Rochester, NY: Born November 12th, 1966. Passed away Monday, July 6th, 2020 at age 53. Joanne is predeceased by her father Aurele Gibeault and brother Dennis Gibeault; father and mother in law, Clarence (Marjorie) Hamlin. She is survived by her beloved husband of 26 years, Terry; daughters, Ashly (Brandon) Kerhaert and Alexis Hamlin; 1 granddaughter, Cara, 1 grandchild on the way; mother Rollande Gibeault (LeDuc); her siblings Michel (Karen) Gibeault, Suzanne (Barry) Helvey, Roger Gibeault; and many other loving family and friends.
She was a faithful employee of General Motors for over a decade. Joanne was a dedicated fan of the Buffalo Sabres, enjoyed spending time with her family, and had an energetic zest for life.
The family plans to hold a memorial service/Celebration of Life in her honor on Saturday, November 7th, 2020. More information to follow as the date approaches.
So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family with much love ❤️
My little sister was one of the most positive people I’ve known. She would walk in to any room and and fill it with her smile. She would ask about your life long before telling you about hers. We loved to talk about hockey, a sport we both grew to love from our father. I’ll miss the many late evening texts with Joanne. She raised two beautiful daughters and had such a loving relationship with her husband Terry of 26 years. Miss you already sis.
So sorry to hear about the lost of Joanne…. so young…. my condolences….Aurel Vanier
The world will never be the same without Joanne’s ray of sunshine personality and sweet voice. My heart and prayers go out to the family during these difficult times. She will be missed by many. ♥️
So sorry for yours and your family’s loss it’s never easy! Sending our condolences 🙏🙏🙏
Deepest sympathies for you & your family Alexis. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
We will miss you Joanne my sister-in-law. Whenever we traveled to Rochester so spend time with Michel’s family I’ve always enjoyed our time together. And of course Joanne’s famous Chicken Wing Dip! Terry you and the girls were there for her always. She will always be in our hearts and memories of holidays traveling to Rochester NY to see the Gibeault’s.
Our family has lost a beautiful soul. My heart breaks for your loss. Love you all.
I went to Greece Olympia and graduated the same year as Joanne did… 1984. I didn’t know her very well in High School but got to know her a lot better when we both started working at General Motors around the same time in 2006. She was such a nice woman … with a a big heart and fun to work with.. I’m so sorry for her family and friends… and so sorry for your loss. Rip Joanne. Jimbo.
So sorry for your loss. Can”t believe she is gone. She was too young to leave this earth. My condolences.
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful woman who’s smile would light up a room. She will be missed.
Aunt Joanne will be missed so dearly. She was one of the happiest most energetic people I ever had the pleasure of knowing. The first to hug you as you walked through the door and the last to leave. Lots of love to all the Hamlins.
So sorry for your loss… Joanne really made work fun @ GM and she will be missed by a lot of people! I will miss our soda bets on Sabres games….
Sorry for your loss! Joanne grew up across the street from me, she was always a fun loving person! We lost contact when she moved out of the neighborhood but ran into her several years later! She would greet you with a hug and We would talk about old times and catch up on the present! Joanne you will be missed by many! RIP🙏
So very sorry. A member of Sandbaggers Euchre League, Joanne was a joy to play cards with, always smiling and happy to be friends. We will miss her. Godspeed.