Joan Madeline Grigg passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on August 2, 2023. Joan was predeceased by her parents, Laura and Bruce and her brother Ken. She is survived by her brothers . Allan (Ann) Grigg and Ted (Bev) Grigg. She was Aunt to Terry (Carol), Todd (Michelle), Trudy (Doug), Patty (Dave), Janice (Dan), Brian (Sue), Debbie (Dale), Jeff (Doris). Great Aunt to Ashley, Sarah, Trevor, Melissa, Katie, Amanda, Derek, Meghan, Hannah, Larissa, Tyler, Brandon, Chelsea and Jordan.
Joan Grigg was born in Goderich on March 11, 1934. After she finished her schooling, she started working at a local law office – where she clerked and maintained the finances for 48 years. Based on her work within the law offices and managing many estates for local residents, she was well known in the Goderich community. Joan was an avid Toronto Maple Leafs fan but not a fan of current management. She attended the Stratford Festival for many years – during one premier opening she even met the Queen!! She was also a defender of all living creatures – domestic or wild, there were no animals that she did not care for passionately. Joan was never blessed with her own children but she was an amazing Aunt to her 8 nieces and nephews and all of their children and their grandchildren as well. She always recognized everyone’s birthdays and, as long as you were still in school, you would receive a birthday card in the mail with Aunt Joan’s birthday wishes (and a little something extra). She was a true character and we will all miss the many conversations we had with her when visiting – conversations that often elicited many “Aunt Joanisms” – true and frank reflections on the state of politics, sport, modern culture or any other topic that was discussed. We are all sad to lose her but definitely stronger and blessed for having had her in our lives for so many years. The family would like to thank the staff at Huron Hospice for their professional, warm and friendly manner in which they provided care for Joan during the last weeks of her life. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations to be made to Huron Hospice (www.huronhospice.ca) or Ontario SPCA and Humane Society ([email protected]).
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Barb Lassaline
My heart is so sad to learn of Joan’s passing. I had the pleasure working with Joan at Prest and Egener from 1975 until 1980. So many wonderful memories and I have thought of her many times. We both shared the love for animals and nature. Rest in peace my dear friend and may your family find comfort in the many cherished memories you share with your loved ones.
Barb Hayden
So very sorry to read this obituary. Sending sympathies to all of her family, and friends.
I was one of the law clerks who followed after Joan’s retirement at the Goderich law office. A few times I would have to obtain an ‘old’ estate file that Joan had completed, and her penmanship was awesome. I’m sure that her notes and cards sent were a pleasure to read. Whenever she dropped into office, she was always interested in what, and how things had changed from when she had worked there.
May great memories of Joan help you all through the days, and months ahead.