DICKERSON , Joan Dickerson (Vankoughent)

It is with sadness that Joan’s family announce her passing at the Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KGH) on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in her 82nd year. Dearly loved wife of Dean Dickerson for 59 years. Caring mother of Deborah Turcotte (Barry), Troy (Michelle), Darrell (Stephanie), and Kevin (Christina Wales).

Deeply missed by her grandchildren Kristine (Carter), Megan, Corey, Miranda (Luke), Hunter (Hilary), Tate, Ruby, and Gina. Also deeply missed by her seven great-grandchildren.

Predeceased by her parents Vivian and Jim Vankoughnet of Selby. Dear sister of Gordon (Sadie) VanKoughnet, Trevor (late Ester) VanKoughnet, Ralph (Anne) VanKoughnet, and the late Verna VanKoughnet. Joan was also a loving aunt and friend to many. She will be deeply missed.

Cremation has taken place. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

For those desiring, memorial donations to the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF) would be appreciated by the family, in recognition of the compassionate care Joan received from Doctors, Nurses, and volunteers of the Intensive Care Unit at KGH.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Payne Funeral Home.