“I
skipped school the morning of January 10, 1978. I thought everyone
would be gone for most of the day so I headed back home. Mom’s
car was in the driveway and I thought she had gotten a ride to the
studio. I quietly sneaked through the basement window and listened
to see if the coast was clear. When I was sure no one was home I went
upstairs, turned on the television and shortly after that, I feel
asleep.”
“Around four o’clock in the afternoon dad came home from
work and asked me where mom was. I said she must be working because
I hadn’t seen her. As he opened the bedroom door he said it
was strange that her car was still in the driveway. I was behind my
father when he went into the bedroom and he cried out, ”Jesus
Joan, No!
~excerpt from Introduction
Thomas Craig Morrissey Jr.
Age 14 at the time of his mother’s death.
Yes my Dear, the life and times of Joan Morrissey begins with the
death of Joan Morrissey. From there the book travels back in time
to the early life of Joan, her family and friends. This book is compiled
of many memories and stories from the people who knew her well from
the early years to the latter years. A complete biography of Newfoundland’s
first lady of song has been brought to life by her daughter, Debbie
Morrissey Stafford and the memories shared by so many people.
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