It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our mother, Joanne Dorothy Corkin, 69 years, of Springhill on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at her residence.

Born in Springhill, she was a daughter of the late Bertram and Inez (Black) Chapman.

Joanne enjoyed a good time, she loved to smile and brought fun energy into any room.  She worked as a receptionist for many companies and doctors over the years.  She was very involved in the Ladies Auxiliary at the Springhill Fire Department, and more recently the St. Andrews Wesley United Church Choir.  Most importantly to her was her time with family, especially loving her grandchildren.

She will be deeply missed by her children, Angela (Steven) Romain, Hammonds Plains and Andrew (Karen) Corkin, Chester Basin; grandchildren Connor and Austin Romain, Aidan and Chloe Corkin; brothers, Tom (Bonnie) Chapman, Saint John, NB, Doug Chapman and Steve Chapman, both of Springhill, Jim (Vickie) Chapman, Warren; many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Thomas Earl Corkin in 2016; sister-in-law, Jean Chapman.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of A H Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill, (902-597-2361) where visiting hours will take place on Friday, from 6 to 8 pm.  The funeral service for Joanne will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 2 pm, Rev. Wayne McCarther officiating.  She and her husband Tom will be placed together forever in their Columbarium in Rodney Cemetery in the spring.

Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Joanne may do so to the St. Andrew’s Wesley United Church, or the charity of your choice.

Condolences and sharing of memories may be sent to the family by visiting Joanne’s online memorial through the A H Brown Funeral Home Facebook Page or at www.brownsfuneralhome.com