Joan Elizabeth McCormack Passed away peacefully on August 4, 2013 in Edmonton, Alberta with her family at her side. Joan was predeceased by her brother Doug McCormack, father Cambell McCormack and mother Juanita McCormack and her spouse Ross Lewis Thompson. Joan is survived by daughters Robin and Anita Hutchinson of Victoria, grandchildren; Morgan, Mathew and Drew and great grandchild, Kaetlyn. Joan worked as a LPN at Cumberland Hospital. In Joan's leisure time she enjoyed lawn bowling, painting and reading. Joan was a long term member of sororities in the Comox Valley. She was involved in numerous groups throughout the years and belonged to Eckanka. Joan loved walks with her beloved dog, Honey, spending time with her many friends and family and recently her time and travel with her friend Bob. She will be dearly missed by many. Flowers gratefully declined, if friends so wish a donation in her memory made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. A Celebration of Joan's Life will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 11AM from Comox Valley Funeral Home, Cremation and Reception Centre, 1101 Ryan Rd., Courtenay.