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She was also a kind and thoughtful step-mum to Andrew, Joanne
and Becky and they and their families repaid that love and kindness
to her, especially throughout these last few difficult years. Need Advice?
But her greatest relationship was that between her and Bob and it was truly Citizens Advice is now open for drop-ins.
unique. You would be hard pushed to find a more devoted couple who We are here to help whenever you need advice to find a way forward. No
loved and supported one another through the best and worst of times. When appointment is necessary. Whatever your problem, our advice is free, confidential
her darling Bob died on 6 December 2017, Joan’s heart was broken. And less and impartial.
than a year later, she was given the devastating diagnosis of Motor Neurone
Disease. Drop-ins are now available at:
All who knew Joan will tell you that she dealt with this cruellest of diseases Wareham Office - Tuesday & Thursday 10.30am-1pm
with such dignity and grace. Never once complaining and never allowing
her illness to stop her from living the best life she could. She always took great Wimborne Office - Monday & Wednesday 10.30am-1pm
pride in her appearance too, always immaculately turned out, even to the The Centre, Barns Road, Ferndown - Thursday 10am-2pm
very end. What an inspiration she was.
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So may she now rest in eternal peace, the Lancashire Lass with the sparkling
eyes, whose bravery, dignity and fortitude shone through the darkest of times Or you can talk to an adviser, by phoning Dorset Adviceline on our freephone line
and whose kind spirit and beauty will be remembered always by those who 0800 144 8848 (Textphone: 0800 144 8884), 10am-4pm weekdays.
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Joan Elizabeth Booth (nee Steele) There is also a wealth of self-help advice accessible through our website
21 April 1935 - 29 January 2022 www.edpcitizensadvice.org.uk
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Joan was born in Poole, and lived in Cranbrook Road, Parkstone. Aged 4 We offer a full range of up to date advice, including help with:
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remembered the day the war started, a neighbour shouted over the garden
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their Anderson shelter just before her bedroom window’s were blown out by a income maximisation
bomb, which destroyed a house just across the road. • Employment advice including
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At school Mum enjoyed teaching the younger years, when she had finished
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(All her children could read and write before going including the Income Support Scheme
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“but hopeless at sport.” support schemes available
Joan became head girl at Poole Grammar School in • Housing and advice if at risk of
1952, Coronation year. Attended Salisbury Teacher homelessness
Training College and met Geoffrey there in 1955 at a • Referrals for charitable support or to a food bank
dance. They married in 1956. After qualifying Joan
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