After a lengthy illness, Joan passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 3, 2010. Predeceased by her loving husband, Albert “Monty” Montgomery, she will be sadly missed by her children, Carol Milligan (Dave), Bill, Diane Hankewich (Kelly), Robert (Traci), Joanne, ten grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and lifelong friend Patricia Zimmer. Joan was born February 3, 1923 in Woolwich, England and grew up with two brothers and two sisters in Charlton. Joan was a sergeant in the Woman’s Air Corps in London during World War II, and came to Canada as a war bride with her daughter Carol in 1946, living in Wetaskiwin before moving to Edmonton. She married Monty Montgomery in 1950, and together they were pioneers in the Edmonton theatre and entertainment community. Joan was also a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Ex-Service Women’s Branch 215 in Edmonton. Her kind, generous spirit gained her many friends from all walks of life, and in her retirement years, she loved hearing from old friends and spending time with her extended family. The family would like to thank the staff at Unit 5E4 at the U of A Hospital for their kindness and dedication in making Joan comfortable in her final days. Cremation has taken place, and a date for a Celebration of Joan’s life will be announced shortly. In lieu of flowers or donations to charity, please gather your own family together, enjoy a nice dinner, and cherish each others company. Condolences: www.serenity.ca Serenity Funeral Service, North Central Chapel Edmonton, (780) 477‑7500 Your Community Owned, Not For Profit, Funeral and Cremation provider