On Monday, March 23, 2026, passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family; in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin, much loved and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Joy and Allan Lindsay, Carol Ruddenklau and Gerry Ward, Glenys Thornthwaite-Kennett, Diane* and Drew Chartres and respected friend of Peter Kennett and Peter Ruddenklau*. Much loved Granny of Paul and Sheree, Simon and Steph; Nicholas and Karina, Ben, Tony and Jes; Emily and Taylor, Kate and Scott; Tomas and Adam and a very special great-granny of Ryan and Amelia, Parker and Darcie; Drew, Jonty and Toby, George and Jack and Ruby; Jaedean and Chase and Ellie
"Treasured always. Remembered with love"
A service to celebrate Joan's life will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026 in the Tokomairiro Presbyterian Church, Union Street, Milton at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. The service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend. A livestream link will be available on Leishman's website. Donations to the Milton District Nurses may be left at the service. Messages to 33 Macandrew Road, Dunedin 9012.
(*denotes deceased)

Published by Southland Times from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2026.