Passed peacefully from this world to the next one week after her 80th birthday on the morning of August 6th, 2008 at Oakville- Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Pre-deceased by her husband of 45 years, Gordon Matthew Carnall. Beloved mother of Doug Carnall (Oakville) and Chris Naslen (Toronto), mother-in-law of Jan Carnall (née Munroe) and John Naslen, grandmother of Alex and William Carnall (Oakville), aunt to Linda Gardner (née Carnall) of Baden, ON and Sheila Carnall of Kingston, ON. Joan's career as a medical secretary in the Oakville and Clarkson area spanned many years, where she made numerous friends and acquaintances through her work in that field. She was actively involved in her children's musical endeavours and made many more friends among the young people in the Oakville area and beyond as a result. Joan was an avid indoor horticulturalist, animal and bird lover, and was known to many over the years for her pursuits in those interests. An avid Blue Jays fan, she would follow every Jays game broadcast on radio or television as closely as she would follow the baseball pursuits of her two grandsons, Alex and William. Her personal sense of style combined with her interest in everyone she met exemplified her joy in life and will be remembered and cherished forever. In accordance with her wishes, a private family memorial was held following cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Oakville Humane Society.