Johanna (Joan) HOLDEN
(née Bastable)

Our sincere condolences on the sad passong of Joan. Fond memories of Joan & Des as lovely neighbours to myself & Bob in Avondale Lawn. May she rest on peace.

Dear Trish Catherine John and Mary

Our sincere condolences on the death of your dear Mam, Auntie Joan. The world will be a poorer place without this Lady as there are few around as compassionate , gentle and welcoming as she.
Auntie Joan has now got her reward for a lifetime well lived. May she rest in peace in the arms of Jesus and Mary and may you be consoled by the thought that " Those who loved us never really leave us".
Love and virtual hugs to you all from Mary and Family

Mary and family my deepest sympathy on the passing of your dear Mother.

Dear Trish and Catherine, I was sorry to learn of your Mother's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. May she rest in peace.

Trish & family. We send you our sincere sympathy on your Mum’s death. Joan was a lovely gentle person and a much loved member of our community in Avondale. Her quiet presence was an inspiration to us all. May she rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathy to Mary and all the family on the death of our wonderful neighbour Joan. May she rest in peace

My deepest sympathy Mary and to all the family my condolences on the sad passing of your Mother Joan.

Mary, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother, may she rest in peace

Trish. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. May your mum rest in peace. Marion and Daphne

Sincere condolences on the loss of your mother she was a lovely lady in the short time I got to no her

Our sincere sympathy to the Holden family on the death of your mum, Joan. She was a kind and friendly neighbour for many years, she is sadly missed. May she rest in peace.

Trish and family. I was so sad to hear about the loss of your wonderful Mum. May she rest in peace. What a great lady she was and I was honoured to have met her a few times. I know this is a very difficult time for all of you but just remember that your Mum is at peace now and has no worries whatsoever. Look after yourselves and take care. Love Daphne xx

To Catherine and all the family. Our sincere sympathy on the death of Joan. She was a lovely lady. Joan and the family were always so welcoming to the Ministers. Joan's faith was very strong and hopefully her faith will sustain the family at this difficult time.

Our sincere condolences on the loss of Auntie Joan. We'll always remember her for her gentleness and kindness.... We will keep all of you in our prayers - Mary, John, Trish and Catherine - along with your families and extended families. Unfortunately we can't be in Ireland at the moment, but we will be saying goodbye to her via webcam tomorrow. She will always have a special place in our hearts.

I was so sad to hear of the death of Joan.and I wish all joans children and her extended family my sincere sympathy.i have known Joan for over seventy years and it was a privilege to have done so

Our sincere sympathy on Aunt Joan’s passing from all of us in Toronto. She was a wonderful person and our thoughts and prayers go out to you all Catherine, Trish, Mary and John and your families on your loss. May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Catherine and all the family on the death of Joan, may she rest in peace.

Sincarest condolences on the loss of your mother Joan

Sincere sympathy Mary and John on the death of your beloved Mum Joan. Wish I could be with you but sending virtual hugs. She will wrap you in her arms as she did all those years ago in Dun Laoghaire, me included.

So incredibly sorry Mary to hear this news. Be strong. You have happy memories of the years you and your mother had together and even though you were not with her at the end, she would have been with you in spirit.

Dear Trish & Catherine, I’m very sorry to hear about your Mam, Joan, she was a lovely gentle soul & was a pleasure to know her. May she rest in peace. ❤️❤️