Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital with family by her side on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Milton . Loving mother of Joanne Peterson (Larry) of Kitchener, Linda Paddock “Zagar” (Gord) of Sault Ste. Marie and Keith Vaillancourt (Stephanie) of Sault Ste. Marie. Proud Grandmother of Brandi (Scott), Allison, Chris (Sam), Tyler (Megan), Travis, Jordan (Brianna), Emily and Connor and seven great grandchildren. Sister of Glen Fizzell. Friends are invited to visit at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Thursday, November 24, 2016 between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. Funeral service in the chapel at 1 pm . Memorial contributions can be made to the Algoma Lung Association, SAH Cancer Care Fund or Diabetes Association. Donation of blood in Joan’s memory would also be greatly appreciated. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com.