Passed away peacefully at Ashburton, with her family by her side, aged 85 years. ‘ Now reunited with Bert, and Allan’.  Dearly loved wife of the late Bert.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Sue and Alan, Robin and Nicki, and the late Allan.  Loved Nana of Shaun and Lisa, Daniel and Jessica, and Louise; Gareth and Jamie, Cory and Maree, Georgia, Harrison, Lilliana, and Travis, and loved great Nana of her great grandchildren. Messages to 44 Albert Street Ashburton or 8 Milford Street, Waimate.  A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday June 12, commencing at 3.00pm.  Followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium