It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Barbara Joan Buda on February 18, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on November 1, 1943, in Toronto, Joan dedicated her life to creating a warm and nurturing home for her husband of 59 years, John, and their two children. Joan’s greatest joy came from spending time with her family and traveling with John. When not hosting family celebrations or visiting her grandchildren, Joan and John enjoyed taking cruises to new and exciting places around the world.

Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Barbara Sheardown (nee Wilson) and her son Paul. Joan will be greatly missed by her husband John, son David (Wendy), three grandchildren, Heather Buda-Alexander (Scott) , Emily Briggs (Patrick), Isaac Buda, two great-grandchildren, Trevor and Henry Briggs, her sister Carol Agnew (Paul), niece Sara Haire (Rob), nephew Alex Agnew (Jeremy) and great-nieces Zoe, Eva and Emma Haire.
Family and friends are invited at Turner & Porter “Neweduk Chapel”, 1981 Dundas Street West, Mississauga on Tuesday February 25, 2025 from 2 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 3 p.m. Cremation to follow
For those who wish donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.