Peacefully, on November 20, 2009 at 86 years of age at Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital. She was a resident of Huron Lodge. Beloved wife of the late Marcel (1999). Cherished mother of Patricia and husband Andrew Gervais, Tom and wife Judy Digou, Dorothy (Dolly) Digou and the late Timothy Digou (1985). Loving grandmother to six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Dear daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret Tickner. Beloved sister of Kathleen Hyttenraugh, the late Stan Tickner and the late Irene Vermette. Joan was an active member of The Neighbourhood Bowling League 5 Pin at the Playdium Recreation Centre. If you so desire, donations to the Alzheimer Chapter of Windsor and Essex County or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Visitation Sunday 3-5 and 7-9pm. Funeral Monday 11:30am at Families First Funeral Home & Tribute Centre (519-969-5841) 3260 Dougall Ave. Cremation to follow.