Joan Adella Lockhart - 88, Truro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2026, surrounded by family, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Malagash, she was the daughter of the late James and Kathleen (Carty) Aitchison. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Edwin "Ed" Lockhart; youngest son, Allison; sisters, Shirley McGrath, Joyce Wills, Deanna Pace.

Joan was a founding member of The Attic Painters and in her later years taught line-dancing. Joan had a passion for gardening and loved spending hours tending to her herb and flower gardens. She served in the Women’s Work Committee at First United Church and provided countless meals and sweets for the church community and Men’s Group.

Joan will be deeply missed by her children, Michael (Cyndi), Pamela (Michael) Gilroy, Jennifer (Gary) Wallace; grandchildren, Christopher, Andrew, Stephanie (Avery), Jeffrey (Jenna), Laura, Jillian (Marcel), Shaun (Teresa); ten great-grandchildren were among her greatest joys, and they will carry her memory with them forever. She is also survived by her sister, Linda MacQuarrie.

Joan will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.

The family would like to thank the palliative care staff and doctors at the CEHHC for their care and compassion.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, June 20, 2026, Reverend Cathie Crooks officiating. Interment in St. John’s Cemetery, Scotsburn, Pictou County. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan’s memory to Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice are welcomed.

Tributes, words of comfort and memories may be shared at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

 She taught us the importance of kindness, family, and resilience.

We will honour her memory by living the values she cherished every day.

Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day.