Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, 4th September 2024, at Lauriston Care Centre. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved mother to Joanie, Leonard, Nicola, Ben, and Kathryn. Devoted Grandma to 13 Grandchildren, and 3 Great-Grandchildren. Special thanks to Joan's caregiver, Dyan Dashwood and Lauriston Care Centre staff for the love and compassion shown to Joan. A celebration of Joan's life will be held at Rosenvale, 363 Parklands Road, Te Awamutu, on Sunday, 8th September 2024, at 1:00pm, followed by a private cremation. All communications to The Walling Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.

Published by Waikato Times from Sep. 6 to Sep. 7, 2024.