In Celebration of

Johanna Farrar (née Ryan)

February 15, 1933 -  November 28, 2024

In loving memory of Johanna Farrar (née Ryan) who passed away at home peacefully on November 28, 2024.

Johanna was predeceased by her husband, Paul Farrar in 2018 and by her only son Christopher in 2016. Johanna was the 10th of 12 children born to Johanna and Peter Ryan, in County Tipperary, Ireland. She is survived by her sister Annie, her sisters-in-law Freda, Nancy, and Maureen, cousins, and numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews. Johanna, known for her frequent walks around her Etobicoke neighbourhood, will be fondly remembered by her many friends.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 5-8 p.m., at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, (2357 Bloor St. W, Toronto).

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:30 a.m., at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church (3055 Bloor St. W, West of Royal York Rd, Toronto). Tea reception to follow at Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Grá agus paidreacha

Link to the funeral livestream - https://youtube.com/live/0ok7d-Q06ww

Guestbook 

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Tom Ryan (Nephew)

Entered December 1, 2024 from Dublin, Ireland

I’m very sorry to hear of the death of our much loved Auntie Josie. I know she lived a life in Canada that she loved, surrounded by many friends who were so good to her after the deaths of Christopher and Paul. May she Rest in Peace.

Anne Ryan (Niece)

Entered December 1, 2024 from Dublin, Ireland

A beautiful light in this life, now shining in heaven. May your gentle soul rest in eternal peace, Auntie Josie.

Anne Ryan (Dublin)

Marion Power (Niece)

Entered December 1, 2024 from Laois, Ireland.

I was saddened to hear of the death of our dear Auntie Josie; a witty, kind, and very generous woman who lived her life to the fullest. Rest in peace Auntie Josie.

Colette Howard (Niece)

Entered December 1, 2024 from Kittery, Maine

Auntie Josie was an ordinary woman who lived an extraordinary life. She cherished all of her family and friends, she was full of goodness and kindness. Rest in peace.
Your niece,
Colette

Ken and Judith Power and family (Nephew to aunt Josie)

Entered December 2, 2024 from Newmarket on Fergus, Co. Clare, Ireland.

May aunt Josie rest in peace.

From Ken, Judy, James,Peter and Michael.