Joan Bowers passed away at Hospice North Hastings on August 10, 2022 at the age of 94 following a lengthy illness. Joan was born in Darlington, England on January 31, 1928. During the war, Joan met and married Sandy Bowers and subsequently moved to Canada with him when he returned. They made their home in Bancroft where they raised their family and where Joan has resided ever since. Joan will be lovingly remembered by her children: Edith (& Norm), Ken, Bill (& Linda), Sandra (& Leon), Murray (& Carol), Cindy, Glenn and John (& Sherry) and by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Joan was predeceased by her daughter, Joanne, by her son Geoffry, by her son in law, John, by her daughter in law, Christine, by her brother, Brian and his wife Elsie and by her parents, Leamen and Jane Midcalf. Joan spent many years working at Kelusky's Local Florist assisting Yvonne. Her family is her legacy and they meant everything to her. May she now enjoy the company of those family members who went before her.