Dear Karen & family My parents are Wally & Esme Dent and have been lifelong friends with Joan since the days of the Criterion Hotel in the 60`s. It was my parents who introduced her to Alton and they all had such fun times. She was always Aunty Joan to my sister and I. When we visited NP we always went to see her and I'm so sorry we didn't know she had passed. We will always remember her sparkly personality, her cheeky laugh and her beautiful garden that she enjoyed so much. She will be so very much missed. Kind regards Tracey Dent

Condolences to all family, especially Karen and Nicole. I have wonderful memories of table tennis travels with Joan and in later years in Outdoor Bowls teams. Joan was a fun loving person to be with always. She will be missed as a very willing helper at our Paritutu Club. Take care in these times, thinking of you all with love. .

RIP Joan, a lovely lady full of fun and always had lots of jokes to tell

As a teenager I had the privilege to work with Joan at the then Kawaroa Baths for 3 summers. This was my first ever job and she took under her wing straight away. She was kind and always keen for fun and laughter I remember the time working with her fondly. I wish to pass on my codolences to your family at this time on behalf of myself and the whole Flavell Family.

RIP Joan. I will always remember your neigbourly kindness to my parents Joyce and Doug and myself. a kind and great humoured lady.

To Joan’s family, my deepest sympathy I will miss her. Margaret Gilbert

such a lovely lady will be sadly missed i was joan cleaner from omahanui home care enjoyed our talks and laughter joan was one of a kind

Lovely vivacious lady who always had a joke. RIP Joan

💕 Goodbye to a little cutie, a meeting with you always ended with a warm heart and some laughter. You had a fantastic family that surrounded you with wonderful love and support. You were a character and will leave a huge gap in many lifes. Rest in Peace Joan . x

True friends live forever. much love.

Got the vase. Will not need it to remember you! You and I had some great times together. I will miss you so, so much. Barbie X

Our deepest sympathies to Joan's family for their loss. We have been blessed to have had Joan in our lives as a wonderful neighbour and friend. A beautiful person who will be missed dearly. Richie and Sandra Cummings

You've been in our lives for so long Joan you'll be greatly missed, will miss your humour and laugh

Rest in peace Joan. I shall miss your lovely smile and humour at our monthly lunch dates. xx

Rest in peace Joan. I shall miss your lovely smile and humour at our monthly lunch dates. xx

Joan you will be missed by your bowling mates we will all miss the jokes & laughter Heather Johns

Rest in peace lovely lady.

Great friend and bowler, will be sadly missed. Rest in peace my friend. Joan Sturmey