MACDONALD, Joan Elizabeth (nee Welch)-1918-2003. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 11, 2003. Predeceased by her husband John Macdonald. She will be sadly missed by brothers John (Marion), and David (Elaine) Welch. Mourned by her beloved daughter Sheila (George) and her garandchildren John (Lorraine), Katherine and Allison, also her cherished great granddaughter Victoria Joan. The family would like to thank Dr. Kendal and the staff of the V.H.A. Without their support we would not have been able to keep her at home. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Temmy Latner Centre, 700 University Ave., 3rd floor, Toronto M5G 1Z5. Friends may call at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home (6150 Yonge St., at Goulding, south of Steeles) on Thursday, February 13 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at the Church of St. Bonaventure, 1300 Leslie St. at 1 p.m., Friday, February 14.