Obituary of Elizabeth Joanne Yantha

It is with great sadness, that we are announcing the sudden passing of a wonderful, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Joanne passed away at home, Thursday, January 12, 2017. Born in Toronto, November 29, 1955, she was the daughter of Lorna (Wilson) and the late Carl Gerard Parrott. For the majority of her life, Joanne lived and was employed in the provinces of Ontario and Saskatchewan. She only moved to Cape Breton five years ago to be nearer to her mother Lorna. She was a kind and thoughtful person who put the needs of others before those of her own. Joanne will be sadly missed by her mother Lorna Parrott, Reserve Mines; daughter Annett Yantha and son Ken "KC" Yantha both of Ontario; sisters Deanne and Lisa; brothers Scott and Brad; four grandchildren. She will also be sadly missed by several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Cremation has taken place under the direction and care of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. At this time there will be no visitation or funeral service. Interment will be at a later date. Memorial donations in Joanne’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences to her family may be expressed at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca