Born Sunday April 26, 1936 in Toronto, Ontario and passed suddenly and peacefully from this world in her 88th year on Saturday September 30, 2023 at Huronview Care Home Clinton Ontario.
Dear mother of James Pitson (Daniella) and loving sister of Sandra MacDonald. Also mourning her loss are Elizabeth Tolchard (Andrew), John Scaman (Jennine) and Patricia Scaman Corfield. Joan will be missed by a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and classmates as well as her dear friends at Huronview Kaye and Teresa.
Joan was predeceased by her husband Roy Thomas Pitson, her parents, Delight Daniels and Alex Cowley, her step-mother Helene Cowley, her brother Colin Cowley, brother- in-law Frank MacDonald and her Beloved Aunt and Uncle, Evelyn and Jack Scaman with whom Joan resided throughout her teenage years in Goderich.
Joan graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1958 from St. Joseph’s Hospital, Toronto. She was proud of her profession and treasured the memories of her days in Nursing School. Joan spent many years working as a field nurse for the Ontario Crippled Children’s Society and as a Public Health Nurse. Her greatest joy was to spend time at her cottage and looked forward with great anticipation to the trips there with her son James. Joan was an avid life-long learner and enjoyed biographies, geographic and nature programs. She especially loved to go on the Huronview Bus outings.
The family would like to thank the Community Care PSW’s and Dr. Nadine Potvin and all the Huronview Staff for their compassionate, warm and professional care so freely extended to Joan. Thank you to Kelly and Bill Leddy. Their patience and understanding were a big reason that Joan was able to live independently for so long.
There will be a graveside service for Joan Sunday November 5, 2023 at 3 pm in the Maitland Cemetery, Goderich, with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, please remember Joan by making a donation to your local foodbank.
Joanie will peacefully rest with Jack and Evelyn, two people she loved very dearly.
Shared by Daniela Cotelici
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Daniela Cotelici
I met James’s mom back in 2006. At the time, she was living in Guelph. Almost every two weeks we drove up to help with her needs while also enjoying great moments of laughters. Around 2016 following a rather complex surgery James’s mom moved to Goderich. Throughout the years we have spent many special occasions together: Christmas, Esters, Birthday’s the Thanksgiving celebration and visits with family. She always looked forward to trips and used to ask: “Are you on it” :) Driving to the cottage was one of her favorite. Joan’s delightfully funny stories will remain as lasting memories. For over 30 years James managed to overcome many of his mom health related challanges, help her live independently while placing a glimpse of happiness into her life. I’ll miss her dearly! Joan, you may not be here anymore, but you will stay alive in our hearts! May your soul rest in peace! Daniela Cotelici common-law to James A. Pitson
Daniela Cotelici
I met James’s mom back in 2006. At the time, she was living in Guelph. Almost every two weeks we drove up to help with her needs while also enjoying great moments of laughters. Around 2016 following a rather complex surgery James’s mom moved to Goderich. Throughout the years we have spent many special occasions together: Christmas, Esters, Birthday’s the Thanksgiving celebration and visits with family. She always looked forward to trips and used to ask: “Are you on it” :) Driving to the cottage was one of her favorite. Joan’s delightfully funny stories will remain as lasting memories. For over 30 years James managed to overcome many of his mom health related challanges, help her live independently while placing a glimpse of happiness into her life. I’ll miss her dearly! Joan, you may not be here anymore, but you will stay alive in our hearts! May your soul rest in peace! Daniela Cotelici common-law to James A. Pitson
Shirley Erb
To Elizabeth and all of Barbara*s family My thoughts and prayers are with you.
MaryLee & Bruce Sutherland
As a cottage neighbour we got to know Joan during her many stays at her cottage. She was a lovely lady, quite a character, with numerous interesting and funny stories.
Joan, we will miss our yearly visits!
MaryLee & Bruce ❤️