Peacefully, in the care of Edith Cavell Hospital, on Monday, 1st February 2016, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Pat Manson and the late Ken Shearer. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Janet and Bruce Anderson; and Marion and Hamish Furneaux. A loved mother and Nana to the Shearer family. Special thanks to all the staff of Edith Cavell.

“A gracious lady who brought joy into the lives of many.”

Messages c/o PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Life Education Trust would be appreciated. A celebration of the life of Joy will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel at 297 Ferry Road on Friday 5 February at 11:00am. Private cremation thereafter.