Passed away peacefully with family at her side on Tuesday, August 27th, 2019 at Extendicare Peterborough in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Maurice Cole. Proud mom of Kathryn Forsyth, Dr. Bruce Cole (Lee Hausmann) and Dr. John Cole (Darlene Patterson). Cherished grandma of Allison, Eric (Jaime), Tanya (Derrick), Bradley (Collette), Michael (Lauren), David and Sarah and great-grandma of Nathan, Cole, Ella, Grace and Hunter. Dear sister of Carol Farmer (David) and the late Enid Dawson (Howard), Douglas Connor (Joyce) and Glenn Connor. Predeceased by her parents Howard and Hazel Connor (nee-Salisbury). She will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 13th, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a Memorial service on Saturday, September 14th, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at the COMSTOCK-KAYE LIFE CELEBRATION CENTRE, 356 Rubidge Street. In honour of Joan, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Wildlife Foundation would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.comstockkaye.com