Joan Edith Bartley died peacefully at home with her family around her on March 10, 2018, in Victoria, BC. She was born on August 6, 1940, in Ilford, Essex, England.
Joan was predeceased by her twin brother John, mother Sarah Robson (nee Taylor), father Roy Robson and brother Alan. She is survived by her much-loved husband Jim Bartley, son Andrew Bartley (Faye), and daughter Terri Scott-Taylor. She also leaves behind her sisters Irene, Dorothy, Joyce (Pete), and her brothers Roy, Bill (Kay), Norman (Anna) Len (Irene), and Dave (Jean). She will be greatly missed by many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Joan married her wonderful husband on March 2, 1963. She was a homemaker for a number of years, calling the time spent with her children as her greatest joy. Joan, Jim, Terri and Andrew immigrated to Canada in 1969 and settled in Edmonton. Once the children were older, she went back to work, being employed as a secretary at Alberta Brewers Agents (BDL) for 20 years. She loved people and spending time with friends and family. Joan did not have grandchildren of her own but was “Nana Joan” to as many children as she could shower with her love. She put people at ease and drew them in with a great sense of humour, warm smile, and quick wit. She also loved to go for long drives with her husband, gardening, reading and rearranging her furniture.
In remembrance of Joan, we are planning a casual gathering of friends and family to reminisce and honour her life. Anyone who was touched by Joan’s warmth is welcome to come. The Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of the Royal Jubilee Hospital’s renal department and cancer clinic for the care and attention paid to Joan.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joan’s name to the Kidney Foundation or Cancer Society.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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I love you with all my heart Auntie Joan. You are my beautiful hero and I always celebrate your birthday every year. I still have the beautiful shawl you gave me for Christmas and I love it so much. I miss you so much. You are my star shine. I love you so much.