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JOAN WATSON Obituary

JOAN ORMSBY WATSON (nee VOKES) December 2, 1920 - April 13, 2014 Joan passed away peacefully at Toronto Grace Health Centre in her 94th year. Daughter of the late Oliver Watson Vokes and Violet Beatrice Ormsby Vokes and step-daughter of the late Dorothy Isobel Vokes. Predeceased by her husband Melvin Thomas Watson and brother Miles Vokes. Survived by her sister Nancy Vokes MacLennan (Angus), of Keswick, children Thomas of San Diego, CA, Donald (Barbara) of Hamilton and Joan Young (Terry) of Richmond Hill. Also survived by her cherished grandchildren Lindsay, Christopher and Amy, as well as her nieces, nephews and their offspring. Joan's strong spirituality saw her through decades of struggle with several cancers. A gifted graduate of The Ontario College of Art in 1940, she exhibited a talent for dress design. Her career as a highly sought after bride's counselor for The Robert Simpson Company spanned many years. She was a very loving and kind human being who shared her wonderful sense of humour so freely. Her many years as a cottager on Snake Island, Lake Simcoe from 1935 - 1988 brought her great joy and, with a large circle of neighbouring friends, there was always cause for good times. Following cremation by Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, a private family gathering will be held in June to honour Joan's life. If desired, memorial donations may be made to her favourite charity, The Toronto Humane Society (www.torontohumanesociety.com /tribute.htm) or alternately, The OSPCA (www.ontariospca.ca). Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com

Published by Toronto Star on Apr. 15, 2014.

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Joan was a much loved family member and friend who I loved dearly...she was a charming, very inspiring, beautiful woman with a great sense of humour who broughtt much joy to my life...in fact, some of the happiest times I can ever remember.. She was a great friend to my late parents, who also loved her very much...Dear Joan, Tom, and Don, Lindsay, Chris and Terry, so very sad for your loss...may she rest in peace. xo

Lorna Goodwin

April 15, 2014

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