Joan Mary Meade

Joan Mary Meade (MacLeod) of Dartmouth, passed away on May 10th at the age of 87. Born on July 1st, 1931 to the late Lloyd and Jessica MacLeod, Joan grew up in Dartmouth and continued her education in Kentville where she trained to become a nurse. She was married in 1950 to the late Cyril Meade and they had five beautiful children together. Joan is predeceased by her parents Lloyd and Jessica; her loving husband Cyril; her sister Alma; and her brothers Art and Allen. She will be dearly missed by her children Pat, Bud, Mary Ann, Danny and Kenny; brother Gord; her 8 granddaughters; 4 grandsons; 20 great grandchildren; and extended family. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 15th from 4-7pm at Cruikshank’s Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St. The service will be held on Thursday, May 16th at 2pm at Cruikshank’s followed by interment at Camphill Cemetery. There will be a reception back at the funeral home following the interment. In lieu of flowers donations in Joan’s name may be made to the Diabetes Canada Association. To leave an online condolence please visit www.cruikshankhalifaxfuneralhome.com