Martin, Joan Janet (MacKenzie) – born February 4, 1934 in Truro, N.S. Joan was the daughter of the late William and Jean (Pelton) MacKenzie and step-daughter of the late Elwin Barrett, Truro. Joan went to Toronto in the 1950’s and worked for Eaton’s for thirteen years and at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, both in the accounts office. She also worked for East York Community Care, taking care of seniors in their homes. Joan and her husband retired to Truro in 1994. She was a member of St. James Presbyterian Church and the Ladies Social Circle Group, as well as the Good Times Seniors Club at the Truro Legion and the Good Neighbours Club, Palmer Street. Joan was an active member of the Scottish Society of Colchester. She did voluntary work with Palliative Care at the Colchester Regional Hospital from 1998 to 2005. Joan loved to bowl, dance, travel and walk. She is survived by daughter, Valerie (Paul) Sheppard, Brooklin, ON; son, Don (Cathy), Toronto, Ontario; granddaughter Jennifer (Chris Stephens), Brooklin, Ontario; sister, Vannessa MacAloney, Parrsboro; brother Gordon, Truro. She was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Don; brothers, Don, George, Bill; and loving grandson, Paul. Visitation will be held from 7- 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1st with the funeral at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 2nd, both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro with Rev. Brian Ross officiating. Interment in the spring in Watson Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Kidney Foundation of Canada. On-line condolences and donations may also be made at: www.colchestercommunity.com Special thanks to the staff of 6B at the Q.E. II, Halifax and Barb Nickerson; also the incredible staff of the Mira Long Term Care Centre, Truro. A very special “thank you” to long time friend, Doris Grant, a “guardian angel” to the family.