Joan Una Magee

Sister of the late George H. Magee (2000), Grace (2008), Annie E. Magee (2007), John R. Moffat Magee (1974), Philip A. Magee (2008).

Survived by her best friend of many decades Hendrika Ruger, her niece Linda (Magee) Pfaff (Mark) of London, Ontario and great-nephew Justin Pfaff of London, Ontario.

She earned a Master of Library Science Degree and worked as Children's Librarian at Willistead Public Library and later as Head of the Reference Department at the University of Windsor Library. She also taught Scandinavian Studies at the University.

Joan has written several books relating to emigration from different European countries to Canada. In 1992 she was awarded the Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation and in 1993 she was appointed Knight in “the Order of Oranje Nassau” by The Netherlands.

Joan was a life-long member of Riverside United Church. If you so desire, donations to Riverside United Church Outreach Fund would be appreciated.

Cremation has taken place and a burial service will take place at a later date at Victoria Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are entrusted to Walter D. Kelly Life Celebration Centre.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.walterdkellyfuneralhome.com for the Magee family.