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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We will miss Joan dearly. Our condolences.
Your brother David and sister in law Jean
I love you aunty Joan and you were an phenomenal aunty to me. I love you with all my heart. Ill always remember you and you will always be in my heart. My aunty Joan is my inspiration to me. Aunty Joan you were and you still are my best, favorite aunty in the whole wide world. Aunty Joan was an compassionate aunty.
My deepest thoughts and my deepest condolences to my favorite uncle Jim, to Terri, Andrew and to Faye.
Love From your Niece Nicola!! Love You: A million Kisses and hugs!!
I am extremely close to my special aunty Joan. Auntie Joan will always be in my heart and I will never forget her because she is so precious to me. I love you Auntie Joan extremely much. Auntie Joan is so extremely special to me. Aunty Joan was a fighter and she fought hard. Aunty Joan I will always be with you. Aunty Joan was unique and she was special to me. I love you Aunty Joan extremely so much. Your smile will always be with me. You were my compassionate and beautiful #1 aunty in the whole wide world to me. I always say good night to you every night.
I’m extremely especially sorry for your lose Uncle Jim, cousins Terri and Andrew and Faye.
Our condolence to you Jim and your family,
We truly know Joan will be missed but are thankful for the pleasure of knowing her and seeing what a beautiful relationship you two shared.
Thinking of you at this time.
I met Joan and her family in 1970 and they were immediate friends, just loosing contact occasionally due to families moving,
They will always be regarded as family, and my deepest condolences go out to them all.
Sending love and our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will always be greatful that we got to know Joan and Jim and saw what an amazing and beautiful friendship Joan shared with our Mom and Dad (Jean and Irv Buttree). British, Bold and Beautiful, her humour, Witt, smile and carefree spirit will be remembered with many smiles. Sending hugs from our home in Edmonton to Jim, Terri and Andrew our hearts are with you all.
She was a canny lass, she will be missed by all the Long family.
Joyce, Pete, Caroline, Nicola, Stephen, Kalyna, Oriana, Halia
Uncle Jim, Terri, Andrew and Faye – Sending you our deepest condolences at this very difficult time. Auntie Joan will be truly missed by us all. xx
We’re very sorry for your loss Terri – your mother sounds like a truly special person.
Our deepest condolences Jim, Terri, Andrew and Faye from Irene and I as well as Carol-Anne and her family and Suzanne and her family.