On December 22, 2025 at Port Fairy.

Aged 87 years

Much loved wife of Ian (dec.).

Loved mother and mother-in-law of Deborah, Elaine and Patrick.

Loved Nan of Jared, Roseleen, Callum and their families.

*****

Loved daughter of Frederick and Ellen Kelson.

Loving sister of Agnes, Rosie, Bernie, Gerard, Billy, Lesbie, Frank, David,

Peggy, Lar, Mary, Katie, Michael, Kevin (all deceased) and their families.

*****

Family and friends of JOAN are invited to attend a Service at the Eastern Park Chapel,

271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool on TUESDAY (December 30) commencing at 10.30am.

The cortège will leave at the conclusion of the Service for the Tower Hill Cemetery.

Tributes

1. Deepest sympathies to Elaine, Deb and families. Much loved Sister & Sister-in-law of Lar (dec.) & Olive Kelson and Aunty of Glenn (dec.), Greg, Noel, Tim & Scott.
   Rest in Peace.

   Olive Kelson

   December 29, 2025 4:32 pm

2. Dear Elaine and Pat our thoughts are with you all as you farewell your much loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. So many wonderful memories of a lovely, kind lady.

   Jennie & Kevin

   December 29, 2025 3:19 pm

3. A mother’s love is always with her children. Losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But her goodness, her caring, and her wisdom live on-like a legacy of love that will always be with you. May that love surround you now and bring you peace!
   Elaine ,Deb and families please accept our deepest condolences to you all.
   Melinda and Mayleene and families

   Melinda Hills

   December 28, 2025 8:04 pm

4. Dear Elaine ,Deborah and families
   Please accept my condolences on the passing of Joan!
   I will remember her with fondness
   She is with Ian now!
   Love Aunty Carol

   Carol Scutcheon

   December 28, 2025 7:55 pm

5. Dear Elaine, Patrick, Callum and family, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mother Joanie. Her love and guidance will forever be a part of you, and her memory will live on in your hearts forever.

   Fiona And Michael.

   December 23, 2025 4:43 pm

6. Sending love to Elaine, Deb and families on the passing of Joanie. Neighbour and lifetime friend of the Moroney family. Treasured memories of growing up with picnics and the best lemon meringue pies. So sorry we can’t be there to farewell Joanie but our thoughts will be with you all. May she rest peacefully now.
   Marlene, Carolyn and Philip and family.

   Carolyn McKenzie

   December 23, 2025 12:46 pm

7. Dear Elaine and family,my condolences on the death of your dear Mum.
   Gabrielle OBrien

   Gabrielle OBrien

   December 23, 2025 12:46 pm