Sydney
It is with great sadness that we, the family of Joan Marie Agnew, announce her passing on Friday, July 11, 2025.
Born on January 19, 1939 in Sydney, Joan was the daughter of the late Robert ‘Bob’ and Mary (Lahey) Bailey.
Joan was a bookkeeper for the Dominion Store, Best for Less, IGA, and Joan’s Grocery in the Pier. She was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 128 in Whitney Pier where she spent 20+ years as treasurer. In her earlier years she loved to go camping and travel. She loved her Saturday night Casino night and her bingo.
Besides her parents, Joan was predeceased by the love of her life, Lawrence MacLean.
Joan is survived by her four children, Robert (Shelley), Sandy (Linda), David (Cathy), and MaryLynn (Barney);
11 grandchildren, John David, Jeffrey, Cory, Amber, Kelsey, Michael, Josh, Dennis, Toni, Kyle, and Angelina; 20 great-grandchildren, Emily, Lance, Ethan, Chloe, Lucas, Ryder, Ellie, Bentley, Easton, Briar, Reese, Rogan, Emmett, Parker, Cameron, Jaxon, Greyson, Eric, Haley, and Lilly.
A heartfelt thank you to the staff and nurses on the ‘An Cala’ Palliative Care unit (Especially Vicky) and to the earth angels at Hospice, Cape Breton. The nurses, the staff, the volunteers, along with Dr. Anne Frances D’Intino who all were there for Joan in her time of need.
Visitation for the late Joan Agnew will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home in the All Faith Chapel on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Jackie Warren officiating. Interment will take place Eastmount Cemetery, Whitney Pier.
Donations in memory of Joan may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Sending my heartfelt condolences to Joan’s family and friends ,may she rest in peace 🙏 😇
From: Cathy Campbell
We are so very sorry for your families loss. May she RIP❤️
Larry and Sandra
Hrynick
So very sorry for your loss
Rip Joanne her and lawerance were the sweetest neighbors
Condolences to the Agnew families, and grandchildren and great grandchildren on Joan’s passing. She was a great friend when we were in the ladies Auxiliary and after I joined the parent Branch. We had many laughs with her and Lawrence over the years. Thanks for the memories my friend. ❤
Frank and I will be thinking of your family as you lay Joan to rest. We both had the pleasure of working with her at the legion. She was a hard worker and devoted legion member. May she rest in peace
Deepest condolences to the family on the loss of your mom and grandmother. Know that we are praying for you.
Sorry we aren’t home for this sincere sympathy to the family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Frank Kokocki and Pat Jones
RIP Joan. Condolences to all the family. Thinking of you all at this time 🙏
Our deepest condolences go out to your family at such a trying time you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave and family, so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time….
Sending our deepest sympathy and Love God Bless 🙏❤️ The
I’m so sorry for the loss to family and friends. Please my accept my sincere condolences.
Sincere condolences to David and families. May she rest in peace and her light continue to shine in your memories.
Michael Cormier
My sincere condolences to you all RIP joan
MaryLynn and family so sorry for your loss
Kenny & Germaine (French) Mc Leod
So sorry for the loss of Joan , she was a lovely lady, RIP Joan
Sending my sincere condolences and prayers to the Agnew Family on the passing of your beloved Mother,, Mother-in-law, grandmother, and great grandmother.. Joan will be missed by all her bingo buddies.. she was such a sweet lady 🙏🙏🙏💕
To the Agnew family my deepest condolences so sorry for your
Condolences to you and your family MaryLynn and family. Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. Rhonda and Adrian Langlois
Deepest sympathy 💐to all family & friends.
Doddy & Bobby
Deepest sympathy 💐to all family & friends.
Doddy & Bobby
Condolences to the Agnew family
So sorry for your loss!!
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother. She will be missed. A lovely person.
Mary Lynn & Family,I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and strength.
Sorry to hear of Joan passing.. May she Rest In Peace .Don& Patsy Ojoleck.
My deepest condolences on your loss, my thoughts are with you at this time.
With our deepest sympathy, Marylynn and family. Bob and I are very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was such a strong person, she fought a good fight and finally lost her battle. She is resting peacefully now with Lawrence. God bless…..
Deepest sympathy to the Agnew family & friends Joan was a beautiful lady a pleasure to work with. Bowling with her & Lawrence was always a good laugh RIP Joan
Sorry I can’t be at Joan service I am in Ontario until next week thinking of you all Marilyn
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Peace be with you.
Sincerest Condolences to the Family for the loss of your Dear Mother and Grandmother. May she rest in Peace
Condolences to the family on your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May she rest in peace and may you all find peace in knowing she is in loving hands.
Our heartfelt condolences to the Agnew family on the passing of your Mother. Joan will be missed may she R.I.P.
So sorry for your loss