On June 18, 2024, peacefully at Burwood Hospital, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony and Chris, Greg and Lorraine, Terry and Ann, Nick and Selma, and Kath and Alex. Treasured Ama of Johnathon; Lauren, Matthew, Amie, Tegan, Sam, Josiah, Paige, and Thomas; Max; Ashalyna, Yannich, and Ceryse; Raymond, and Hanna. A Special great-grandmother of Ava, and Ben; Rosa, and Bella; Nadia, Aleeza, and Ziya; Lorenzo; Connor, Paige, and Oliver. Loved oldest sister of Jim (deceased), Marie, Noeline, and Bernie, and loved by all the members of her extended family.

Rest in peace

Special thanks to all the friends, supporters, carers and colleagues who have been part of Joan’s long journey. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Joan Scott, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Messages may also be sent to miss.sprinkle3@gmail.com. In memory of Joan, the family would be grateful if donations were made directly to the Society of St Vincent de Paul. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, tomorrow (Friday) at 1.30pm, followed by burial at the Waimate Lawn Cemetery, 39 McNamaras Road, Waimate, on Saturday, June 22 at 12.00pm.