Biography

Joan Walsh was born on 15^th October 1918 the daughter of Jack Dean and Frances Jean; formerly Carr. Joan was educated at Broadland House School. She was a keen sportswoman and represented her school playing tennis. She was a member of St. John's Church choir for many years.

The family home was 'Pengana' at 41 West Tamar Road, Launceston. This house was built by George McKinlay," of McKinlay's Pty. Ltd. In 1940 Joan married Gordon Alexander Walsh at St. John's Church.

They had two sons, Michael John and Anthony Gordon.

During World War II Joan was an active worker with the Voluntary Aid Service Detachment. Joan's father, Jack Dean, was manager of the South British Insurance Co., and was involved in much of the sub-division of the Trevallyn area. Throughout her life Joan was devoted to her family, her home and St. John's Church. She died on 12^th August 1978 and in the church her family erected a stained-glass window in her memory. The subject of the window is 'The Salutation' or 'Elizabeth greeting Mary', and the inscription reads:

IN MEMORY OF JOAN CARR WALSH 1918-1978

'MY SOUL DOTH MAGNIFY THE LORD

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