Joan Winnifred Lynds – 78, Lower Harmony, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014, at home. Born February 2, 1936, in Truro, she was a daughter of the late James and Winnifred (Dicks) Frizzell.

Joan worked at Stanfield’s and Crossley Carpet Factory for a number of years, was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, Truro, and an avid bingo player.

Joan is survived by her children, James "Jim" Lynds, Gary (Pamela) Lynds, Lower Harmony; Shelly Lynds, Calgary; Kevin Lynds (Rose Dowe), Truro; grandchildren, Angela, Tommy, Elisha, Jan, Christopher, Natasha, Melissa-Beth, Kristina, Sam; great grandchildren, Kalysta, Joshua, Bradley, Jocelyn, Rowan, Micah, Raven, Tristin, Kaleb, Bella, Domnick; sisters, Evelyn Lynds, Truro; Helen (Doug) Glawson, Bible Hill; brothers, Jimmy Frizzell (Geraldine), Ross "Butch" (Rosalee) Frizzell, Onslow; several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Filmore Arthur Lynds. The family wishes to thank Shannon Hartling for being there for Mom and always willing to help out.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, March 22, 2014, Pastor Ken Fillmore officiating. Spring interment in Harmony Cemetery. Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in Joan’s memory to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Kidney Foundation are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Joan’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com