Of Palmerston North. Peacefully, on Friday 3 April 2026, at Metlifecare, in her 85th year. Friends are invited to a service to celebrate Joan's life on Wednesday 8 April 2026 in the Cotton's Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, at 1.30pm. Tributes for Joan may be left via robertjcotton.co.nz/funerals. Thanks to the staff of Metlifecare for their special care of Joan over the past 10 years.