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Joan Margaret McRae

March 30, 2014

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May 20, 1919 – March 30, 2014

Passed away peacefully at the Comox Valley Seniors Village in Courtenay, BC. Predeceased by her parents John and Harriett Hallam, siblings John, Tom and Mary (Ruttan), her husband Sandy and their son Tom. She leaves behind two daughters Nancy Carey in Courtenay and Peggy Halyk (Tim) in Brantford, Ont., as well as grandchildren Heather Halyk in Simcoe, Ont., David Halyk in Mt. Hope, Allison Brown in Comox, Andrea Halyk in Simcoe, Ont., plus great great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews in Ontario.

She had many interests and hobbies such as politics, oil painting, genealogy and doing volunteer work. She participated in the Horticulture Society and was Charter member of the Legion Auxiliary in Waterford, Ontario and held various positions in the Trinity Anglican Church in Waterford.

Her knowledgeable mind will be greatly missed.

Many thanks to all of her caregivers throughout the years.

Flowers gratefully declined. In consideration of Joan’s memory donations to the CNIB or charity of your choice would be appreciated.

A Funeral Service will be held at Comox Valley Funeral Home, 1101 Ryan Rd., Courtenay on Friday, April 4, 2014 at 1:00PM.



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