We Remember
SHERRY, Joan Theresa
November 12, 1949 — August 2, 2026
We have lost a phenomenal woman. Joan passed peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones. She was an incredible woman—selfless, endlessly patient, and always able to find the positive in every situation. Throughout all her health challenges, she rarely complained. She never asked “why me?”; instead, she persevered with grace, wit, and a smile on her face.
Joan Theresa Sherry was born in Kildare, Ireland, to Elish and Joe Maguire. The seventh of ten children, she grew up on the family farm, where the values of hard work, faith, and resilience shaped her character. Her childhood was filled with the lively spirit of a large Irish household and the grounding rhythm of farm life. Joan grew up surrounded by the warmth, love, and laughter that defines the Sherry family today.
In 1979, Joan came to Canada as a Frontier Apostle for the Catholic Church, answering Bishop O’Grady’s call to serve with compassion, humility, and unwavering faith. She was working at O’Grady High when she met Vincent. The two dated for a short time before returning to Ireland to wed on August 9, 1980. Together, they moved to Dawson Creek, where they started their family, and later settled in Prince George in 1992.
Throughout her life, Joan carried many titles—wife, mother, sister, aunt, nanny, and friend—and she was beloved in each of them. Her kindness, smile, and gentle steadiness touched everyone she met.
Joan was predeceased by her parents and by her siblings Rita, Noleen, Maureen, and Bobby. She is survived by her devoted husband, Vincent; her treasured children David, Liam (Anastasia), Esau, and Andrea (Adam); her cherished grandchildren Chloe, Mya, Emma, Oliver, and Abigail; and her adored siblings Deidre, Bernie, Frances, Stephen and John. Her family remains deeply grateful for the love she poured into their lives.
Prayers will be held at Springfield Funeral Home on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 2:00pm. A Catholic Funeral Mass will follow at St. Edward’s Church in Winfield, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 10:00am. For those unable to be with us in person you may use the following link to join us virtually: (LINK TO BE PROVIDED)
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent’s De Paul Society.
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Prayer Service
Monday, August 10, 2026, at 2:00 pm
Service
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 10:00 am
Location
St. Edward's Catholic Church
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The prayer service for SHERRY, Joan Theresa is scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026, at 2:00 pm at located at 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC, .
The service for SHERRY, Joan Theresa is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 10:00 am. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.


