Joan Embree
1933-2021
Joan Elizabeth Embree, November 3, 1933 – September 26,
2021.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our
beloved aunt, Joan Embree. Joan went home to God in the early morning
of Sunday, September 26th. She was a daughter of the late Alexander
and Janet Embree (Clark) of Westville. Joan was predeceased by her
brothers, Lawrence and William Embree and her sister, Muriel Boyce.
She is survived by many nieces, one nephew, and many great nieces and
nephews.
Joan, by career, was a school teacher and children learned
not only school lessons but respect and kindness for others in her
classroom. Joan was always taking care of others and spent her life in
service of all people she loved and those who needed a helping
hand.
Being a very religious person, she held her Catholic faith
close to her heart and always walked the path of a devout Christian.
Joan never married but surrounded herself with many lifelong
friends.
Joan was close to all her siblings but there was a special
bond between her and her sister. There were many family meals with
Muriel, Ray, GayleMarie, Barry and Leah. Although Joan did not
partake, she loved to watch the after-dinner matches of 45s. After the
games, she would make her way to Stacia’s for a cup of tea
and a chat before going home to her beloved cat,
Handsome.
Joan loved to drive; it was her comfort in later life to be
able to go for daily drives with her caregivers.
Joan’s passing will leave all who knew and loved her with a
heavy heart.
Funeral mass 11am Tuesday, October 5, in Church of the Holy
Name, Westville, with Father Peter MacDonald presiding.
As per N.S. COVID-19 restrictions, all attendees must
wear a mask and show proof of full vaccination. Burial
in the Parish Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the
Church of the Holy Name. Arrangements are under the direction of R.H.
Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joan Embree 19332021..
Death notice for the town of: New-Glasgow, Province: Nova Scotia