BALDRIDGE - Joan Marie, age 76, of Kempt Shore, passed away on January 7, 2017 at Hants Community Hospital, Windsor. Born in Mount Denson on March 29, 1940, she was a daughter of the late Howard and Lorna (Lake) Spencer. Joan was like a mother to many; she loved playing Bingo and tending the many birds that visited her yard. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and dog Sam and cat Moe-Moe. Joan is survived by close family friend, Neil Lake; sister, Helena (Art) Sanford, Centre Burlington; brothers, Lester, Larry (Debbie), and Donnie (Liz), all of Summerville; Kenny, Windsor; Bruce (Wanda), Lakelands; Brian, Upper Burlington; and Charlie (Janice), Brooklyn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Joan was predeceased by her husband, Grant; son, Howie; brother, John Malcolm; sister, Gloria; and sister-in-law, Sharon Spencer. Cremation has taken place; a Time of Reflection will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 from 2-4pm at the Summerville Fire Hall, Summerville, with a private family committal at Avon View Cemetery at a later date. Donations in memory of Joan may be made to Avonview Cemetery, c/o Mrs. Joanne Lake R.R. 1 Newport, Hants Co., NS B0N 2A0 or Summerville Volunteer Fire Department, 59 Summerville Wharf Road, Summerville, NS, B0N 2K0. Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of the J. Wilson Allen Funeral Home, Hwy 215, Summerville; 1-902-633-2431. Please visit our website at www.allenfh.ca to sign the guest book or send private condolences.