Sister Joan Barnes {Sisters of St Joseph’s of Chambery}

Notice: Sister Joan Barnes, a member of the Sisters of St Josephs of Chambery, passed away peacefully on May 5th, 2023 in the Raheny Community Nursing Unit. She was affectionately known as Aunty Olga to her 13 nieces and nephews, whom she cared for and devoted herself to throughout her life. Born in Burma on May 20th, 1928, Sister Joan lived a life filled with love, sacrifice, and faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and a niece. Sister Joan is deeply missed by her community, Irish Region, and Sisters of St Joseph of Chambery across the world.
Her sisters in the community express gratitude to the staffs of the Raheny Community Nursing Unit and Beaumont Hospital for their care of Sister Joan. Her remains will be reposed at the Sisters of St Joseph of Chambery on May 9th before a funeral mass on May 10th at the Our Lady Mother of Divine Grace Church in Raheny, followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery. Sister Joan’s life and devotion to her family and faith will always be remembered with love.

Overall, Sister Joan Barnes, a Sister of St Josephs of Chambery and affectionately known as Aunty Olga to her 13 nieces and nephews, died peacefully on May 5th, 2023, at the Raheny Community Nursing Unit. Her life was one of love, sacrifice, and faith, as she devoted herself to her family and faith. She will be greatly missed by her sisters in the community, Irish Region, and Sisters of St Joseph of Chambery worldwide. Sister Joan’s remains will be reposed at the Sisters of St Joseph of Chambery before a funeral mass on May 10th and burial at Dardistown Cemetery. Sister Joan will always be remembered with love for her care and devotion to her family.