Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in Rotorua on 16 October 2019, in her 93rd year. Loved wife of the late Alex. Loved mother and mother-in-law of James (Jim) and Sue. Loved Nana of Bronwyn and Gavin, Ian (dec.), Megan and Mike.  Loved Great Nana of Micaela, Odyssey, Lexi (dec.) and Liam. A short, but great fight. Joan’s funeral will be held at 2pm, Monday 21st October, at the Rotorua Crematorium Chapel, Sala St.