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Joan KEITH

1933 – 2026 · Southland

Died 28 August 2026Posted 6 September 2026

20.12.1933 – 28.8.2026

Joan passed away peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by family on Friday, August 28, 2026. Beloved wife of *Alexander (Lex) John Keith. Daughter of *Anna and *Thomas Cowan, sister of *Dulcie Thomas. Loved mother of *Wayne and Angela Keith, Lynette (Lyn) and Evan, *Roanna, Nicola and Don, *Margaret, Brent and Sharon. Treasured Nanna to Jamie, Jenna, Courtney, Tyler, Hannah, Gregory, and their partners. Also treasured great-grandma to Zachary, Sophie, Liam, Charlotte, Jackson, Joseph, Riley, and Willow. Step-nanna to Ryan and Lydia. Special friend to *Nick Bourke. The family wish to express their deepest thanks to the staff of the Edinburgh Wing at Rowena Jackson for their outstanding care, love, and support shown over the past two and a half years. They would also like to acknowledge and thank Dawn Acker from Monarc Health for her kindness, care, and support during this time. At Joan's request, a private funeral was held. Messages to 124 Terrace Street, Invercargill, or can be left on Joan's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz, where a livestream link can be found. (*denotes deceased.)

Arranged by Distinct Funerals - Invercargill

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