Suddenly passed away on Monday, November 30, 2009 in her 78th year. Dearly loved wife of Edward for 58 years. Loving and devoted mother of Cheryl Hapanovich, Marsha Ribic (Kimberly), Nancy Maahs (Darrell) and the late infant Kenny. Proud and cherished grandmother of Allison Fabbro, Kara Ribic (Elijah), Carly Ribic, Nicholas and Jacob Irwin. Great grandmother and treasured playmate of Logan Fabbro. Daughter of the late Ranerio and Mary Tombari. Dear sister of Ron Tombari (Angela) and Donna MacKay (late Frank). Beloved sister-in-law of the late Olga Seccareccia (Ormen) and Walter Hapanovich (Dale). Joan will be missed by her dear aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Joan lived her life devoted to her family and we will forever miss our pillar of strength, our advisor and our confidante. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Thursday evening from 6-9 pm. Funeral Mass to be celebrated from St. Jerome Catholic Church on Friday, December 4, 2009 at 10 am. Rev. Hamish Currie officiating. Cremation to follow with interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the New SAH Fund or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be offered at www.MeM.com
