ABBOTT, JOAN "BUNTY" In Ottawa on Monday March 4th 2013, Joan (Garland) Abbott after a long struggle with dementia and arthritis left us at the age of 93. Her beloved husband of 67 years John "Kim" Abbott died in 2011. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Susan Abbott (Bill) of Ottawa and her son John (Heather) of Vancouver, her grandchildren Matthew (Allison), Daniel (Paula), Richard and Patrick and her great grandchildren Lachlan, Channing, Caspar, Nicholas, Bianca and Charles. We will always remember her sense of humour, her love of nature, her love of dogs and her love of books, her beautiful smile and always her love for family. The family is indebted to the help and care that she and we received from the staff at the Perth Community Care Center and from the Perley Rideau Veterans Health Center. Two very special people were invaluable and we thank Zofia Sniatecka and Louise Jacek for their loving care. A spring memorial service will be arranged for family and friends and an announcement will be made at that time. In lieu of flowers a donation to charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth.