Joan Edith Barker

IN MEMORY OF

JOAN EDITH BARKER

(NEE MAIDLOW)

Joan, Jo, Joanie, Mom and Nana.  All of these were titles given to one incredible woman.  After suffering a massive stroke last week, Joan passed away peacefully in Royal Victoria Hospital on Thursday, August 27, 2015.  Joan was predeceased by the love of her life Fred (Ted), aka Teddy Bear.  Beloved mother of Stephen (Susan), James (Lisa) and Lynn (Gregory).  Cherished nana of James, Kimberley, Christopher (Angela), Alisha, Tabitha, Joshua, Jacob and Tyler.  Recently earning her title as great grandmother to Benjamin.

Joan was an active member of the Allandale Seniors Center and could be found playing carpet bowling or cribbage at the center with all her friends.  Saturdays were reserved for a fun afternoon or wine, cheese and an intense game of dominoes in her dining room along side her best friend and companion of the several years Robert (Bob) Godfrey.

I’m Free

Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free;

I took His hand when I heard Him call;

I turned my back and left it all.


If my parting has left a void;

then fill it with remembered joy.

My life’s been full, I savored much;

good friends, good times,
a loved one’s touch.


A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss;

ah yes, these things, I too, will miss.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief

don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your hearts and share with me;


God wanted me now, He set me free.            

AMEN.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation www.heartandstroke.on.ca   would be greatly appreciated.