A Chatham, Ont. woman who touched the lives of people by sharing her cancer journey died over the weekend.
Jocelyn McGlynn died from acute myeloid leukemia on Saturday at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto. The 23-year-old sought to inspire others throughout her battle with the disease with her social media posts on her “Win Rocky Win” page.
An obituary summed up McGlynn's journey by saying,
“she taught us how to live with commitment, passion and genuine goodness towards all. Joc didn’t have to be right but instead kind. Her talents and gifts are numerous and she was never boastful but rather humble. Joc made us all better people for knowing her. Her beautiful smile could light up any room.”
McGlynn underwent her first successful stem cell transplant in February 2019. She launched a campaign called Let's All Go Get Swabbed before receiving her second transplant in December 2019.
She rebounded and was on the road to recovery for five months before relapsing in May of this year.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Thursday, with from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Alexander and Houle Funeral Home at 245 Wellington St. West in Chatham, Ont.
The funeral will be held at Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church at 145 Victoria Ave. Friday at 11a.m. and will be livestreamed from the church.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, anyone who wishes to attend the visitation or the service will need to call the funeral home at (519) 352-2710 and schedule a time.
— with files from CTV Windsor.