Passed away at her home in Burlington on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at the age of 83. Predeceased by her longtime companion and friend Donald Sciamonte (2012). Predeceased by her husband Stafford (1969). Loved mother of Kerry and the late Chris (2021). Cherished grandmother of Christopher (Sam) and Summer Griffith (Cameron). Predeceased by sister Audrey (late Robert Archer). Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 485 Brant Street, (one block north of City Hall), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Friday, July 9 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery on Saturday, July 1 at 10:30 a.m. In accordance with provincial regulations, there is a limit to the number of visitors who may attend. Please RSVP in advance at www.smithsfh.com. If you are having difficulty with the online RSVP, please call the Funeral Home between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. All visitors are asked to wear a face mask. For those who wish, donations in memory of Joan to a charity of their choice would be sincerely appreciated by the family.