Joan was born in Sydney, Cape Breton, January 21, 1945 to the late Inez (Nicholson) and R. A. Taggart. Sister to Harry (Francis) and Roberta (Donny). Joan grew up in Halifax and after high school began a life long career with MT&T. Joan was active in her church, local TOPS chapter, and life member of Telephone Pioneers of America. Her home was a welcome place and she was happy when able to host friends and neighbours.
Joan will be greatly missed by her husband of 42 years, J.W. Macleod formerly of Sunnybrae; her sons Derek (Catherine), James (Angela) and George (Shu Wei); grandchildren Madeline, Claire, Norah, Brooke, Morgan, to whom she was the beloved “Nana”. She will be missed by many friends who were angels to her as she was to them. Joan faced a difficult diagnosis with courage and faith and her family is proud and deeply grateful for her.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 9, at 1 pm in Calvin Presbyterian Church, 3311 Ashburn Ave with reception to follow.
Donations to Calvin Presbyterian Church
Contact:
3311 Ashburn Avenue
Halifax, NS B3L 4C3
Telephone : 902-455-7435
Email:
or Beacon House, Sackville
Beacon House, 470 Cobequid Road, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, B4C 4E8 902-864-3025
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