19 December 1931 – 18 December 2019
19 December 1931 – 18 December 2019
PATON, Joan Ellen (nee Farquhar):
Peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice early hours of Wednesday morning on the eve of her 88th birthday, 18 December 2019. Dearly loved wife of Owen. Cherished mum and mother in law of Vicki & Tony Baxter, Donna & Ian Meuli, Philip & Dawn, and Sharon & Rob Needs. Adored Nana of Jeremy, and Brendon; Nicholas, and Anna; Libby, and CJ. Special great nana of Amber, and Cameron.
Donations to Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated and may be left at the service.
All messages to the Paton Family may be left on Joan’s tribute page eagars.co.nz/joan.
A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Monday 23 December 2019 at 10:30am, followed by a burial at Mangapouri Cemetery.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
A special soul that will be missed by all. Sending our love and warmth to Owen and family. Alan & Anthony
My heartfelt sympathy to Owen and family. Beautiful lady who will be by all. Love and hugs to all Glennys xx
Goodbye Sis. The keeper of all things family. We are going to miss you terribly.
My world is a lesser place now that Joan has gone. Terry.
Our deepest sympathy to you Owen and all the family, So sorry we can’t be with you all at this sad time,as we are in Sydney. Joan will be sadly missed by us all. Nancy and Kevin Smith.
Our sincere sympathy to Owen & family. Joan was a lovely cousin & we had endearing chats,her lovely chuckle will be fondly remembered. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Love Marion,Hugh & Families

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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