Frances Joan “Joan” Brent

BRENT, Frances Joan…

Peacefully, with her family at her side and in her 98th year, on December 18th, 2025. Loving wife of Donald (d. 2013) for 58 years. Much loved mother of Kathy and Bob Tandaric of London, Alastair and Lydia Brent of London, and Martha and Doug Stirling of Markham. Caring Grandma to Elizabeth (Derek) Askew, Laura (Martin) Vanderberk; Caitlin (James) Dobie, Kieran (Helena Pappagiannis), Hilary (Gabriel Cugelman); and Claire (Juan) Silvera, Ian (Christine) Stirling, and Robin (Brandon) Sharma. Also blessed with 12 great grandchildren.

Joan grew up in Toronto and attended Jarvis Collegiate, where she excelled in academics. She earned her B.A. at the University of Toronto, with a major in Anthropology. She became a teacher in Toronto and met her future husband there (on a blind date). They were married in Toronto in 1954, the day after Hurricane Hazel struck. Joan and Don moved to London shortly after when Don accepted a job there. They settled in Oakridge Acres, and later Sherwood Forest, where they would raise their family and be active members in the community. Joan returned to the teaching profession in her later years, as a kindergarten teacher at Bishop Townsend and Princess Elizabeth Public Schools.

Joan was a strong, intelligent, and determined woman. She will be remembered fondly by her family and those whose paths crossed hers, and will be missed by all.

We would like to thank the staff at the Village of Glendale Crossing in London for the wonderful and compassionate care Mom received. We are also grateful for the support she received from other support agencies over the past few years. Cremation has taken place and a private family celebration will be held at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Diabetes Canada, 442 Adelaide Street North, London, ON N6B 3H8 or The Salvation Army, 371 King Street, London, ON N6B 1S4. Arrangements have been entrusted to A. Millard George Funeral Home, 519-433-5184. Online condolences, memories and photographs may be shared at www.amgfh.com