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Joan Aileen Farlinger
October 7, 1936 - February 27, 2025
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Joan is survived by family in Ontario: her daughter Margot Witthun, of Orillia, grandchildren Zachary Witthun (Tara), of Bancroft, Katie Burchert (Cameron) and great grandchildren Annie and Isla Burchert of Brechin, and brother Peter Farlinger (Lynda) of Owen Sound. She was predeceased by her parents, Charlotte and Bud Farlinger, her son Stephen, and her husband David Braide.
Born in Toronto, Joan took her early schooling at Saint Clements which resulted in life-long friendships, a love for tennis and life-long love of the arts, especially ballet. With her horse Assante´ she successfully competed in equestrian sports. She held a Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Toronto. She enjoyed tours with the Royal Ontario Museum and among her many travels, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.
During a kayaking trip, she and David discovered Salt Spring and the decision to move was easily made.
A dedicated supporter of ArtSpring, she served on the Board in its early days of policy development, over the years continuing as a patron and a sounding board for programming. As a member of CFUW, she much enjoyed the Conversational French group and, for a time, produced its newsletter, The Lamplighter. Yearly travel to Toronto was always timed with performances of the National Ballet of Canada and equestrian events at the Royal Winter Fair.
Joan was a strong supporter of Dying With Dignity, initiating a petition to the Federal Government, and forming a chapter on Salt Spring.
Throughout her life, Joan remained loyal to her friends and true to her beliefs.
In her memory, donations may be made to ArtSpring. A celebration of life will be held at ArtSpring at a later date
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