83, died peacefully Sunday, May 19th, 2024 in Bowmanville Hospital, Bowmanville.

Born in Port Hope, ON, she was the daughter of Tom and Dorothy Turner.

Joan followed in the family tradition of becoming an educator and combined it with her interest in fashion and nutrition. She taught home economics at Stamford Collegiate in Niagara Falls before starting a family.

When the children were older, she briefly taught night school courses at Niagara College. She enjoyed gardening, sketching, sewing and relaxing at the cottage during the summer months.

Despite the progression of Alzheimer’s, she was always in good spirits, fully participating in activities and uplifting everyone in the retirement home with her pleasant nature and easy laughter. She is survived by her two sons, Steven (Jennifer), Toronto; Scott (Susan), Stouffville; three granddaughters, Callie, Kira, and Elizabeth; brother Ross (Jan), Barrie, ON.

She was dearly loved and will be missed and remembered fondly.

A service will be held at Morris Funeral Chapel, on Wednesday June 12th, 2024 at 11:00 AM, followed by a reception.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan's memory can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.