Joan Gardiner died peacefully in Victoria on 21 May 2025 at the age of 95 years. Predeceased by her husbands Dudley Edwards and Michael Gardiner, she is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Alethea and Rita, and her four grandchildren, Joseph, Chloe, Micah and Adam. Joan will also be greatly missed by her loving partner Robert Parker.
Joan was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1930, to Claire and Neville Wood-Wright. The family moved to post-war England in the 1950s and Joan worked as a secretary in the City of London, later joining Cunard as purser’s assistant on the Queen Mary. She subsequently worked as an executive secretary for the Iraq Petroleum Company in Baghdad. She continued her travels around the world throughout her life, spending time in North Africa, Australia, Canada, Spain and China. Joan settled in London in 1990, a city she loved. At the age of 93 Joan moved to Victoria to be cared for by her daughter, Rita.
A special thank you to Silvia and Rosita as well as the staff at Amica Douglas, for their loving care and kindness. They helped make her last 2 years fulfilling, peaceful and pleasurable.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada .
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Mary Tomdio
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Joseph Labulé Alethea, Joseph & the rest of the family, please accept my sincere condolences! Alethea & Joseph, though I did not get a chance to meet your mom & grandmother, I heard how loving she was to both of you & to the rest of the family. She was blessed with a long life, but I know from experience that you will miss her. I pray that God grants repose to her soul & I pray that He strengthens both of you & the rest of the family to go on with fond memories of her. Please, reach out to me if I can help in any way.
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Alsop,Nelson and Hodkinson family Rest in peace Auntie Joan,Our Thoughts and prayers are with Alethea, Rita and family’s at this very sad time
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Pa Forba and Family The Forba family offer sincere condolences to Alethea, Rita, Joseph and the rest of the family for the loss of their dear mother and grand mother. It was a pleasure to have met Ma Joan and we will miss her too. May her soul rest in peace.
Alethea Rita Joseph and all the family members, in this sorrowful time, i would like to extend to you my heartfelt condolences. I pray that God will grant you strength and peace during this difficult time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mama Joan lived a good life, The Lord saw that she was tired so He put his arms around her and whispered softly. “Joan come to me” The family will miss her dearly, but God takes only the best, remember the good memories she left behind and may her beautiful soul rest peacefully.