In memory of
Joan S. Mootoo
Joan S. Mootoo, born Joan Ann Sookwantie Jodah on September 26, 1947 in Columbia, Guyana, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Joan was the loving wife of Patanjili Mootoo for 46 years, his sweet “J”. Mother of Jaya Mootoo (Chris Szypulewski) and Raya Mootoo. Grandmother “Babi” to Evan, Kaya, Naya and the many pets of the Mootoo-Szypulewski family. Loving sister of the Jodah family and sister-in-law to the Mootoo/Chinapen family.
Joan came to Canada from Guyana in 1974, residing in Montreal, Quebec, Canada where she worked in retail at Marks and Spencer’s. In 1988, Joan moved to Mississauga, Ontario with the transfer of Pat’s job. For 20 years, Joan operated Ezee Swim Swimming School in Mississauga, where she loved to help families to learn how to swim.
The best tea maker, teacup, teapot and elephant collector, gardener and cook extraordinaire, celebrator and decorator of all holidays, avid fan of various sports, and lover of all things “Gaudy”…and so much more… Joan will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Due to the pandemic, access to the visitations and funeral service is limited. Only those on the guest lists will be allowed to attend. Masks are required. A Zoom meeting link will be provided for each visitation and funeral service prior to each event. Those with underlying health issues, possible exposure or exhibiting symptoms are asked to attend via Zoom. For Zoom links, please contact Jaya at jayamootoo28@gmail.com or Raya at rayamootoo7@gmail.com.
**PLEASE NOTE**: 100 participants can enter the Zoom meeting for each event at one time, on a first-come, first-serve basis. All Zoom sessions will be recorded and can be viewed at a later date.
In lieu of a reception, a celebration of life will be held at a later date when restrictions are lessened.
Flowers are welcome. Donations are encouraged to the Palliative Care Unit at Trillium Health Partners Foundation via www.trilliumgiving.ca in her honour.
Special thank you to Chicka, John and Katrina of Care Partners, Dr. Asha Gupta and the Palliative Care team at Credit Valley Hospital and Nish Ghelani and the team at Meadowvale Professional Centre Pharmacy.
