Tuesday, October 22, 2024
The last time I saw Joan was Wednesday, the 16th, in Bowmanville hospital. She was sitting in a wheelchair . She had told the nurse to leave her there rather than transferring her to a chair. Joan never wanted to create a fuss. We talked about many things. How she missed the UCW meetings, how she wanted to go to the Christmas Bazaar to help out, how much she liked Ebenezer Church and their Zoom church services.She enjoyed that community and thought it rather special.
She wanted to know all about Irwin’s funeral and was sorry she had to miss it. Her pride in her daughters and a particular grandson was obvious.
She was worried about the cost of a care home and she said that she would prefer to die suddenly rather than have her life linger.
Joan was a kind, thoughtful, gracious, and courageous woman of faith. She was our friend and a supportive member of Ebenezer/Trinity UCW. Without any fuss, Joan will be remembered with joy, and thanksgiving. Our time spent with her will be treasured.
