Joanne F. Sives, 65, of Washington, NJ, died Wednesday, May 10, 2006 in Easton Hospital.
Born: On August 14, 1940 in Washington, DC, she was a daughter of the late William and Lorraine Ryan.
Personal: Joanne and her husband, Ronald, were married for 47 years.
She lived in Washington for 32 years, moving there from Hackettstown, NJ.  She was a homemaker.
Joanne loved the mountains, camping, and the beach.  She was an avid swimmer and especially enjoyed spending time with and caring for her grandchildren.  She also found pleasure in Atlantic City getaways with her husband.
Memberships: She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Washington.
Survivors: In addition to her loving husband, Ronald, she is survived by two daughters, Sandra Lynn Robertson of Holland Township, NJ, and Kathleen Patricia Sives of Ontario, Canada; two sons, Ronald Jr. of South Plainfield, NJ, and Mark Andrew of Washington, NJ; a sister, Patricia Scherer of Georgia; three brothers, William Ryan of Landing, NJ, Theodore Wahlers of Bellville, and Robert Wahlers of Bloomfield; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Services: Visitation will be Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Warren Hills/Ford Memorial home, 234 West Washington Avenue, Washington, NJ.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the church, 200 W. Carlton Avenue, Washington, NJ.  Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Washington.  Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Warren Hills/Ford Memorial Home, 234 W. Washington Avenue, Washington, NJ 07882.  To send online condolences visit www.warrenhillsmemorialhome.com.
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From: Joan (Price) Trevorrow
Condolence: Sandy and family,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May God Bless you all.
Jaon (Price) Trevorrow
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From: Borealis Compounds LLC
Condolence: Dear Ron, Our thoughts are with you at your time of loss. From all your co-workers and friends at Rockport
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From: The Ryan and Adonis Families
Condolence: Ron, Ronny, Mark, Sandy, Kathy and family, We are so sorry for the loss of your wife and mother and our dear sister and aunt. Our constant thoughts, prayers, and love are with all of you during this difficult time. We love you all, Love, Bill, Elise, Alyssa, Mark, Billy, Jenn, Chris and Kolyn.
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Condolence: Dear Ron & family! Please accept my deepest condolence for the loss of your spouse, mother and grandmother. My thoughts are with all of you in these difficult times.
Johan M. Van Grootel
President
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|From: Liz Iacampo
Condolence: My deepest sympathy at this very sad time.
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From: Debby & Robert Taylor (Dustin, Porsche and Kody)
Condolence: Dearest Kathy, Katlyn and Samantha No bond is as great as that between a parent/grandparent and child. Our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Love Debby & Rob Taylor (Dustin, Porsche & Kody)
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From: The Labute Family
Condolence: My Deepest Sympathies are with your family in this time of grief. Love Shelley George, Alycia and Kaitlyn Labute
----------------------------------------------------------------------------From: Love, Your Sister and Brothers
Condolence: We will forever hold you dear in our hearts. Our memories of you will never diminish. We cherish your sweetness, your kindness and your sense of humor. You had the great gift of making others laugh. We will forever hear that impish giggle of yours, see you at the table with your cherished cup of coffee, and always feel the love we shared with one another. Thank you for being our sister. We love you, always.
Pat, Bill, Ted and Bob
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From: Laura and Dylan Chapleau
Condolence: Kathy and Family,
Our Hearts and prayers are with you! We Love you!
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From: Carol Hutchison and Christa Sives
Condolence: Mark - Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, did not know her well but she sounds like a great lady and I'm sure will be sadly missed by all. Christa would like to be there but is unsure if she can find a way.
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From: Skip and Marilyn Ryan
Condolence: We are so sorry for the loss of Joanne, We are unable to attend because of illness. Our prayers are with you, and really wish we could have been there in your time of grief. Uncle Skip and I send our love and will be in touch.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------From: The Chartrand Family
Condolence: Our deapest sympathies go out to your family on the loss of your wife,mother and grandmother. You will be in our prayers,Sue,Terry,Allison,Jeremy,Adam and Cheri.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------From: Phil & Sandy and Girls
Condolence: We are sorry to hear about your loss our thoughts are with you and your family.
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