Joan Zapfe
Died: October 19, 2022 | Place: Victoria Hospital, London
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ZAPFE, Joan Marilyn…
Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, London, Joan Zapfe (nee Martyn) passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at the age of 87. She was the beloved wife of the late Hugh Francis Zapfe (1984). Joan was the loving and proud mother of Jeffrey Zapfe (Kimberly Saudino) of Boston, MA, Douglas Zapfe (Deborah) of London, ON and Leslie Zapfe (Kevin Parent) of Calgary, AB. She will be dearly missed by her adored grandchildren Derek Zapfe (Danielle), Alison Dewbury, Ryan and Lisa Parent, and her two great-grandchildren Logan and Carter Zapfe.
Joan had many special relationships with her extended family as well as the lifelong friends she made during her years as secretary at M.B. McEachern Elementary School in Lambeth, ON. Joaner was a great lover of all sports and delighted in the exploits of her children/grandchildren as well as her beloved Blue Jays, Maple Leafs and Raptors.
The family would like to thank the staff and residents at the Longworth Retirement Home for their companionship and support since 2009; and the 6th floor staff at Victoria Hospital for their compassionate care these past few weeks.
Cremation has taken place and as per Joan’s wishes her ashes will be interred with Hugh’s in the spring of 2023. A celebration of life will take place soon and will be announced.
In memory of Joan, a donation to Diabetes Canada, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8 or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 1200-2300 Yonge Street, Box 2414, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4 would be greatly appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted with A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
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Joan was one of the warmest, most welcoming people I’ve ever met. My condolences to Jeff, Doug, Leslie and families. May your good memories sustain you through this sad time.
My heart goes to the family during these difficult times. Irene has a seat up there with Riley waiting for the Blue Jay’s to start and the one beside her will no longer be empty. Joan was like a second Mom to me. I will always have a soft spot in my heart for her. She will be missed.
Denise
Leslie, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to your whole family.
Dear Leslie. I only know you Mom from your story and know from my experience how hard it is to lose your Mom. Please accept our sincere condolences and wish you strenght in these challenging time for you and your family. RIP Joan Zapfe!
We were sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. May you find comfort in your treasured memories.
Thinking of you
Tom and Susan
Jeff, Doug, Leslie and family. So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a special lady and I have many fond memories of time spent at the Zapfe home in Byron. She had such a kind heart and always a smile. Thinking of all of you at this sad time. Joan
To the Zapfe family..so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Zapfe will forever live in my memory as the lady who encouraged me to get to school on time way back in the mid 70s. She was always lovely and felt like part of the MB McEachren family. Many condolences and please know that she touched the lives of all of us Lambeth kids.