JOELLE RIOUX

Condolences & Memories (39 entries)

• I just learned of Joelle's passing and I wish my deepest sympathies to her family. My son was one of Joelle's clients and she was instrumental in coordinating and implementing his program through high school to graduation. Thank you Joelle for all of your support. You had a huge positive impact in our lives. I can't thank you enough for all you have done. My prayers are with your family and I hope they hold on to the precious, wonderful times that you shared with them. Depression is such a tough illness. Rest in peace - Posted by: Sherril Martin () on: Jan 18, 2015

• I was a pregnant teen. I had several social workers & didn't like any of them. Then Joelle came along!(14 years ago) WOW!! She was truly amazing! She was the best! So caring, understanding, truly genuine. She visited me on my 18th birthday and then again about 4 years ago. She encouraged me to buy a house & made me believe I was capable to achieve such a goal! In April I started my journey to be a social worker and have been looking for her....I search online from time to time, and am truly saddened by the loss. I would love to visit her gravesite to thank her for helping me!. Joelle you will be soooo missed!! - Posted by: Sara Klippenstein (she is the BEST social worker !! (My 6th Social Worker)) on: Oct 05, 2014

• I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Joelle's passing. She was an amazing woman! She had that special 'aha' charm. My condolences extended to her family & friends. Rest Easy Joelle. Rest Easy. - Posted by: Leza Jacques (Business Affiliate) on: Aug 05, 2014

• I am so shocked and saddened to hear about Joelle.... She was such an amazing women and helped with my family so very much. It was an honour getting to know her, my son loved her and thought she was super nice, which he was right.... She will be truly missed... RIP Joelle - Posted by: Amanda (Friend ) on: Jun 18, 2014

• I am so deeply saddened and so sorry to hear of this loss. Joelle was such a huge help and support to me and my family. She was always so thoughtful and helpful. She was a lovely, woman, kind and patient. She will be greatly missed. - Posted by: Karolyn Gale (Client) on: Apr 14, 2014

• Joelle came into our life in 2010 and remained there until January 2013. Joelle would always take time to listen. She had a beautiful smile that ran from ear to ear and it will never be forgotten. Joelle became my grandson's disability worker and helped us attain goals that otherwise may not have been achieved. In this life we were blessed to have known her and it will definitely leave a void in our life. Through time I considered Joelle to be my friend and she will be sadly missed by all of us. We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to her family and relatives - Posted by: Sandra Boyd/Michael (client) on: Apr 12, 2014

• Cher Philippe, Lyse, Marc, Natalie... J'ai été estomaqué d'apprendre... Joëlle était un trésor... - Posted by: Ronald Valois (enseignant, ami) on: Apr 12, 2014

• We always loved her friendly smile and cheerful greetings! She loved our little Frankie! It was very clear she was proud of Andre and Nicollette and how supportive Rob was! We will miss Joelle! - Posted by: Ray & Trudy (Next door neighbours ) on: Apr 12, 2014

• We are deeply saddened to hear of Joelle's passing. She was our twin boys' case worker for several years until they turned 18. She was the most caring, compassionate and attentive case worker we have had and was truly a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. - Posted by: Aggie Pagtakhan (Former client) on: Apr 10, 2014

• Joelle was my autistic daughter's social worker. Joelle always exemplified the highest of professional standards and the most thoughtful and kindest behaviour sets I have ever observed. Thank you Joelle, for you compassion, hard work and the extra mile you would go for our neediest members of society. If I did not say thank you enough in life, thank you, and may your reward be where you stored it up - you will be rich and you will be missed in this life. God bless you, sweet lady. - Posted by: Mark Zoldy (Joelle was my daughter's social worker.) on: Apr 10, 2014

• Joelle was one of the kindest and most caring associates I have ever met. It was a pleasure to have worked with her and to have known her. Joelle, you will be sadly missed. - Posted by: John Racciatti (Friend and Business Associate) on: Apr 10, 2014

• My deepest sympathy to everyone in this beautiful woman's life. She will be missed by many. Joelle was a beacon of a light in my sometime stormy life. - Posted by: Bernadette (Client) on: Apr 10, 2014

• I am saddened to hear of Joelle's death. I take comfort in knowing that despite her personal challenges, she did the very best she could to love and support her children, her family, Rob, and his daughter, Isabella, and many friends. I am left with the feeling that Joelle was a beautiful soul who wanted only the best for everyone, but was disappointed when she wasn't able to live up to the high expectations she had on herself in providing service and support for others she loved so dearly. If there was only a way to have let her know, that what she did was more than enough, and in every sense, all is well. God bless you, Joelle, know that you are loved by many. - Posted by: Duncan Michie (Coworker of Joelle and Rob) on: Apr 09, 2014

• As the parent of a special needs child I felt blessed to have had Joelle as our social worker. She was so kind and helped us navigate the often scary world of disability services. Though I never met her in person our frequent emails and phone calls made me feel like I knew her and she definitely knew us. Her insight was what I will remember the most, she could "see" what we needed by being a great listener and compassionate person. Our heartfelt condolences to her family and the families, like us, who were touched by her. - Posted by: Fatima Gurney (mother of a client) on: Apr 09, 2014

• Joelle had been my son's social worker for about five years. She was an amazing person, she would go the extra mile and we always valued her kind spirit. She was one of those people who truly make a difference in your life and we will always remember her. Our condolences to her family and our prayers are with you. - Posted by: Katia Torres (Client) on: Apr 09, 2014

• Me and my children were clients of Joelle for about 5 years. She was a wonderful social worker, and so down to earth and kind. I am saddened to hear of her passing. I am blessed to have had her in my life. I don't know what I would've done without her. She will truly be missed. My condolences to your family. Take care. Hugs. - Posted by: Jo-Ann Laferriere (Client) on: Apr 08, 2014

• Ma belle Joelle! I will always remember her smile and her "joy de vie" every single time I saw her! If you were having a bad day she was always there to lighten up your day with her jokes or silly comments! You have left me with lots of good memories and I thank you for that! My heart and prayers go out to her kids Nicolette and Andre, fiancée and daughter, Phil & Lise, Marc & Solange and to my dearest friends Nat & Norm. Praying for all of you! Joelle may you rest in peace my friend, you will be greatly missed! - Posted by: Chantal Gagne (Childhood friend) on: Apr 08, 2014

• In the morning, the Light shines softly. My body and I wake up. During the day, the Light shines brightly and charges every cell of my body with LIFE. My body is strong!! I am surrounded by Light! In the evening, my body is weary and must rest. Gently, the Darkness arrives. The Light and I whisper 'good night' and leave the still room. The Light and I belong together. We become ONE. Hand in hand, we dance forever among the stars to the music of Joy. I am eternal Rainbow Light. - Posted by: One who remembers () on: Apr 08, 2014

• Sending my heartfelt condolences to Joelle's family at this sad time. May you all find strength from the loved ones around you to help carry you through this. Rob I am so very sorry for your loss, my heart aches for the pain you must be feeling. Please take care of yourself Kim Rowan - Posted by: Kim Rowan (Old Co-worker) on: Apr 08, 2014

• Joelle, my friend from across the field! That was always our big joke as teenagers, that we would build a road across the field to join our two houses to make it easier to visit each other. Though we had drifted apart in the last few years, she was never far from my mind and always in my heart. Always a smile on her face and a kind word from her lips, Joelle had a beautiful, generous and loving heart. She was a very special person and one of my truly good friends. How fortunate I am to have had such a friend in my life! My heart and prayers go out to her family and loved ones. May it give you courage and strength to know that she is truly one of God's angels. I will miss you my little friend! - Posted by: Lise Turenne (friend) on: Apr 08, 2014

• May everyone connected to Joelle be filled with strength and love as we all think and pray for you. Life works in strange and mysterious ways, but for a very real reason. May God bless you all! - Posted by: Annette & Hector (Friends & and family) on: Apr 07, 2014

• Sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you nic !! Thanks Joelle for being a part of the health system, rip - Posted by: Crystal (Friend of nic) on: Apr 07, 2014

• JOELLE has impacted my life even though I met her briefly, she was a treasure and a precious young lady, may the love and care she had for others continue beyond her brief time here. - Posted by: Gloria Bain (through common friends) on: Apr 07, 2014

• to Nicollette, Andre - Solange and Rioux families - our deepest sympathies - our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to you all... - Posted by: Marie Anne Hamonic and family (Alberta) (Aunt) on: Apr 07, 2014

• My deepest sympathy goes out to Joelle's family and friends for this incredibly tragic loss. May time and loving memories bring solace and comfort to those suffering with this very sad news. My sincerest condolences. - Posted by: Tamara Rogers (Colleague who shared working with clients together) on: Apr 07, 2014

• I knew Joelle when aur girls (Louise) went to school together in St. Pierre. Her greatest treasure then was her kids and I know they were still. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Nicollette and Andre you have a beautiful guardian angel watching over you. I remember her beautiful smile. - Posted by: Carole Beaudry (acquaintance ) on: Apr 07, 2014

• Although we haven't seen you in many years, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May you feel God's Love and Comfort in this difficult time. - Posted by: John & Marlene Giesbrecht (Acquaintences) on: Apr 07, 2014

• I'm so very sorry for your loss. Though I did not know this beautiful girl personally, living in the same town you feel a connection with those who were raised here. I was so deeply shocked and saddened by your loss. I have been praying for your family. Please accept our deepest sympathy from the Bouiver family. May God hold her in the palm of His hands. God bless you all. - Posted by: Annette Bouvier. (aquiantance) on: Apr 07, 2014

• Sending my sincere sympathy from across the miles. My heart goes out to her children, family and friends. I will always remember her great smile and beautiful presence. Bon courage, Miriel Robidoux (Ottawa, On) - Posted by: Miriel Robidoux (Childhood / family friend) on: Apr 06, 2014

• Joelle and I facilitated the attachment groups together while we were in the adoption program. She was so wonderful and interested in anyone who had a story to tell. I hadn't seen her for a few years and then we ran into each other at the airport a few weeks ago when she was returning from Mexico. We spent time catching up and Joelle was beaming as she spoke about Nicollette and Andre. She was so proud of both of them, but still asked me about my family. Joelle was a kind, thoughtful and beautiful person. Rest in Peace Joelle. You will be sadly missed. - Posted by: Fae (Friend) on: Apr 06, 2014

• Sorry for your loss ... - Posted by: Paul Lambert (Childhood friend on South Padre Island Vacation) on: Apr 06, 2014

• I am so sorry to read of your lose. For some reason your e-mail went to spam so I didn't find it until now. Now that you will be in our prayers and we hope to see you soon. Love, Tom and Linda - Posted by: Tom and Linda Perdue () on: Apr 06, 2014

• I was really saddened when I heard the news, as someone who also battles depression, I can understand the feeling of hopelessness one can feel. A la famille, je vous souhait Bon courage et mes sympathies. - Posted by: Rachel Cote (Friend) on: Apr 06, 2014

• I am so very sorry to hear of Joelle's passing. I am thinking of you, take good care of yourself, Isabella and the rest of your family. Take good care, my friend. - Posted by: Erin (Co worker and friend of Rob) on: Apr 06, 2014

• Joelle was my mentor, support, "midwife" through two adoptions. She was always available, and consistently pointed out the positives. I am shocked and saddened at her passing. My sincere condolences to Nic and Andre whom I had the pleasure of meeting. Nic babysat my youngest and 5 years later JT still talks of you. Also to Rob, Joelle's family, and friends. She was proud of you all. May your memories give you some comfort. My prayers are for her peace and yours. - Posted by: Sue (Adoptive parent/client) on: Apr 05, 2014

• Joelle, there may be no greater gift than the life lessons that emerge from sharing each others own struggles and joys. One of the greatest gifts you gave me was the journey we shared together. But also, the gift of being able to say good bye. I am going to miss you my beautiful friend. Ti amo! - Posted by: Rina Puccio (Friend) on: Apr 05, 2014

• Phil and Lyse, You have our deepest sympathies. May Joelle rest in peace. Your friends, Richard and Betty - Posted by: Richard and Betty (Friends) on: Apr 05, 2014

• I had known Joelle and family at a young age. I remember playing ringette against her. My sympathy to the family in this moment of grief. Thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time - Posted by: Julie Lemoine (Friend of family) on: Apr 05, 2014

• Joelle was a beautiful person inside and out. Joelle always took time to say hello and to listen to what someone had to say. She would go out of her way to make you feel welcome. I always appreciated her for that. I wouldn't see her for a while, and when I did she made it very easy to reconnect. This was one of her many gifts. When we spoke, she would tell me about her children and how proud she was of them. She always spoke with love in her heart. She never lost a chance of saying a kind word. Joelle will be greatly missed. She was a very special person. Praying for the family. - Posted by: Nichelle Doerksen ( Hebert) (Childhood Friend) on: Apr 05, 2014