Joanna BROWN Obituary

Ella and family, We were all devastated and incredibly sad to hear of Jo's death. She was such a special, warm and vibrant lady who touched so many lives. We loved having Ella to stay over NZ Water Polo weekends, and really enjoyed our fleeting contact with Jo. Ella, we are thinking of you and your family. Unfortunately, we did not hear of Jo's death until too late to make it to the Memorial Service. With love and support, Charlotte, James, Sheryl and Miles

Jo was one of a kind. She shone with love and life. She literally lit up a room and her energy and sense of fun was always with her. Her girls were the most important thing in her life and she was so proud of you all. A beautiful beautiful woman.

Nan and Ray, we are so sad to hear of Jo's sudden passing. Our thoughts and sympathies are with you and the family.

I was shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of Jo. She was caring, generous, positive, classy, stylish, funny and a true domestic goddess. I have many fond memories and feel blessed to have known her. My thoughts are with Max, the girls, her parents and all those who were close to her. Angela Sloan (Janice).

To Max + your beautiful daughters Lucy Rosey + Ella
Words cannot describe how devastated we feel for you all at the sudden loss of your wonderful wife + mumma
Jo was an amazing woman with a huge heart + smile. So generous of spirit + as I told her often especially over the last year what an inspiration she was to others. We are all better off to have had Jo in our lives and she will be fondly remembered.
Fly free beautiful angel
Luv vicki + mark xxx

I was so sad to hear of Jos sudden death. I was a friend of hers at Rangi and remember many happy times together. My thoughts are with her family. Carol Henderson ( Auckland)

An inspiration to many, a beautiful woman, Max, Lucy, Rosey and Ella I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Although it's been many years since coaching Lucy at gymnastics and babysitting you girls, you have all been remembered especially your beautifully Mumma. My thughts are with you all in this terribly sad time. Much Love to you all xxx

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you all. I remember with great fondness the morning coffees and Friday night drinks we had for many months when Fran first started at QMC. Your gorgeous smile and zest for life is an inspiration and will not be forgotten. Linda, Alistair and Francesca Mackenzie.

Jo and I grew up together in Christchurch, our families close friends. She was a great lady. Full of fun and the joy of life, always impeccably turned out but never afraid to get her hands dirty! A great inspiration to all.
Our love to Max, Lucy. Rosey, Ella, and her wonderful parents Nan and Ray.
Sloane Family - Nancy, Heather and Andrew and family

Thank you for being such a wonderful support to my daughter Chanelle, she loves you like her mum. Cordalis Family

I was so sorry to hear of Jo's sudden death. I remember her as a vivacious bubbly person full of life. My thoughts are with you Max and your girls.
Thinking of you all
Liz Harmer (Somers) - your backgammon partner

Shocked and saddened to hear of your sudden and untimely death, Jo. You have been in our thoughts and our heartfelt sympathies go out to your family at this time. Your Jubilee neighbours at #59, Morag and Kevin.

Dear Nan and Ray and Family. We are truly sorry to hear of the loss of Joanna. Love and sympathies to you and your family.

An amazing and passionate lady. Our family thoughts are with you all. Girls be strong just like your mum.

To Max and family, So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
Warmest regards
Greg Mulcahy

So very sad to hear of the passing of such an amazing woman, Jo Brown. Loved by all, her bubbly personality and committment to QMC will never be forgotten. Sending all our love and thoughts out to Lucy and her family.

The Donaldson Family
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No words can say what an impact Jo had on so many people that had the pleasure of meeting her. Jo was always so giving, bubbly and along with her gorgeous smile her presence in a room was always felt. Our thoughts are with you all. Annie, Leah & Grace

To Max and girls (Lucy, Rosey & Ella who we have yet to meet) we knew Jo through a certain interest in a certain thoroughbred over the past three years. Sometimes we are privileged in life no matter how fleeting to meet people so special in character, courage, passion and genuine love of life and people. We have been blessed to have met someone whose smile alone lit up a room let alone her affinity with everyone around her...Aroha nui ki a tatou
Tony & Wendy

Our love and thoughts are with you Max, Lucy, Rosey and Ella. Jo was such an inspiration- strong, determined and witty. We will miss her. Warm thoughts, John and Helen Carter

So very sorry to hear of Jo's sudden death. She was a really wonderful person, so strong and always so positive and full of energy and of course such a brilliant organiser! I have many fond memories of the times with all our young children at Khandallah Playgroup, Everest St Kindy and Cashmere Ave School, birthday parties, afternoon teas,girls drinks and dinner parties too. My thoughts and love to you all - Max, Lucy, Rosey and Ella - you will have many wonderful and special memories to cherish, Suzanne Gibbons

So very sorry to hear of Jo's sudden death. She was a really wonderful person, so strong and always so positive and full of energy and of course such a brilliant organiser! I have many fond memories of the times with all our young children at Khandallah Playgroup, Everest St Kindy and Cashmere Ave School, birthday parties, afternoon teas,girls drinks and dinner parties too. My thoughts and love to you all - Max, Lucy, Rosey and Ella - you will have many wonderful and special memories to cherish x

Kia Ora, Max, Lucy, Rosey and Ella
Jo was a wonderful friend over a period of 30 years. Her love and commitment to her family and friends was exemplary. I was lucky to be the recipient of her great kindness as she supported me through my various issues. She was always there for me no matter what other commitments she might have had at the time. My lasting memory will be that first day at Karori Normal School when Jo introduced herself to me thus commencing our friendship which only strenthened over the years through our shared experiences. Memories are forever. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Love Jane, Craig and family.

Kia Ora, Max, Lucy, Rosey and Ella
Jo was a wonderful friend over a period of 30 years. Her love and commitment to her family and friends was exemplary. I was lucky to be the recipient of her great kindness as she supported me through my various issues. She was always there for me no matter what other commitments she might have had at the time. My lasting memory will be that first day at Karori Normal School when Jo introduced herself to me thus commencing our friendship which only strenthened over the years through our shared experiences. Memories are forever. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Love Jane, Craig and family.



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We feel deeply privileged to have known Jo, her smile, her passion for life and family. Jo touched everyone she met like a Ray of sunshine. Her positive journey through life is shown in the quality of her beautiful daughters. Her love and memory will last for all time. Although so saddened by her loss, each person touched by her presence is so much better for it. We send all our love and support to Max, Lucy, Rosey, Ella and family.

Nick and I were so very sorry to hear your terribly sad news. I have always had a great respect for Jo, especially during our time on Queen Margaret College, 'Parents Association.' She had impeccable taste and outstanding organisational skills. Not only that, but Jo could get anyone, to do anything, before any of us knew, we were actually doing it! I shall always remember her with great fondness. Nick and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you all.

Dear Max , Lucy , Rosey and Ella ,
I'm so deeply saddened at the news of Jo's sudden death . All I have thought of the last two days is you . Do carry her strength with you at what is no doubt the most difficult time of your lives .
All my love and thoughts ,
Michael Nalder ( Bali )

Dear Max, Lucy, Rosey and Ella,
We are devastated to hear about Jo. All our thoughts are with you as a family. Jo was one in a million, as you all know. But she was so special to so many others outside her family. Al our love,
Anderson family, Wharetekura.

I'm soooooo sad of the news, Jo, Thank you sooooo much for your warmth, your smile, your beautiful and loving heart, you got my child through School, you had the x factor, the impact of your positive oar will be with my son forever, we cried yesterday and shared your great joy Jo, I will miss you, miss your lovely bubbly Good Mornings, Thank you Jo, frm the bottom of my heart, xoxoxoxo Fly High Beautiful Angel, YouWonDaBattle Beautiful Lady,xoxoxoxoo

Thank you Jo, you made such a impact on my child's life, your smile, your beautiful kind heart your warmness, I'm still soooooo sad Jo, I thank you Jo from the bottom of my heart, I will miss saying Good Morning to you, mch love to your girls, an hubby, xoxoxo Fly High Jo

Words can not express the loss at a time like this. The world will be less vibrant without Jo in it. Love to Max, Lucy, Rosey and Ella.

Sonja and i were so sorry to hear of Jo's passing. Life can be very unfair. We will never forget her vibrancy, love of life and interest in others. Our thoughts are with you .
Graeme and Sonja.

Dear Nan and Ray and family, we are thinking of you all at this very sad time xx
Love from Alison and Doug Armstrong and their family in Wanganui

loving thoughts and lifetime memories.Our sincere sympathy to Max and family Nan&Ray welove you

An amazing, vibrant and beautiful person who will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prays are with you Max and your three gorgeous girls. Love Barb & Ken

Max and girls, we can't express our shock and sorrow. All our love to you at this time. We have many lovely memories of wonderful times with you and Jo over recent years. Thinking of you. Andrew, Elizabeth, Rose & Caroline

Remembering fun times together in the 80's. Sending our love to you Max and your girls.Al and Sandi Malcolm

Thinking of you all at this time. Jo was so supportive of Ella and all the girls in the NZ Water Polo Programme. A terrible loss to so many people.