Luella Josephine Buscombe Newmarket, Ontario Obituary

Luella Josephine Buscombe

Buscombe, (Luella) Josephine “Jo” (nee vander Maaten) June 16, 1931 – October 10, 2021 Passed away peacefully at Margaret Bahen Hospice on Sunday October 10th, 2021, in her 91st year. She will be forever missed by her daughter Holly (late Randy Roberts). Grandchildren Andrew (Jennie), Michelle (Justin), Leslie (Dylan), and 7 great grandchildren, Brody, Olivia, Madelynn, Arlo, Arianna, Oscar and Mae. Predeceased by her parents Jack and Hazel van der Maaten and her siblings Vennnetta (Ted) and Leona (Don). Jo’s enjoyment of singing lead her to become a member of the Sweet Adelines International Chorus. Her competitive spirit pushed her to become a member of the Gold Medal winning North Metro Chorus where she developed many strong friendships, and travelled across North America. Jo’s artistic talents stretched across a variety of mediums, pen and ink, watercolour, and paper tole. The subject matter included nature, architecture, and portraits of great grandchildren. Many of her works decorate the homes of her grandchildren today. We would like to extend our special thanks to her Southlake Palliative Care Team and caring staff at Margaret Bahen Hospice. Visitation will be held at Roadhouse & Rose Funeral Home, 157 Main Street South, Newmarket on Thursday October 14, 2021. If you wish to attend the visitation, please see instructions below. Due to covid restrictions, a private funeral service will be held in the chapel followed by interment at Queensville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Margaret Bahen Hospice.
June 16, 1931 - October 10, 202106/16/193110/10/2021
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Margaret Bahen Hospice
December 22, 2021
It was an honour to care for Josephine at Margaret Bahen Hospice. On behalf of the entire MB Hospice family, please accept out deepest sympathies.
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Teresia Mcmath
October 22, 2021
Sorry to hear about your mom Holly. May God’s blessings be with you and your family.🙏🏻Teresia McMath(Pape)
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Louise Oram
October 14, 2021
We so enjoyed our times spent with the Roberts family which always included both mothers. I enjoyed a very playful and funny relationship with Jo, she had such a wit and so quick with a come back! Her love for her family was so evident, and to be able to share in the tim... Continue Reading
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Linda Callender
October 13, 2021
I was very sad to find out that Jo had passed away. She shared in a lot of good times we had both with the York Highlands Chorus and then with Eastside Harmony. I'll never think of the regional contest at Syracruse without remembering the time I brought a blender and we ... Continue Reading
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Margaret Bahen Hospice
October 13, 2021
It was an honour to care for Luella at Margaret Bahen Hospice. On behalf of the entire MB Hospice family, please accept our deepest sympathies.
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Kathy Meech
October 13, 2021
My sincere condolences to Holly and all of Jo’s family. Although it’s been many years since I’ve seen Jo or Holly, I have happy memories of the time we worked together for Biltrite Cash and Carry, where Jo patiently taught me to be a bookkeeper. I remember Jo as a wond... Continue Reading
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Michael Thefordgroup
October 13, 2021
Josephine was a good person and we enjoyed her yearly visits to our office. Our condolences to her family, she will be missed.
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Pauline Geiger
October 12, 2021
Dear Roberts family , Anderson family & the Chant family
We are saddened by the passing of “Jo” and saying goodbye to your beloved Mom/ Grandma is so difficult.
I appreciated Jo’s sense of humour, her conversation about her gardens , how she loved to read and how much s... Continue Reading
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