At Hospice Southland Joan reached the end of her journey.
In true Joan style, she elegantly and peacefully passed away surrounded by her family.
Much adored mother and mother-in-law of Tony and Tina, Melanie and John, Helen and *Matt. Much loved Nana Mac of Izak, Louise, Courtney, Tangaroa, Ruby, and Great Nana Mac of Caleb, George, and TeKauenga.
A service to celebrate Joan's life will be held at Ascot Park Hotel, Invercargill on Monday 27th July at 11am followed by private cremation.
Messages to Tony McColgan 34 Gladstone Terrace, Invercargill 9810.
Dear Tony, Tina, Mel and families
It was a pleasure to have your wonderful Mum as a good friend for many years and it was comforting knowing she was able to remain at her home right through her brave journey and with no pain a blessing. We had some Good moments in recent weeks at her place and I was pleased to locate some sweetbread she (spoke about her fondness of them)though they are probably untouched and you will enjoy them hopefully and think of Joan’s love. She had shared her hope of a another to Australia though it wasn’t to be. Blessings, courage and love to you all .
Gaye Turner
To All of Joan’s Whanau, Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time, Joan was an amazing lady, loved by all. She will be very Sadly missed. Arohanui Marie & Smithy Kiore and Whanau xx