After a lengthy and courageous battle, Mom passed peacefully at home on Wednesday May 10 with her family, her Bella, and her very special caregivers, Ashley, Phoebe and Maria, by her side. As she demonstrated throughout her life, Mom battled 12 years with such grace, spirit and a gentle strength.

Having settled in Oakville after arriving from England in 1958, Joan was an active volunteer in addition to her work with her children's schools and activities. Many knew her as an admitting clerk at OTMH and some enjoyed her as a volunteer at the IODE Opportunity Shop. For 49 years, Mom was a member of the Angela Bruce chapter of the IODE where she held numerous positions including Regent. It was through this involvement that she became a keen competitor at the Oakville Curling Club, which endorsed her avid interest in all sports, including Premier League Football from the UK.

Joan leaves her husband of 62 years, Bernard, as well as her two children, Joanne and Michael. Joanne's family, husband Bob, grandchildren Brock, Natalie and Kyle, Zackary and wife Jamie, and their children Rachel and Lucas. Michael's family, wife Lorie, granddaughter Alicia and husband Bryan Odom, and their children Taylor and Alexander. Mom was known as "Gigi" to her great grandchildren and she will be truly missed!

Memorial donations will be generously accepted to the Juravinski Cancer Centre - BRIGHT RUN (Joanne Stacey) at 699 Concession St., Hamilton Ontario L8V 5C2 https://www.brightrun.ca/ or the Oakville & District Humane Society at 445 Cornwall Rd., Oakville, Ontario L6J 7S8 http://omhs.ca/

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral home in Oakville, Monday May 22 at 11 am.

"Terminal illness is a thief robbing you of someone you love. It is also a teacher – it teaches you about death, sacrifice, love, hope, grief, honour and dignity. But mostly, it teaches you about the value of living your life with joy each day you can."