Obituary of Joan E. McKinnon, New Waterford

Joan McKinnon, 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at New Waterford Hospital. Born in New Waterford, she was a daughter of the late James and Patience (Allen) McKinnon. Joan held many jobs over the years and was very creative in her works. At one time, she was employed by the town of New Waterford to help beautify the community by painting all the signage in the area. Surviving are brothers, James A. Jr., and Dan T., both of New Waterford; close friends, Florence, Russell, John, and the McNeil family; nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Louise MacKenzie and best friend, Vi Cadden. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and guidance of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. A funeral service will be held at a later date in Calvin United Church, New Waterford, with Rev. Duncan Roach officiating. Burial will follow in Union Grove Cemetery, Scotchtown. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.