1936-2022

Joan Margaret (Hamilton) Barr passed away peacefully with family at her side at Huron Shores Hospice in Tiverton on December 7, 2022 in her 87th year. She was the cherished wife of the late Jack Barr who predeceased her in 2010. Joan was raised on the 4th Concession of Kinloss. Joan leaves behind her daughters Jeannette (Gary) Fair of Kincardine, Susan (Henry) Van de Klippe of Kincardine, and her son Murray (Michele) Barr of Kinlough. Missed by her grandchildren Jason (Meagan), Lisa (Des), April (Mike), Jeffrey, Kyle (Madi), Chad (Tonia), and her great-grandchildren: twins Ethan & Evelyn, and Jackson and Patrick. Survived by her siblings Betty, Bruce (Margaret), Don, and Ross (Terri) Hamilton and her in-laws Eileen and Donald Barr, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Jane (Buckton) & Gilbert Hamilton, her in-laws John & Cora Barr, Doris & Morley Bushell, Russell, Barbara, Trixie, and Percy Barr.

Joan loved working on the farm with Jack. She was a faithful member of the Kinlough Presbyterian Church where she was the organist and treasurer for a number of years. She loved to quilt. She worked as a Home Care provider for many residents around the community and was always available to talk.

Due to Covid, a private family funeral will be held at MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow. Interment Greenhill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Huron Shores Hospice in Tiverton or the Kincardine & Community Health Care Foundation would be greatly appreciated.