Joan Marie Atwell
1948-2021
It is with broken hearts that the family of Joan Marie
Atwell, 72, of Kentville, announces her peaceful passing, surrounded
by her loving family on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Born in Kentville,
Joan was the oldest child of Beatrice (Wallace) Buckley, Kentville and
the late Rupert Buckley. Joan retired from Weavvex after 42 years.
Some of Joan’s favorite memories were Sunday dinners with
family and her trips to Ontario with her mother. She enjoyed playing
bingo and spending time with her friend Clara. Joan was a devoted
mother to six children who she reminded daily of her love for them.
Joan is survived by her mother, Beatrice Buckley, Kentville; sons,
Mike, Aylesford; Tim, Kentville; Larry Jr., Wolfville; daughters,
Carol (Bill) Keddy, Ont.; Sheri, Kentville; Angela (Jeff) Hebb,
Coldbrook; grandchildren, Amanda, Billy, Casandra, Michael, Felicia,
Jayden, Serenity, Joshy, Emma and Zoë; nine great
grandchildren; sisters, Shirley (Brian) Keddy, Cambridge, Barb (Ron)
Francis, Sherbrooke Lake; brothers, Dave (Dora) Buckley, Halifax;
Kenny, Kentville; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She
was predeceased by her loving husband, Larry; father, Rupert Buckley;
brother, Brian Buckley; sister, Christine (Buckley) Hudson and
granddaughter, Olivia Atwell. The family would like to thank Dr. Matt
Targett and Dr. Musgrave for their care. The family would also like to
thank Dr. Ann Gordon and the ICU team at the Valley Regional Hospital,
with a special thank you to RN Sidney for her exceptional care and
compassion. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation,
by request. A private funeral service will be held in the White Family
Funeral Home, Kentville. Interment will take place in the Elm Grove
Cemetery, Steam Mill. A video webcast of the service will be available
at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Donations in memory may
be made to Hope for Wildlife. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted
to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
For on-line condolences, inquires and to view the video webcast of the
service, please visit:
www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Joan Marie Atwell 19482021..
Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia