In hospital Ottawa after a brief illness on Friday October 28 2011, Jo Anne (Rowsome) Durnford (Retired from External Affairs Government of Canada) beloved wife of Reuben Durnford of Nepean. Loved sister of Jackie Rowsome of Brockville. Daughter of the late Jean (nee Burke) and Bill Rowsome. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls, on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 from 11 a.m. until 12:45. Funeral service will follow in the chapel at 1 p.m. Interment: Hillcrest Cemetery. In remembrance, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice would be appreciated.