Obituary of Joan Hutchinson

Hutchinson, Joan Audrey, 95 of Blomidon Court, Greenwich, formerly of Bridgetown, passed away on August 30, 2012 in Blomidon Court. Born in Calgary, Alberta on April 3, 1917 she was a daughter of the late Harry and Edith (Matsell) Farquhar. Joan was a giving and caring person, and will be well remembered for her many volunteer efforts in the church and community both in the Bridgetown area and in Bonita Springs, Florida; where she, and her late husband Les, spent many happy winters. Although Joan was an avid gardener, and had a passion for golf and scrabble, and competitions of any kind, her greatest love was family, especially the grandchildren. She very much enjoyed family get-togethers and reunions, and as soon as one gathering finished she was busy planning or lobbying for the next one. She will be dearly missed by friends and family. Joan is survived by her daughter, Beverly (William) Lewis; daughter-in-law Margaret "Peggy" Hutchinson; sister, Shirley (Douglas) Sawyer; brother, Donald (Dorothy) Farquhar; grandchildren, Brian Lewis, Peter (Bev) Lewis, Ian (Sonya) Hutchinson, Alan (Linda) Hutchinson, Susan (Paul) Andriopoulos, Bruce (Cindy) Hutchinson; sister in-law, Madeleine Farquhar; fifteen great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Leslie; son, Burnie; brother, Ben; and two great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Kaulbach Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Bridgetown. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, September 3rd in the William Black United Church, Bridgetown, Rev. Janis Campbell officiating. Following a private interment at Riverside Cemetery, Bridgetown; the family will greet friends at a reception in the Church Hall. Family flowers only please. Donations in Joan's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Charity of choice.