Jeanne “Joan” Marie Hill
Joan Hill, nee Mc Cartney, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 surrounded by her loving family and the caring nursing team at Fairview Manor in Almonte, Ontario on Friday, October 10, 2025.
She was a loving mother to Kenneth (Sandra) from Calgary, Alberta and Stephen (Julie) from Carleton Place, Ontario. She was predeceased by her husband William Hill. Born in Paisley, Renfrewshire Scotland on April 26, 1936, Joan moved to Canada with her husband Bill in 1966 along with their two young sons to begin a new chapter. They built a wonderful life in Canada starting out in Toronto where Bill worked for Toronto Metro Police. Over the years they lived in Marathon, Markham, Stouffville, Espanola, Birch Island, Willisville, Elliot Lake and spent their final years in Carleton Place. Joan earned her hairdresser license back in Scotland and continued working as a stylist here while also holding various retail jobs throughout her career. However, the job she loved most was caring for her family. They embraced everything about living in Canada while always feeling proud of their Scottish roots and calling it “Back Home.”
Joan was an enthusiastic knitter who created countless blankets, cardigans, sweaters, baby sets, mittens and little hats for premature babies. Whenever she heard someone was expecting a baby she would get busy making them a special traditional “set” of booties, sweater and hat. Those lucky enough to receive any of Joan’s creations have treasured them dearly over the years. Until her later months she often had a novel going that kept her company. She had a gentle spirit with a warm smile who found joy in simple pleasures like being at the beach or playing cards and bingo while enjoying good conversations with friends and family. During holidays she’d enjoy a classic rum and coke saying “Not too strong or I’ll be singing myself home”!
The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to Dr. Roger Drake along with all the amazing nursing staff and recreational team at Fairview Manor who cared for Joan during her three years there.
We will truly miss her but find comfort knowing that now reunited with our dad who left us in 2012 she is back together with the love of her life.
Fly High Mum and enjoy the view!
You will always hold a place in our hearts!
In line with Joan’s wishes there will be no service held.
If anyone would like to make donations in memory of Joan please consider supporting Fairview Manor/Almonte General Hospital Foundation.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joan Hill please visit our floral store.
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