To Joan’s family. Glen and I were shocked to hear this sad news. We considered Joan as part of our family. She was our son’s caregiver for many years while I worked and then she was principal of the Alhambra nursery school where Danny attended. Following that she worked at the nursery school run by South Huron Community Living in Dashwood. She loved children and they loved her. She was always upbeat and volunteered at the Dove’s Nest and Arc Angels thrift shops where we continued our friendship. Thankyou for sharing your mom with us and we will miss her. Her favourite piece of advice was “ Life goes on”. She endured many hardships as described in the obituary with far too many losses in her life but she was able with the help of her faith to move on and find the strength to help others. Please accept our heartfelt condolences at this sad time. Glen and Donna

To all of Joan’s family, she was a strong woman and raised a good family. RIP

Our deepest sympathy. Joan was an incredible woman with a smile to match. She will be missed.

Sincere sympathy to Joan’s family. She was a lovely lady with a heart of gold.
Wishing you God’s peace and strength through this difficult time.

I can’t begin to express my condolences to the family of this wonderful lady. The kindest person ever. May she rest in sweet peace. Forever in my heart and remembered always.

My condolences to the Smith Family. Mrs. Smith was a wonderful person from memories of growing up in Zurich. RIP

Gerry and family sorry to hear of your moms passing she was truly a very special lady and extremely kind hearted.

So sorry for your loss. Condolences to the families. She was a great lady.

To Joan’s family,

She was an absolute treasure, that just about sums up her being. RIP, the folks supported were very blessed to have known her.
🌹🙏🏻

Gerry, Tim and Family my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your amazing Mom and Grandmother. I have several fond memories that I will cherish always! She was a strong amazing woman. My thoughts are with you all.
Rest in the Sweetest of Peace Joan ❤️

Joan was a sweet, kind, caring lady. My sincere condolences to all of her family. May she rest in peace.

To Joan’s family;
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Joan was such a wonderful person, so full of life and love for all. She was always so cheerful, whether on the phone or in person, She took time to chat with anyone who came along and showed genuine interest in each and everyone. I always enjoyed having a talk with her about the happenings of Arc Angels and what items we were supporting for the members of Community Living South Huron. Joan was one of a kind. She will be missed not only by her family, but by many. God Bless.

To All of Joan’s family
I have known Joan for years. What a wonderful person she was. Extend My Sympathy to All.
Margaret Brintnell

So sorry for your loss, lots of good memories of our younger years. She was a super lady. Cherish your memories. Cousin Marge

I met Joan when the Women’s Institute was a strong organization. Joan was willing to take on all tasks and enjoyed her work. She was always so friendly to all the members and greeted us with a smile.

Joan was such a lovely woman, always smiling and helping others, no matter what her own situation, she will be sorely missed by many, RIP Joan, you deserve your Heavenly Rest !

My deepest sympathy to Joan’s family. I met Joan through the Women’s Institute. We were very fortunate to have Joan join the Crediton branch when she moved to our area. She enjoyed coming out to meetings and she was always so friendly to everyone and had a smile on her face. Joan was a wonderful lady.

Gerry, Tim and families,
My deepest sympathy for your loss of this kind sweet soul. *An Earth Angel*
Rest in Peace Joan

So sad to hear of Joan’s passing, she was a very special lady and friend . My condolences to the family. Joyce Baptie

Heaven has gained a new angel ! Joan was a wonderful angel on earth.I had the good fortune to help Joan in the Alhambra Hall and in Dashwood with Community Living and the children were loved like her own!! Hugs to her family!! Donna

Joan was one of the most positive women I have known in spite of the many losses she suffered. We were friends in Huron Park for many years. She will be missed.

I enjoyed working with Joan at Dove’s Nest. She was a kind and dedicated worker and ever so gentle.

Joan was a sweet kind caring friend . Sending sincere condolences to all of her family. RIP Joan

Joan was a great friend to my mother, Barb Sauder, and I am sure they are hanging out in heaven now catching up on everything. Mom and Joan could talk forever on the phone once my Mom moved to St.Catharines to live with my sister. Joan would come and visit often and really enjoyed swimming in my sister’s pool. When I would come to Huron Park to visit, Joan would put up my husband and I for the night and we would have a wonderful visit. She was an avid reader and loved to listen to music at home. We will surely miss Joan, she was really a beautiful soul. Our sincere condolences to her family with lots of love .

Our deepest sympathies to Joan’s family! She was a wonderful lady so very kind to everyone 💕

Sending sympathy to Joan’s family. May she rest in peace.

Gerry & Tim & the Smith & Merner families;

My sincere sympathy in the loss of Joan. I have many fond memories of “Mrs. Smith” while growing up in Zurich and then around the Exeter area over many years. We would always have a good chat and catch up when bumping into each other. She was a super kind and genuinely cheerful person, always.
My Mom, Marilyn Heimrich, wishes to pass on her condolences as well. She too thought so highly of Joan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Mark (& Julie) Heimrich & Marilyn Heimrich

Dear Gerry and family,
I just heard about the sudden passing of your mom. I always enjoyed catching up with your Mom at the Merner reunions. She always had a wonderful smile and cared so much about everyone. Take care!