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Joann Canfield, aged 72, passed away on October 26, 2014, in Alameda, California. Her death was a tragic and complex event, deeply intertwined with her battle against dementia. Joann's husband, Jerry Canfield, was the central figure in this heartbreaking story. On the day of her death, Jerry took Joann home from her nursing facility, where she had been staying due to her deteriorating condition. After a failed attempt to poison her with sleeping pills, Jerry shot Joann in the head, ending her li ...Read More
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Joann Canfield
Female
Alameda
CA
2014-10-26
72
Joann
Canfield
11/17/2025
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I've been following the tragic story of Joann Canfield, and my thoughts go out to everyone who loved... ...Read More
11/10/2024
11/10/2024
I've been following the tragic case of Joann Canfield, and I can't help but think about how dementia... ...Read More
10/23/2024
10/23/2024
I’ve been following the Joann Canfield case, and I’m really struck by the impact dementia can ha... ...Read More
12/25/2023
12/25/2023
