saturday, March 1, 2025

I have very fond memories of Joan from our time at Skyline Acres Baptist Church, Highlights for me include Joan's singing, especially at Christmas and Easter. Thank you Joan! Hielke ("Henry") De Jong

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Saturday, March 1, 2025

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Tracy and family my sincere sympathy. She will never be forgotten in your hearts. Suzanne Lahaie

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Hal Babcock posted a condolence

Saturday, March 1, 2025

When we moved to Fredericton in 1980 we began to worship at Skyline Actrs Baptist Church. Joan and Frank were well established there with Pastor Eric Davidson, David and Elizabeth Malcolm and many more wonderful Christian folks. Joan always made us feel welcome and belonging. There are many things to be said of Joan but suffice to mention a high point of the church family calendar. Every Christmas Eve we were blessed by Joan’s rendition of “O Holy Night”. We were richly blessed in knowing Joan! Sincere sympathy to all her family! Hal and Barb Babcock

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Eva Baldwin Morton posted a condolence

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Joan took in a homesick university student from Quebec, and made me feel like one of the family. She was like a second mother and I will ever be grateful for her love and kindness. XO

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Paula Noel posted a condolence

Saturday, March 1, 2025

My condolences Matt, Jenn, Mike and Sam. I only met Joan a few times but felt she was a lovely and welcoming person. Find comfort in the good memories you have of her and share them with family and friends.

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Glenda Thornton posted a condolence

Saturday, March 1, 2025

I remember Joan from our Grand Bay days. She was quite a character and what a life she had! My condolences and prayers go out to Peter and his siblings. May the memories comfort you.

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Elizabeth Hayward posted a condolence

Saturday, March 1, 2025

My sympathies to Joan’s family. She and my Mum, the late Irene Hayward, were friends and enjoyed many a chuckle together during get togethers, especially those of the Mary and Martha group at SABC. Her verve and style always stood out!

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Cathy Walton posted a condolence

Saturday, March 1, 2025

I’m so sorry to hear of Joan’s passing, my thoughts and prayers are with all of Joan family

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Gail (Smith) Dupuis posted a condolence

Friday, February 28, 2025

Our sincere condolences to Doreen and Darrell and to all of Joan’s family. I will always remember Joan as a lovely lady who lived life to the full and always encouraged everyone she came in contact with. Will meet again some day in Heaven.

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Glen & Lynda Earle posted a condolence

Friday, February 28, 2025

Aunt Joan will remain in our hearts for ever. She always had a kind word to say and a genuine smile to follow. We will cherish the countless memories, laughs, shenanigans and happy times together. Her love for her family was felt by all who knew her. She left a special mark on all who loved her or had the pleasure to meet her. The Reach was her favourite place and will feel a little empty from this day forward. Rest easy Aunt Joan; we are celebrating your reunion with Uncle Frank, Gram / Gramp and find comfort knowing you are in the arms of our saviour. Lynda and I are grieving along side of my cousins and mom. This world will miss our dear Aunt Joan

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Ruth Russell posted a condolence

Friday, February 28, 2025

James and I wish to extend our condolences to Joan's family. We met Joan at several family functions courtesy of Brenda and Jason. She was a lovely lady that it was our privilege to be welcomed by into the family circle.

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Friday, February 28, 2025

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Joan was an integral part of my many years at Skyline Acres Baptist. She always had a smiling face and loving words. And growing up, we always looked forward to Joan's special music, especially for the Christmas Eve service. What a beautiful voice and gift she gave us. I'm looking forward to hearing her voice again when I join her in heaven! So sorry for your loss. Praying for you all to know God's comfort through this difficult time, Margaret De Jong Morgenthaler

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Friday, February 28, 2025

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"I am so sorry for your loss. I met Joan at the Kingston Market, and I will never forget her. She was a precious lady with an amazing sense of humor. Rob and I loved her dearly. She was beautiful inside and out and always had a smile to share. She had a great love for life and brought so much joy to everyone around her. My thoughts are with you during this incredibly difficult time." The first photo is Joan modeling the socks that Rob had made for her. xoxoxooxoxox to all her family. Love Diane

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Cynthia posted a condolence

Friday, February 28, 2025

Condolences to all of Joan’s family. Rest assured she loved you all deeply. She will be singing praises in heaven and an angel watching over you. It was a privilege to have known Joan and worked for her. Her work ethic influenced my life along with her faith.

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Friday, February 28, 2025

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While suffering my second winter in New Brunswick, I met Joan and Frank in a peculiar way. They advertised a mobile home for sale in a 55+ park in Florida. They told me they were buying another in the same park, so I took a chance and bought it sight unseen! It turned out to be one of my life’s better decisions and they my best friends! Their friendship, caring, and compassion were invaluable, and I will treasure our time together forever. My deepest condolences to her extended family.

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Janice Irvine-Meek posted a condolence

Friday, February 28, 2025

Gary and I extend our deepest sympathy to Tracy, Peter and all of Joan's family. We were so pleased to meet many of you at last summer's gathering on Long Reach.The love that Joan had for her family and that you shared with each other was so evident. May the Lord God lift you up on wings of eagles and hold you in comfort in His hand. Janice Irvine-Meek & Gary Meek

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Kim and Andrew Wylie (Earle) posted a condolence

Friday, February 28, 2025

Andrew and I want to extend our sincerest regret on the loss of your mother and also to all the grand kids she so adored. She was the kindest,warmest Aunt I had. She opened up her home and heart to me whenever I needed a place to stay when I was visiting Fredericton. I miss the outings we had in Fredericton - like the market and shopping. But not her driving - especially going down a run way street in downtown Fredericton. She always found time to come visit with me when I was home from Ontario. I will miss you terribly Aunt Joanie and will Love you always. RIP now you're with your maker and Uncle Frank.

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