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Joan Guild (carol)
June 7, 1943 - August 17, 2025
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A devoted member of the Order of the Eastern Star for 21 years, Joan served as Secretary and Worthy Matron of Similkameen Chapter #78 in Oliver, British Columbia, as well as Grand Martha of the Grand Chapter of British Columbia and Yukon in 2013.
In addition to her dedication to the Eastern Star, Joan was a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow and a previous member of Toastmasters International and Lions Clubs International, where she built lasting friendships and gave generously of her time and talents.
She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Charles; her daughters, Julie, Sharon, and Jennifer; and her grandchildren, Margaux, Ursula, Lawrence, Jeremy, and Jasper.
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Ltd.
The Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Wendy Chatfield
Relation: Fellow Eastern Star member
Glen and I send our thoughts and sympathies to Charles and the family.
From: Sylvester Towleh
Relation: Son-in law
My heartfelt sympathy and condolence to you. I’m so sorry about the passing of your wife my wonderful mother-in-law. Words of sympathy feel inadequate in expressing grief and sorrow for a loss so great and special. Sending you embrace and all my love during this difficult time.
From: Rod & Noreen Henderson
Relation: OES
We will miss her dearly.
From: Jennifer Towleh
Relation: daughter
Joan was the most loving and wonderful mother. Not only did she raise me to be independent, resilient and strong but also was a wonderful grandmother to my two children. She will be missed more than words can express.
From: Jeremy Towleh
Words cannot express the sorrow I and everyone else is feeling at the moment my grandma meant so much to me and I will never forgot the happy memories that she gave me and so many others.
From: Katheen Dodd
Relation: Eastern Star and a dear friend
I shall expect Joan will greet us all in Heaven and fill out our dues card. My condolences to Chuck and family. Many happy times because of Joan, she will be missed.
From: Jasper Towleh
Relation: Grandson
My Grandma was the most loving person. Not only did she fill my life with love and wisdom, but she also created memories that I will treasure forever. I will deeply miss and never forget my Grandma.
From: David Wooldridge
Relation: Friend
Joan will be missed for her wit, kindness and talents. I consider myself a friend and have appreciated knowing Joan for nearly 20 years. Charles I feel for you deeply and am in awe of how well you tried to care for Joan for the past years. Again I am sorry for your loss
From: Sharon Herder
Relation: Daughter
Thank you for always being an inspiration throughout your life and loving & living life to the fullest. Your love of family, strong work ethic, love of travel, food, literature and hospitality will be gifts I will forever cherish.
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