Bruno: Joanne,
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joanne Bruno (Callaghan), on Saturday March 8, 2025 in her 88th year, after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Bruno and the loving mother to Shirley Bruno, Donna Healey (Philip) and Len Bruno (Jackie). Joanne adored her grandchildren: Justin, Leanne, Jeff (Elizabeth), Chris (Kim) and great-grandchildren: Nathan, Nicholas, Austin, Aiden and Liam. She will be missed by her sisters Wendy Henderson (Joe) and Susan Tompkins (Glenn). Living on a dairy farm, Joanne loved animals, especially Bailey (her black lab). Joanne was a proud Canadian who always reminded us that we live in the best country in the world. Joanne will be missed by all her family and friends.
Resting at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham 905-936-3477, on Friday March 14, 2025 from 10:30am until the time of Funeral Service in the chapel at 12pm. Interment will follow in Morningside Cemetery Palgrave. Reception will take place in the Cliffside Hall at the funeral home after the interment.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Matthews House Hospice, or Alliston & District Humane Society. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
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Visitation
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham RoadTottenham, Ontario L0G1W0
Friday March 14, 2025
10:30am - 12:00pm
Funeral Service
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham RoadTottenham, Ontario L0G1W0
Friday March 14, 202512:00pm
Marie (Robinson) Clements, Wilfred, Ed Robinson says
To Shirley, Donna, Leonard and Families
We offer our condolences to all of you on the passing of Joanne.
We have many memories of our families in Albion.
Our parents always enjoyed the yearly get together with your’s.
Marie, Wilfred, Ed Robinson and Families
Karen Mallany says
Condolences to the Len & all the Bruno family on the loss of your loved one. Joe worked with Don on the farm on the Townline. He had a special friendship with Joanne. Don & Joanne took us to the track & we watched their horse race and visited the stables..a great experience for us. Our granddaughter loved visiting & feeding the horses. We remember Joanne as a kind and caring person.
God bless you,
Karen & Joe Mallany
Lynda Hughson says
My sincere condolences to the Bruno family on the loss of Joanne. I met Joanne when she shopped at M & M Food Market in Alliston and we struck up a friendship over our mutual love of labrador retrievers . She was a kind, gentle woman and I always enjoyed our visits when she came in to the store. I hope that wonderful memories help you through this sad time. Sincerely, Lynda Hughson
Joyce MacKinnon says
I am so sorry to read of your loss. Your mom was such a pleasant lady. Even before knowing her at Palgrave UC I first met her at Palgrave PS, and then to know her as your mom, Leonard, and beloved aunt of Jane and Marion, and the brothers too. Wrapping you in God’s loving arms and wishing I could be there with you today.
Big hugs
Joyce MacKinnon
Marion Martellacci says
Dear Shirley, Donna , Len and family
Sending my deepest sympathies to you all. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
There are so many cherished memories from our childhood, growing up together through the farm . Your Mother was so kind , thoughtful and always willing to help. She will be missed. RIP
Peace and Love
Marion ❤️
lawrence othen says
We offer our condolences to our Aunt Joanne. You will be sadly missed by all. I still remember coming as kids to the farm for a stay, something different from our horse farm to your cattle farm. It was always a good time. We all knew who the boss was. Kim and I loved you and will miss the Christmas cards every year, you carried on from grandma.
Lawrence and Kimberly Othen
Rob, Jen McLean and family. says
Len:
Very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. We are all thinking of you and hope that the good memories bring you some comfort today and in the near future as you deal with the loss of your mom.
Rob
Jim and Michelle Gore says
Our Sincere Condolenses and Love
Jim and Michelle Gore & Family
Glenn & Susan Tompkins says
Our sympathy and best wishes go out to all of Joanne’s family, children, grand children, great grand children.
Susan Tompkins and Glenn says
It is a sad day when a loved one passes, but when it is a relief from pain, one must step back and be glad that they are now at peace.
Joanne you have been in my life from the day I was born (almost 77 years ago) and I have never met another living soul as, sweet, as kind, as helpful or as loving as you.
Until we meet again, fly with the angels, they will be honoured to have you with them.
Paul Bruno says
We are all saddened by the passing of our Aunt Joanne. She was a valued family member who always supported people in need of help. There are plenty of good memories and times we shared with her at Albion and Adjala. She had a special love for dogs and seemed to encourage their fun and well being. Her devotion to her immediate family is telling, by raising three great children and passing it on to extended family members. Our condolences to Shirley, Donna, Len and Family.
Paul, Vicki, Nick & Emily Bruno
Carol Fraser says
Paul and Vicki, so sorry for the loss of your Aunt Joanne, just after the loss of your Uncle…Blessings and hugs to all your Bruno family.
Michael & Leta Larkin says
Our condolences to Shirley, Donna, Len, Wendy, Susan and extended families. I have known Joanne for well over 60 years and thought of her as a loving, friendly, kind soul who always had a smile on her face and a good word. Rest in peace dear friend.