Conrad, Joan - 81, of Port Medway, Queens County, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 30th, 2012 at Queens General Hospital, Liverpool. Born in Ashton Under Lyme, Lancaster County, England, she was the daughter of the late John and Violet (Newton) Nickeas. Joan was a former office manager for a book publishing company. She was a volunteer in her community, as well as treasurer of the bingo account for the Port Medway Fire Department. She loved to work on her computer, travelling, sewing and watching television. She is survived by husband of 50 years Wesley; Sons Stephan of Liverpool, John of Dartmouth; Sister Sylvia (Jim) Dorman of Vancouver, B.C. and three grandchildren Joanne, Jeffrey and Erica. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A private family service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the Port Medway Fire Department. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.