On 3 December 2019, peacefully at home, aged 90 years. Loving wife of the late Bruce Dowd. Mother and mother-in-law of Shelley and Greg Smith, Ron and Karima Dowd, and Briar and Kevin Mills. Nana of seven grandchildren and Super Nana of six great grandchildren. Will be greatly missed. A service for Joan will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 11 Vincent Street, Howick on Monday 9 December at 2.00pm.