Obituary of Underwood, Marjorie "Joan"

With sadness, the family of Marjorie "Joan" Underwood announce her passing on June 6th, 2017 at the Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, NS, following a short battle with cancer. Born in Summerside, PEI on January 8th, 1943, she was the daughter of Marjorie (MacLean) Underwood, Halifax, NS and the late N. W. (Dutch) Underwood. Besides her mother, Joan is survived by her cousins: Isabel MacNutt, Gloria MacLean, Gail MacLean Harris, Roy MacLean, Allan MacLean, Heather Pratt and Ellen MacWilliams. She is also survived by an aunt, Jean Burch and life-long friend Iris Stenton. Predeceased by her father and cousins Judi Ouellette, Marilyn Large and Eleanor MacLeod. Joan was a graduate of Moncton High School and the University of Prince Edward Island. Most of her work life was with the Department of National Defense at Summerside Air Base and at Stadacona in Halifax. Joan had a number of passions including gardening, a love of animals, music, the movies old and new and the study of global financial markets. Resting at the East Prince Funeral Home. A brief service and celebration of her life will take place in the cemetery of the Lot 16 United Church on Saturday, June 17th at 2:00 p.m. Donations in Joan's memory may be made to the PEI Humane Society or a charity of your choice. If you would like to send a condolence to her family, please click Online Condolence below OR send an email directly to epfuneral@eastlink.ca