Died peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2017 at University Hospital, London, Ontario, in her 81st year. Beloved wife of Tony Smulders, her husband of 57 years. Loving mother of Sharon Smulders (Neil McKinnon) of Calgary, AB; Marilyn Smulders (Peter McLaughlin) of Halifax, NS; Frances Hammond (Paul Hammond) of Guelph, ON; David Smulders (Laura Beth Stewart) of Vancouver, BC; and Jim Smulders (Helen Coker) of Woodstock, ON. Precious Oma for Michael (Courtney), Evan (Nicole), Lucas and Annie Hammond; Conor, Noah and Jessie McLaughlin; Charlie and Leo Smulders; and Willem Smulders. Great Oma for sweet Riley. Dear sister of Tina Van Boxmeer (Harry), Jim Van Bussel (Cathy), Elizabeth Roestenberg (Jeff), Helmi Kaufmann (John), and Helen McHenry (Brian). Dear sister-in-law to John Ten Kate, Wilma Van Bussel, Bernie Van Bussel, Cathy Van Bussel and Joe Czikk; Dora Smits, Bill and Mary Smulders, Annie Smulders, Toos and Jan Van de Wijgert, Tony Danen, Jan Smulders, Chris Smulders, Joke and Theo Steenbergen. Affectionate Tante to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Gerarda and Franciscus Van Bussel and son Robert; also brothers Gerry, Jack and Christian, sisters Catherine, Mary and Sharon; brothers and sisters-in law, Gerry Hilhorst, Jan Smits, Martin and Riek Smulders, Harry Smulders, Anneke and Wim Somers, Jane Danen, Sjaan Smulders. Originally from Holland, JoAnne was a creative person and life-long maker: she loved sewing, crocheting, knitting and making quilts. Tony and Jo were partners on the farm outside of Ingersoll, ON, working side by side in the barn and in the fields. In retirement, they built a house on the Mill Pond in Dorchester. Her mischievousness, sense of humour, and generosity will be missed by all who knew her. The family would like to thank all our relatives and friends, as well as the staff of University Hospital for all their care and support in her last days. Friends will be received at McBeath-Dynes Funeral Home, 246 Thames Street South, Ingersoll, Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 pm with prayers at 3:45 pm. Mass of The Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 131 Thames Street N, Ingersoll, Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 11am with Fr. Gilbert Simard presider. Interment will be at Dorchester Union Cemetery, 2251 Dorchester Road at 3pm. Donations in Jo’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.