On February 20, 2024, passed away peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of Ernie, dearly loved Mum of Todd (deceased), Kyle and Junko, and Joanne and Ross Hardman, adored Granma of Olivia, Mckenzie, Ryan; Blake and Chiccita, Stacy and Brad, and much loved great-Granma of Finley, Able, and Angela, loved sister, and a friend of many. Sincere thanks to the staff of Diana Isaac for their compassionate care of Joan. Messages may be addressed to PO Box 79096, Avonhead, Christchurch 8446. A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, February 26, at 2.00pm, private burial thereafter.