Peacefully, in the presence of her family, at Etobicoke General Hospital, after a courageous fight with cancer on Thursday, April 17, 2014, Joan Victoria Huggins, Bolton, in her 69th year, beloved wife of Mark Huggins. Loving mother of Jill and her husband Dave Malinauskas, and Laura Huggins. Cherished grandmother of Jenna and Jacob. Dear sister of Norman and Keith Webb. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) for memorial visitation on Monday afternoon 2-4 and evening 7-9 o’clock and on Tuesday, April 22 at Caven Presbyterian Church, 110 King Street West, Bolton from one o’clock until time of memorial service at 2 o’clock. Interment of cremated remains to follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Bolton. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Etobicoke General Hospital, c/o William Osler Health System Foundation, 2100 Bovaird Drive East, Brampton L6R 3J7. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Don & Janet MacPherson
Dear Mark & Family
We’re so sorry to learn of Joan’s passing. She not only was the love your life and one of your greatest friends. We also are very sure loving and caring Mother.
Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time.
Don & Janet
Nancy and Ken Yates
Mark,
May wonderful memories sustain you at this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Joan worked very hard in our community. She will be missed by many in Bolton.
Bob and Pat Neil
Dear Mark and family,
Joan was an exceptional wife, mother, sister and friend to everyone who crossed her path. She will be missed deeply by everyone she knew. The memories you have are part of Joan’s legacy. Please accept our deepest sympathy during this very difficult time.
Bob and Pat
Bev & Hartney
Our deepest and sincerest sympathy on Joan’s passing. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.
Peggy & Tom Gibson
Dear Mark, Jill, Laura & family,
We were so sad to hear about Joan’s passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Beverly Jones
Dear Mark, Jill, Laura and Family,
It is so difficult to say goodbye to such a special wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
It was always a pleasure to meet Joan and get that special smile.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
With heartfelt sympathy.
Beverly Jones
“Those who have touched our lives in many ways, will never be forgotten.”
Karen and Steve McGeoch
Our condolences to Keith, Norm and Families.
Euleta Wright
Mark & Family,
My thought and prayers are with you at this difficult time, her lovely voice will surely be missed in the choir.
Deepest sympathy
Euleta
The Day Family
Our deepest sympthies to everyone.
We will always remember Mrs Huggins at Jenna and Jacobs birthday parties. Playing with the kids and enjoying the time with her family.
She was an awesome grandma 🙂 and mother. She will be missed. Hugs to all
-Andrea Jon Charlotte and Sophie Day
Maureen Tymkow
Dear Mark & Family: Please know that you are thought about during this difficult time. Joan was an exceptional woman whose kind heart, sense of humour, and beautiful voice will always be a treasure for me to look upon with fond memories. She brought so much fun, energy and talent to spearhead and lead the Caledon Community Singers. The days with the singers under the direction of Joan will always be a wonderful memory. Thank you Joan and God be with you. The angels are welcoming you into the choir with joy. Maureen Tymkow
Sonya Crisp
Mr. Huggins, Jill, Laura and Family
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Huggin’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are will you all.
Sonya Crisp
John and Jo-Anne Baird
Dear Cousin Mark, Jill and Laura,
Our sympathies upon dear Joan’s passing. We will remember Joan as a very giving Christian woman always willing to lend a helping hand. Her bright smile permeated all family functions. The Bolton community is richer for her many talents. May find family memories comfort you all at this time.
Love, John and Jo-Anne
John Gilchrist
Mark and Family,
Our family’s prayers and sympathies are with you and your family at this difficult time. We will certainly miss her voice in our church choir, and we will miss Joan’s kindness and her hospitality.
May God keep you close and comfort you. May the memories of Joan keep her in your heart always.
The Gilchrist family.
Linda & Cecil Noseworthy
Mark, Jill, Laura & family;
We are so sad to hear of Joan’s passing. I know that her Guiding family has lost a dear friend. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy.
The Corlett Family
Dear Mr. Huggins, Jill, Laura and family,
We were very sad to hear of Mrs. Huggins’ passing. I remember her always ready with a friendly smile, some warm conversation, and plenty of laughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With deepest sympathy,
Marc, Sue & Family.
Lynda Moffatt
I was saddened to read of Joan’s death. She was such a happy sincere individual. Although I haven’t seen Joan for a few years I will always remember our good times involved with guiding and other volunteer work in the community around our children. Joan had so many friends all over town.
My thoughts are with Mark, Jill and Laura during this difficult time.
Lynda Moffatt
Ed & Bernace Berezowski
Mark and family
Our sincerest sympathy and praying that God will comfort you and give you peace at this difficult time. Joan’s lovely personality, smile and beautiful voice will surely be missed by all who loved and knew her.
Sharon Dorney
Our deepest sympathy to the family on the passing of Joan. She will be sadly missed.
Her friends at Party Magic.
Annick & Ron, Sophie and Monica
Dear Mark, Jill, Laura and family,
We are offering to you all our deepest sympathy in the loss of a great mother, grandmother. she was a great friend and role model to many in her community, specially the guiding community. We pray that God comfort you in this difficult time.
Annick & ron and Sophie and Monica
Dear Mark, Jill, Laura and family
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of a great mother and grandmother. Joan was a beautiful and generous person and will be remembered fondly by the guiding community. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Ruth Dobson
Dear Mark and family;
I extend my sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Joan. I have many fond memories of Joan as the leader of the Caledon Singers when I was a member of that group. Joan always made sure our practices and concerts were a lot of fun. A great lady will be missed.
Mary and John Barnes
Mark and family -we were shocked to hear of Joan’s passing. I was checking condolences for Catherine and saw it. We are so sorry for your loss of such a great person and friend. We have so many good memories of past events with Joan. John especially remembers with great fondness the years he was in the Caledon Community Singers of which she was the leader. He has missed you both and now misses the choir as we have moved to Richmond Hill to be near family. |Again, we are sorry for your great loss. She is no doubt in heaven and at peace as she was a great lady and friend.
jennifer Don Ogden
Dear Mark,Laura and Jill. So sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. I have great memories of Guiding with Joan. I loved her sense of humor and her great smile. She will be missed in Bolton very much. Please know you are all in our thoughts at this time.
Diana Romanyk
Dear Mark and family,
Please accept our most sincere condolences on Joan’s passing. She was a lovely lady and a wonderful person with an ever present happy disposition. Her warm smile and friendly manner will be remembered by many for years to come. Our daughters recall her being the best Girl Guide leader in Bolton with a great progam for them to enjoy each week. Everyone will certainly miss her most beautiful voice in the choir. Please know we are thinking of you and your family and that you are in our prayers.
Pam Seidel (Johnson)
Dear Mark, Jill and Laura, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of Joan. She was a wonderful lady! I have many great memories of her from Guiding and figure skating and being a wonderful part of our community growing up. My deepest sympathy to your family at this difficult time.
George & Toula Papadeas & family @ Babalou's
We were all saddened to hear of your loss. Her warm smile will be missed at Babalou’s. May she live forever in your memories.
Rest in peace. From the entire staff at Babalou’s.
Angela Schwarz
Dear Mark and family,
So sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. She was a great lady in the community. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Ann Iannarelli
Dear Huggins Family,
So sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. I knew Joan many years ago through Guiding and remember her as a warm, hard working woman with a wonderful sense of humour, who gave much of herself for the young girls of our community. Our family also enjoyed many Caledon Community Singers concerts at Christmas time where Joan shared another one of her amazing gifts with all of us. Caledon has lost a very special person. She will be missed.
Ann & Bill Iannarelli
Becky Smith
Dear Mark and Girls:
I was so sorry to hear of Joan’s passing, please accept my sincere condolences. Both you and Joan were very special to us and Bob thought Joan was the greatest, she will be missed.
Becky
Ken + Nancy Young (Oshawa Group 1966)
Mark and family:
Sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. We have great memories of those early days at Oshawa Group on the Queensway in Toronto and much later at Bolton United Church. Joan you were always a good friend, honest, reliable and compasssionate. You will be missed.
Ken and Nancy Young , Nicholas and Emily Young
Sarah Graham
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Joan. She was my Pathfinder and then Ranger leader in Bolton for several years. She even inspired me to become a Guide Leader. I will remember her as a very considerate person who always wanted to help others. My thoughts are with her family.
Jan Ryan
Dear Jill, Laura and Mark
I am so sorry to hear of your very sad news and want you to know that you are in my thoughts. I worked (volunteered) with Joan when you, Jill and Laura were at James Bolton School. I Also learned the fine art of bowling and had very happy times with a wonderful group of your mom’s friends. I know she will be missed as she was a very special, caring Lady with a huge smile. You must have many, many, happy memories to share with yourselves and your families.
Sent with love,
Jan
Barbara Bate
So sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you, Mark & family.Joan was a very special lady & will be sadly missed
Sally Cairns
Jill & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of you mom. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sally Cairns
Katherine and Stephen
Our hearts are with you. All my fondest memories of guiding involve Mrs. Huggins, she was a wonderful, wonderful woman.