TORONTO, CA — “It is with deep and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of the matriarch of our family— Joanne Hovesen,” said a joint statement from her daughters Kim and Shelley and their father Bernard Hovesen.

The Hovesen Family remembers her as “an amazing wife, mother and grandmother and the namesake of our great company, Joanne Fabrics.”

“Joanne played a pivotal role in helping to build the business to what it is today. She was such a loving and compassionate soul and was so kind to everyone she met. She will be greatly missed,” the family said.

The Hovesen’s celebrated Joanne’s life on July 8th at Mississauga Golf and Country Club at between 5 and 8 pm. 1725 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga ON

For those asking about donations, she was an avid animal lover so it seems fitting that any donations be sent to The Toronto SPCA and Humane Society on her behalf.”