Joan Vallis

On February 23, 2026 Joan (Cake) Vallis passed peacefully away at her home at the age of 91 years. While the loss is deeply felt by her family we celebrate her happy and content 91 years of life. Joan was born January 24, 1935 in Lamaline, Newfoundland, daughter of Gilbert and Emily (Foote) Cake.

While at teachers training in St. John’s she met the love of her life , Leonard Vallis from Coombs Cove. Following teacher training in St. John's, she went to teach in Cox‘s Cove and then to Lamaline. Len’s teaching career was short and he soon went to Halifax to pursue business adventures and Joan joined him. Soon after they returned to Lamaline to be married and then back to Halifax to raise a family and enjoy 70 years of married life.

Throughout this time Joan loved to entertain and she hosted many food filled, fun times at their cottage on Piggott Lake, NS. Joan’s guests were sure to leave with full bellies and full hearts. Joan's connection with the Foote family of Lamaline was strong and evident throughout her life. She kept regular contact and dearly loved all the cousins and extended family. Joan and Len would travel to Newfoundland regularly to visit their beloved family in Coombs Cove, Lamaline and Conception Bay South.

Joan found employment in Halifax at Neima‘s jewellery store, her congenial personality, and her love for meeting people contributed to her success in this job for several years. Throughout her life she was an expert shopper with bargains searched for in any town, city or country that she visited. No store was overlooked and never a full price did she pay. When she wasn’t shopping for the bargains, Joan enjoyed years of bridge with many special friends.

Church played an important role in Joan's life and she was a dedicated member of her church’s Mothers Union for many years. She was devoted to her faith and dedicated to her family. Joan was the kind of person others wanted to be around. Consequently, she had numerous friends.

Predeceased by parents in law Garfield and Elsie Vallis, her brother George (Edna), sister Stella (Jack Elfred), step father Linus Green. Granddaughters, Brianna Vallis, Jessica Borden, son-in-law Bob Borden. Sisters-in-law Maisie (Reg), Mae and Mona (Matt) and Brother in law Alfred Crews. Left with loving memories are her husband Leonard, daughter Cheryl, sons Greg (Sherry), Darryl (Jennifer), grandchildren Robert (Shelby) and Taylor Borden, Brent and Colby Vallis, Corey and Ryan Vallis, great grandchildren Lincoln and Dallas Borden, Sisters; Ruth Crews and Barbara (Merv) Rideout and many nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held Monday, March 2,2026 at 11:00 am at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Birch Cove. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

There will be a livestream of the service (https://joan.dagleymedia.com/).

Memorial Donations may be made to CNIB or a charity of your choice.

The family of Joan Vallis would like to thank their lifelong friend and family doctor Ernie Johnson and Joan’s caregivers Helen, Janeen and Karen. Your kindness and compassion will long be remembered. Also, thank you to the many people who extended love and prayers, meals and hugs to all of us. Thank you to all the people of St. Peter’s Anglican Church.