Joanne Marie Bellaire

Joanne Marie Bellaire, 71, of Northville, went up to the “Spirit in the Sky” on August 26, 2014. She was born in Flint, MI to John and Anna Elston on November 2, 1942. Joanne grew up in Detroit and attended Visitation High School. She put up with her husband, Gord, for 50 years and 100 days. She is survived by their eight children: Jim (Maryanne), Margaret (Charlie) Harris, Gayle (Mike) Killingbeck, Tim (Andrea), Ellen (Joe) Elliott, Ed (Lisa), Mike and Helen (Rich) Pianowski; and 15 grandchildren: Annemarie, Katie, Elizabeth, Joanne, Paige, Abby, Michael, Nate, Zach, Phil, Jackson, Melanie, Sarah, Stephen and Mark. She also leaves behind one brother, Dick (Cindy) Elston; one brother-in-law, Michael (Sue) Bellaire; three nephews and one niece. Joanne held a Doctorate in Ministry, served as a chaplain at Huron Valley Sinai Hospital in Commerce Township and was an Associate of the Adrian Dominican Sisters. She will be remembered for her abundant kindness and quiet compassion; always giving never taking. Her award-winning talents included painting, drawing, doll making, quilting and puppetry. She also enjoyed reading, going to the movies, playing euchre and volunteering for various charitable organizations. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the charity of your choice are suggested. As per Joanne’s wishes no funeral will take place. A card party will be held in her memory at a later date.