Joan Alice (Kelly) Cooling

Joan was born on June 8, 1946 in Campbellton to the late Roy Kelly and the late Isabel Hamilton.

Joan graduated from Teacher’s College in Fredericton, 1966 and was an elementary school teacher for 33 years until her retirement from the Lord Beaverbrook School in 1999. She is survived by her son Derek (Tara), daughter Karyn, sister Judy (Brian), sister-in-law Della (Wade), grandsons Carter, Kayson and Cruz, nephews, nieces and extended family. Joan loved her time spent with others, whether it was in the teacher’s staff room after school, visiting family and friends or just catering to her children. She never missed an opportunity to chat and catch up on someone else’s life. Joan never missed a day of school, partly because of her commitment to her work and her students, but also because she was the bus driver for Karyn and Derek who attended school in Campbellton for their entire school life but never once road a bus. She loved reading, knitting, bowling and of course her favorite hockey team, the Boston Bruins. When she was able, she enjoyed going for extended, long and fast paced walks around the city. She loved attending church services and functions, and singing in the choir.

She is survived by her son Derek (Tara), daughter Karyn, sister Judy (Brian), sister-in-law Della (Wade), grandsons Carter, Kayson and Cruz, nephews, nieces and extended family. She was predeceased by her brother, Tom Kelly.

Visitation will be held at Maher’s Funeral Chapel, on December 13th from 1:00-2:00pm followed by the funeral service at 2:00pm. Cremation has taken place. Burial will be held at a later date.

Karyn and Derek would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to their aunt Judy for being by their mom's side through her difficult last years of her life, doing anything and everything to make Joan as comfortable as possible.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at mahercampbellton.com for the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Alzheimer’s Society or a charity of your choice are appreciated.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted in the care of Maher’s funeral Home, Campbellton.

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