Joan Ada Mann

Joan is survived by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren: Lynda (Roger), Jan (Doug), Erica (Ryan) Fiona, Cora, Gillian (Andy) Antonio, Gabe; Bob (Karen), Tanis, Aiden, Hannah, Chantelle (Matt), Dillon, Kaitlin, Lucas and Chris’s daughter Skylar. She is also survived by her sister, Margaret Greathurst of Littlehampton, England and sisters in law Vi Mann, and Laurie Gillies of Abbotsford, B.C., as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband George, son Christopher, and brothers Bill Braisier and Les Braisier.

Joan was born in Tooting, England on February 28, 1923. She married George Mann on August 25, 1945 and began married life as a Canadian “war bride”. Joan was happiest when cooking and gardening and looking after her family. Many of the memorable meals she created were recounted while recently celebrating her 95th birthday. Joan delighted in her grandchildren and great grandchildren and treasured her lifelong friendships with fellow war brides and her close friend Madeline Petrovich.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Concordia Hospital for the kind compassionate care extended to Joan and her family. Special thanks to granddaughter Erica Halmarson for providing care and comfort to Joan during her final years at Concordia Village.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place at Green Acres Funeral Home, July 7, 2018 at 2:00 pm.

Expressions of sympathy may be made in Joan’s name to a charity of choice.

Loved forever.