Joan REILLY Obituary

Joan was married to my first cousin Seamus. She was an amazing woman. It seemed like she was going to live forever. She just loved life & lived it to the full. I looked forward to her letters telling me of their adventures. I would be exhausted just reading them. She had so much energy. Its not surprising that she lived to such a great age & continued to live alone in her own home which is testament to the strong woman that she was. My condolences to her family, I know she will be missed by you all.
Coladh Samh Siobhan agus go nierí an bothar leat.ar deis dé go raimh a ainm dilish. ( Sleep softly Joan & may the road rise with you & may God bless you) my love to all the family from your family in Ireland

Joan was a cousin of my late mother and also her dearest friend. Over the years, I heard many enjoyable stories of Joan who had a very sharp wit. My mother was Betty Dryland and amusingly, Joan called her Betsy Wetsy. Over recent years, I have very much enjoyed having phone conversations with Joan who had a genuine interest in most things and a memory superior to many people considerably younger than herself. During every conversation, she always said "I love life". I thought this was wonderful and very few of life's problems defeated her. I shall miss our conversations as Joan is a lesson to us all not to sweat the small or even larger issues in life. Carmel and I wish to express our heartfelt condolences to Joan's family. She was, indeed, a very special person.

So sorry to read of your mums passing JR best wishes to you and whanau. Rob and Tui

REILLY, Joan Margaret. Beloved and adored sister of Marie Patricia Churton, two loving sisters together for 96 years. Adored and admired aunt, great-aunt, and great great-aunt of Vivienne, Jennifer, Catherine, John, and Margaret, and their families. In our hearts forever.