Peacefully passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 87 years of age. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of David (Lisa), late Mark, Catherine (late William) Riches, Christine (Jeff) Patrick and John (Rochelle). Proud Grama of Joshua, Jesse, Casile; Samantha (Trevor), Jennie-Lee, Johnny; Rebecca-Lynn (Erik), Vanessa; Justin, Jordan, Jacob; Jordanna and Alisha. Cherished GG of Leia, Madeline, Charlie, Avaeah, Emily, Norah and Nolan. Dear sister of late Doug (Judy) Mitchell and Bobby (late Marilyn) Mitchell and their families. Visitation will be held at Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Road, Bradford on Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 5 pm until the time of a funeral service at 6 p.m. followed by cremation. In Joan's memory donations may be made to Sick Kids Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.skwarchukfuneralhome.com.