Joan Passed away on Thursday January 17, 2013 in her 86th year after a lengthy and inspirational battle with Cancer. First diagnosed with breast cancer 25 years ago followed by bone cancer 13 years ago, she defined for all of us the meaning of courage and strength by demonstrating a tenacious will to live. Joan was predeceased by the Love of her life and husband Bill in 2000. She was surrounded in life, as at the end of her journey, by a dedicated and loving group of friends. Her circle of friends was wide and deep and was to her of profound importance. A special thank you to Dr. Hendry and his staff for their dedicated care of Joan over the past 25 years and especially during her last days in hospital. To those caregiver friends during her last 10 months in hospital and to those same caregiver friends over the past number of years whose kind efforts kept Joan living at home; Shared pain is lessened; shared joy is increased. You were good friends to our Joan - you will will always be good friends to me - Howard. Joan was a passionate Anglican. She loved her church; the words, the music and the community. To honour her life please consider the gift of a donation to the Merrickville Holy Trinity Anglican Church in her memory. A graveside memorial Service will be held at a later date at Merrickville Union Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home.