09/03/1933 – 15/04/2026
Passed away peacefully at home, in Warrnambool.
Beloved wife of Richard ‘Dick’.
Loved mum of Jayne and Dale Swanborough, Anthea and Graeme Struck.
Adored grandmother ‘Joanie’ of Josephine and Rod, Brooke and Josh, Jackson, Madeleine, Nick, Claudia and Tom.
Adored great grandmother ‘Joanie’ of Flynn, Baihlee, Lara, Ashton, Alice, Patrick and George.
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It was Joan’s wish for a private farewell
My sincere sympathy to all of Joan’s family and friends.❤️
I am so grateful to have enjoyed many a chat with Joan over the years in Fitzroy Rd. A beautiful, kind person.🕊
Sincere condolences to Jayne and family. Joan was a truly special lady.
Jill Haberfield
Thinking of Joan’s Family
West Warrnambool Ladies’ Luncheon Group
Sincere condolences to Jayne, Anthea and families on the passing of your beautiful Mum, Joanie, a much loved member of our extended family.
Lorraine Cumming
Sad to hear the passing of Auntie Joanie..
Thinking of you Jayne and Anthea
A great life well lived
Wendy Mugavin (Jenkins)
Jayne very sorry to hear your mum passed away, always enjoyed having a chat with her when she was out and about, she was always smiling
Thinking of you all
Cathy Gleeson
April 25, 2026We were saddened to hear of Joannie’s passing. We had some great laughs and fun times with her over the years. A lovely lady who will be sadly missed in the family. Peter and Colleen Wooles.
April 25, 2026My thoughts are with you Anthea and Jayne and families on the passing of your dear mum, Joan, love to you all Cheryl McCorkell
April 25, 2026Condolences to Jayne, Dale and family at this sad time.
Marg Coomber
April 25, 2026Condolences to the family, a lovely lady, warm to all.
The days on Fitzroy Road are long remembered.
The McArdle Family.
Anthea ,Jane and families so sorry to read of your gorgeous mums passing. Joan was a delightful lady, it was always a pleasure to meet her.
Our sincere condolences
Love Coogee & Barnie Xxxx
Deepest sympathy to all the families on the passing of Joan, l remember the great times we had at our diet club at anita burns house, the fun n laughter with our weigh ins,n going out to different places around town for tea,great memories of time’s gone by,
April 24, 2026Joanie was my reading helper when I taught Baihlee at Warrnambool PS. She stayed on as my helper, even when Baihlee moved to the next year level. It was an absolute delight to see her every week and the children enjoyed reading to her. We also loved her shortbread at Christmas!
My condolences to Jayne, Dale, Jackson and especially Baihlee who had a beautiful relationship with his great grandmother. Thinking of you all and celebrating a life well lived by a special lady. RIP Joanie.
Janine Glennen
