Joan Patricia Barron (Nee Whalen)  Oct. 19, 1950 – Feb. 10, 2025 It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, Joan Barron (nee Whalen) of Whitbourne, NL after a brief but courageous battle with cancer surrounded by family at Carbonear General Hospital, Carbonear on Feb. 10, 2025 at the age of 74. Joan is predeceased by her parents Gerald and Veronica Whalen of Grand Falls, NL, sister Carol Ann Whalen, of Grand Falls and sister-in-law Debbie Whalen. Leaving to mourn with deep sorrow are her children, Renee Cranford, Gerald Barron (Karin), Veronica Petipas (Monty), Andrew Barron (Kait), precious grandchildren, Olivia Cranford, Connor Bureau, Nyla Leep art, Grayson Barron, Cavin Boozan, Brother, John Whalen and family as well as a large circle of close family and friends. A Life of Love, Devotion, and Grace Mom found beauty in life’s simplest joys—family, friends, music, and the quiet pleasure of a walk or a ride on her vintage bike. She found great joy in her faith. A devoted Catholic, she spent many hours preparing for mass, playing the organ, or participating in various fundraisers. Yet, her truest calling was being a mother and grandmother. Her family was everything! Mom had a rare and powerful gift: an unshakable calm that could quiet even the most chaotic room. She never raised her voice, never let frustration take hold. Instead, she had a presence that settled the soul, bringing warmth and peace wherever she went. To know her was to love her! Once you knew Mom, you weren’t just someone she met; you became someone she cherished. She never forgot a birthday, always sending a handwritten card with words chosen just for you. Thoughtful. Personal. When music played, Mom became the music. A karaoke queen in every sense, she would […]