Barbara Joan Avery

In Memorial

1927 – 2010

Joan passed away peacefully with her beloved dog, Shelby, by her side on Sunday, February 14, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Helen and Billy Ellis. Joan was predeceased by her husband, Duke and her brother, Dick Ellis. She is survived by her daughter, Helen McMaster (Lex) and her son, Richard Avery (Valerie). She also leaves her sister-in-law, Shirley Ellis and her nieces, Debbie Battler (Michael), Cathy McKinstry (Ken Wait), Barbara Gardiner (Doug), Pat Drury (Greg) and nephew, David Ellis (Catherine) and many great nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank all the staff and friends at the Kensington Retirement Residence for their loving care.

A Memorial Service will be held at ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Douglas and Broughton Streets, on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 2:00 pm with a reception to follow in the Kirk Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the S.P.CA., St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church or a charity of your choice.

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Posted by Obituaries on February 17, 2010     4 Comments

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  1. Liz Williams says:

    I have wonderful memories of fun and laughter with Joan., She will never be forgotten. Condolences to Richard and family.

    LIz Williams
    Australia

  2. Deirdre and Atholl Cropper says:

    We were so saddened by Joan’s passing, and glad that we had seen her just before Christmas. She was always upbeat and ready to laugh, a great inspiration to us all.
    May she rest in peace.
    Our condolences to Richard and all of Joan’s family.
    Atholl and Deirdre Cropper

  3. Sue Simard says:

    Joan was a very special woman and friend to me and also my family. She took my foster son under her wing and really nurtured him and made him feel important. We spent a lot of time together during her move and then afterwards as well. Joan was a kind and loving person. We shared so many laughs together and she was always ready to relax and just sit and talk. It was an honour to be her friend. She’ll be missed. Our condolensces to all of her family.

  4. Peter and Donna Sparrow says:

    We are sorry to hear of Joans passing. We all remember Joans warm and easy manner. Happy hour at the Sparrow and Avery homes was fondly remembered by mom (Gert).

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