Passed peacefully away after a short illness on September 21st, 2008, Joan Leah Francis, age 72 years. Predeceased by her mother Lillian (2000) her father Robert (1981) and many aunts and uncles. Leaving to mourn her aunt Hilda (Benmore), aunt Mary (Parmenter), also a very large circle of cousins, friends, and special friend Eileen Starr. She will be thoroughly missed by everyone. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Monday, September 22nd, 2008 from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service to be held from Barrett's Chapel on Wednesday, September 24th, 2008 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy donations in her memory may be made to Wesley United Church. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the online memorial guest book