Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, in her 86th year.
Joan Ann Cowles was a devoted and proud aunt to her eight nieces and nephews: Donnie (Karen), Ken (Sharon), Donna (the late Bill), Diane (Paul), Mike (Cheryl), Rick (Cindy), and Darlene. She was predeceased by her niece Cindy (Steve).
Joan dedicated her entire adult career to the automotive industry, most notably serving as Office Manager at MacIntosh Chrysler for nearly 40 years.
A lifelong supporter of the Toronto Blue Jays and the Toronto Maple Leafs, Joan also had a passion for travel and delighted in photographing horses wherever her journeys took her.
Joan participated in the Terry Fox run for many years.
The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors on the 2nd floor Lakeridge Health Bowmanville for their compassionate care. The family would like to acknowledge the exceptional care and treatment of her primary care by Dr. Osborne.
Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home. Interment will take place immediately afterward at Bowmanville Cemetery, with a reception to follow back at Northcutt Elliott.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Lakeridge Health Bowmanville or the Terry Fox Foundation in Joan’s honour.
Events
Visitation
Monday, October 5, 2026
1:00PM – 2:00PM
Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home
53 Division Street
Bowmanville, ON L1C 2Z8
Funeral Service
Monday, October 5, 2026
2:00PM – 3:00PM
Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home
53 Division Street
Bowmanville, ON L1C 2Z8
Burial
Monday, October 5, 2026
3:00PM – 4:00PM
Bowmanville Cemetery
1330 Haines Street
Bowmanville, ON L1C 3K5
Reception
Monday, October 5, 2026
4:00PM – 5:00PM
Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home
53 Division Street
Bowmanville, ON L1C 2Z8
Final Resting Place
Bowmanville Cemetery
1330 Haines Street
Bowmanville, ON L1C 3K5
