Dear friends in Christ,

We are saddened to share the news that Joan (Joni) Steadman, beloved wife of Rev. Dr. Bill Steadman, died peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Health Sciences North in Sudbury following a brief illness.

Joni was a long-time member of St. Peter’s United Church in Sudbury and a respected Chartered Professional Accountant. She is remembered with love by family, friends, and the many communities she served.

In Algoma, Rev. Bill is well known and deeply appreciated. In recent years, while serving the United Church in Goulais River, he also took on pastoral duties at the Anglican Church in Goulais, where he has been a faithful preacher, pastor, and friend.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Wednesday, August 27 at 12:00 noon at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home Chapel, Sudbury. Visitation begins at 11:00 a.m.

We offer our heartfelt condolences to Rev. Bill and all who mourn. Please uphold them in prayer during this time of loss.

To read Joni’s obituary and service details, visit:
https://lougheedfuneralhomes.com/book-of-memories/5620795/Steadman-Joan/index.php

May she rest in peace and rise with Christ in glory.

+Anne
The Most Rev. Anne Germond
Bishop of Algoma & Metropolitan of Ontario