November 4th, 1932 - Wednesday, February 14th, 2024

On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in her 92nd year, Joan Beverly Anne Edwards, B.A., BEd, MEd, passed away in Whitby, Ontario.

Joan is survived by her children Michael (Cheryl), William Jr (Colleen), Margaret, Edward (Cathy) and Melinda; and her siblings Douglas and Susan.

She was the loving Grandmother of eight and Great Grandmother of ten.

She is predeceased by her parents Marguerite and Michael Hickey. Her husband of 62 years, William Sr, passed in 2015. She is now reunited in heaven with her children John, Patricia and Mary, as well as her siblings Catherine, Lionel, Michael, John, Gerald, Glen and Ronald.

As a graduate of the University of Toronto and OISE, Joan’s professional career was a labour of love. She was employed by the Oshawa Public Library Board and Durham Region RC Separate School Board. Joan was a proud member of the Retired Teachers of Ontario.

Her volunteer activities included being a founding member of the Oshawa Jaycettes, active in Girl Guides of Canada for 27 years, Whitby Public Library Board Chairman and a member of the Catholic Womens League since 1961.

Joan enjoyed travel, golf, all crafts, gardening, bridge and cooking for family and friends. She participated in these passions into her later years and had many friends in the quilting guild.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation is appreciated.

Visitation will be Sunday February 25 from 6-8pm at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL at 110 Dundas St East, Whitby. A funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 am on Monday February 26 at Holy Family Parish at 91 Ribblesdale Dr, Whitby..