Fanais, Joan (nee Mills)

Peacefully, at Telfer Place, Paris, on Wednesday January 25, 2017, formerly of Nova Scotia, and Windsor, Ontario in her 84th year.
Beloved mom to Marie Bellmore (the late Robert) of Paris, Ontario and Randy Whynot (Annette) of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia; cherished Nana and Nanny to Branwen Maden of London, Ontario; Stephen Whynot (Patti) of Allen, Texas; Mandy Benedict (Jason) of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia; and Jillian Whynot (Simon Rogers) of Edmonton, Alberta. Great-Nanny to Dominic, Madison , Logan, Jenny, and Kayden.


Dearest sister to Alice Michaels (the late Walter) of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois; Polly Mauldin (Hank) of Modesto, California; and Edwin Mills of Calgary, Alberta. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Allan and Marie Mills, former husband Sam Fanais and her beloved dog, Taffy, who was waiting to greet her at the Rainbow Bridge.


Joan enjoyed many years cooking for the priests at Sacred Heart Church in Windsor. After retirement she spent many happy days baking the best goodies for friends, family, and the Seniors Centre in Windsor now known as Life After Fifty, of which she had been a member for many years. Joan was a member of the Trefoil Guild- Girl Guides of Canada, a former member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #12, and a Layperson at St Alphonsus Church. Her passions were knitting, sewing, singing, and baking. In the final years of her life she joined her daughter Marie in Paris, Ontario. Joan loved Paris and was happy and content living at Telfer Place. She had endeared herself to the nurses and staff there, making each day brighter for all those who encountered her.

A special thanks to the all the nurses and staff at Telfer Place for your wonderful care and concern. You made her so happy.
Cremation has taken place. A gathering to celebrate Joan’s life will be held in Windsor at a later date.
Donations to Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.

Online condolences or donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. Kipp 519 442 3061