Joan Marina Bywater 

I'll always remember our Gammy as the person you could go to for the best cup of tea and apple pie. She always showed she cared through little things like cutting out newspaper clippings of things I was interested in or knitting me something and even learned how to use chat on her new phone just to keep in touch. I am grateful for all the good memories we shared over the years as a family and that she was able to spend time with my daughter (her great grand daughter) before she passed so suddenly. We will miss her terribly.

Joan Bywater
How sad to hear of Joan’s passing on Easter Sunday. My thoughts and love are with the family she loved so much. So many memories come flooding into my mind when I think of Joan who I knew for about 30 years. We had so many cups of tea walks and talks together.
Joan always talked about family and how blessed or lucky she was whenever we met.
Joan was full of Joy, always a warm smile on her face, laughter and lots of plans for the next outing. Joan would try anything. We went kayaking in the big ocean surrounded by seals, climbed mountains, painted together, tried our hand at pottery. So much fun never expecting perfection, just the fun and joy of doing something daring or fun and enjoying life.
Joan often said I am living my second childhood and having so much fun.
She loved the ocean, the walks, flowers, friends, family, the grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved her book club and reading and always had plans of what to read or write next. She loved her church gathering and often came up with thought provoking questions. Joan loved words, she loved the English language she loved her crossword puzzles. Joan would most probably like to correct my grammar right now. (smile)
As I think about Joan, I can only think happy thoughts. She loved life and made the most of everything. I could ramble on, but I am sure all of you reading would be saying the same things.
A very special thing about Joan in all the years we chatted never once did I hear gossip or a bad word about any of the people she knew. She simply loved everyone.
What more could you ask from a friend. We will all miss her.

I'm so glad to have had Joan join my Seniors' Centre Without Walls program back in 2020. What a ride we had! Joan was among the first folks to hop on to their telephones and get social during COVID and she consistently shared herself with us over the years in all sorts of areas, including our Art program, learning about nature, history, sciences, and philosophies, and of course, an unforgettable part of our radio theatre program. I was always excited to have Joan on the line and it was a great privilege to receive her ongoing support and inspiration. Thank-you for the amazing times we had together. We will dearly miss Joan as a loving member of our community.

P.S. this is one of Joan's art pieces she had sent over to me towards the end of my work with the SCWW, I believe it was inspired by one of the poems we had written in the SCWW poetry club

Dear Joan.
As I write this with tears in my eyes, I am looking back at all the years I have known you. Almost 67 years, it was when your twins Dave and Gary were Chrisetening, Ron and I had just started dating that I first met You, Roy, and Jackie. That was the start of our families friendship.
Though you and Roy moved to Canada both our families have enjoyed a very close bond, sharing Weddings, holidays and births along the way.
Holidays abroad and very special holidays on Britain's canals, also the fantastic Weston-super-Mare were Joan and Roy would hire a holiday flat on the sea front and we would go and visit them, in between time they would stay with us and we would go on trips around to visit other family members.
As we all have grown older the trips to and fro became less and less so we all look forward to regular phone calls to keep up with family news and just to have a chat.
Thank you Jackie for bringing your Mum to Winterbourne last year, it was a very sad time but boy we had some laughs.
Goodbye Joan, Take care, love from Betty.

I was very sorry to hear the news that my Aunt Joan had passed. Although geographical distance meant I did not know her well, I did get to see her last year when she and Jackie visited England, and for that I am grateful. My lovely sister who lived in Chicago kept in closer touch with Aunt Joan and always spoke very fondly of her. If Jane were alive today she would be upset and have more memories to share. I am holding her family in my thoughts.

Joan was a cherished member of the White Rock & Surrey Writers’ Club and will be dearly missed. She was a talented and humorous poet who excelled at writing haiku. I was fortunate enough to have met her a couple of years ago when she recited her work at the Autumn Verses poetry recital. My deepest condolences to Joan’s family.

I met Joan at her daughter Jackie’s art studio Tiggys. She always has a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. Whether she was participating in the class or behind the desk knitting her latest creation, we could be guaranteed to hear “Jackie I’m going to put the kettle on would you like a cup?” Taking care of her daughter in any small way she could.
Joan’s faith was strong and she had many friends in her community. Her loss will be greatly felt by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her. My deepest condolences to her family

Joan was a wonderful presence in our online programs. For nearly six years, she has participated in acts of kindness and connection within our clubs and groups. She formed many friendships both online and over the phone, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. We were saddened to hear of her passing. May she rest in peace and be remembered always.

Joan will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. I offer my sincere condolences to her family and friends. I met Joan a few years ago through the programs and events she attended at Brella Community Services Society (formerly Seniors Come Share Society). She was truly cherished by both staff and fellow participants, known for her positive spirit and genuine gratitude for every opportunity to connect and engage. Joan especially enjoyed programs like Digital Art, Literature, and You Be the Judge, always participating with enthusiasm. When a trip to A Rocha was announced, she was among the first to sign up, eager to be part of the experience. Joan’s warm smile and kindness left a lasting impression on everyone around her, and she will be fondly remembered. Sending hugs to you and your family.

Sincerest condolences to Jackie, Norb and family. Your mum was certainly one of a kind, with such a love for living life to the fullest. What a beautiful way to leave at Easter, to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. RIP Joan 🙏.

Joan, Jackie’s mum, was always happy to join her daughter in whatever adventure the day may take, a day out shopping or sitting behind the desk at Tiggy’s with her knitting needles going. She always seemed to have almost a “sing-song” to her voice and a warm smile. She had a young-at-heart vibe and I’m sure will be surely missed by her growing family. RIP Joan, you were well loved.