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Joan Marie Watters
June 5, 1942 - October 19, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">Watters, Joan Marie (Murphy), 74, of Eastern Passage passed away on October 19, 2016 in the Dartmouth General Hospital. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late Delia Delorey and John Murphy. Joan was very creative and enjoyed writing children's stories. Several of her poems have been published in The Beacon and everyone loved her clown dolls and handicrafts. Working as a swimming instructor at the Y for several years, she was also instrumental in fundraising for them. When she became a switchboard operator at the NS Hospital, she again took the lead in local and charitable fundraising. <br>Survived by her children Brian (Elly), Linda and Cathy; sisters Eleanor Beazley, Debbie (Stephen) Horne, Delia (Fred) Donaldson, Maureen (Mike) Phippard; brothers Don and John; grandchild Kelsey; many neices and nephews. She will be missed by her much-loved dog Coco and a fish named Boo. Predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Winston, who passed away in 2005 and her sister Sharon. <br>Cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will be held 10 a.m. on Tuesday Oct. 25 in St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Parish, 1570 Shore Road, in Eastern Passage. Rev. Johni Mathew officiating. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to World Vision or the Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be made at: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com<br></div>