Age 86, passed away peacefully, February 14th, 2023 with family at her side. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, November 29, 1936, the fourth and last child to Violet and Clifford Doherty. Predeceased by her brothers Jim and Bob and sister Betty. Beloved wife of the late Ernie Preece of 56 years. Although they never had children of thier own, Joan and Ernie enjoyed spoiling many nieces and nephews, plus great nieces and nephews. Joan lived a full life as a wonderful daughter, wife, aunt, and friend. She worked for 23 years at Valley City Manufacturing in Dundas, Ontario, retiring at the age of 64. Along with her husband Ernie they started the Hamilton Studebaker Chapter and spent many hours at car shows. Joan was known for her entertaining stories which she loved to repeat often, her love of animals, great sense of humor, puzzles and trashy magazines. A rare combination of someone who had a love for life and a firm understanding of what was important. Joan will be fondly remembered by both family and friends. Friends will be received by the family on Friday, February 17th from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, where Joan’s Service will take place on Saturday, February 18th at 10:30 a.m. Private burial will take place. Donations to the Heart & Stoke Foundation or Humane Society are welcome.
Will Always be remembered with love, Happy Valentine’s Day Auntie, give your sweetheart a big hug from us
We always called her Auntie Joan and enjoyed seeing her and Ernie especially at car shows. Fly high sweet lady 💕
Krista and family. I remember you speaking of your Aunt Joan, how much she was loved. My thoughts and prayers are with you all hugs
Great neighbor, great lady, 👍💕💕 say hi to Ernie for us,
Our sincere condolences to Krista and all of Joan’s family. It’s me, Joanie P, a friend since the 1970’s and with Ernie, godparents to both our children. So many years of wonderful memories of our times spent together. Together again with Ernie, for eternity.
My sincere condolences on the loss of a very special lady.
My husband Paul and I met Joan and Ernie at a car show and a friendship blossomed from a mutual love of classic cars. Paul and Ernie went on many assignments with the aim to find something for the next day’s issue of the Spectator. Two very special people will be missed and losing Paul recently just reinforces to me that friends and family are important. Hugs to the family in your loss and I am very happy to have attended Joan’s service today.