Obituary of Joan Crocker

Joan Elizabeth Crocker Joan died peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre on Friday, December 24, 2010 from a thyroid condition. She was the devoted daughter of the late Phyllis and Thomas (Doug) Crocker; sister of Keith; proud owner of Hamish and Monty; and a good friend to many. Joan was born January 24, 1957 in Toronto where she attended Bishop Strachan School '76, and the University of Western Ontario, Political Science '79. Joan's Public Relations career began at the Ontario Lottery Corporation, Queen's Parks Legislative Assembly PR and Managing Director of the Magna Canadian Scholarship Program. More recently, Joan launched a new career as the owner of the Ladybug B&B in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Joan loved the outdoors, gardening, skiing, camping and traveling to places where she followed her passion for food, cooking and wine. Family, friends, community and Canada were paramount to Joan and she will be best remembered for her dedication to her numerous volunteer commitments. Her generous volunteer career began at BSS as a member of the choir and Prefect of Grier House, followed by summers as a counsellor at Glen Bernard Camp. Joan was an active member of the Progressive Conservative Party, Board Member of the Ontario Duke of Edinburgh Awards Programme, and held numerous positions in the Junior League of Toronto, rising to President '97-98 and National Director of the Canadian Federation of Junior Leagues. Following Hurricane Katrina, Joan organized a team of volunteers and helped in the rebuilding efforts of New Orleans. Throughout her life, Joan's enthusiasm and commitment attracted a group of loving and caring friends who have been blessed to have known her. Together we will celebrate Joan's life at the BISHOP STRACHAN SCHOOL CHAPEL, on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at five o'clock. A special thanks to the dedicated team of nurses and doctors of the Critical Care Unit who cared for Joan at Sunnybrook. Memorial donations in Joan's honour can be made to: Sunnybrook Foundation, Bishop Strachan School, Junior League of Toronto, Canadian Paraplegic Association or Lyndhurst Lodge. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.