Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Hospital and Rest Home, Ashburton, aged 90 years. Loved daughter of the late Patrick and Mary Hanrahan. Much loved sister and sister in law of Beatrice and the late Iain Weir, Monica and the late Brian Hanrahan, and Mary Hanrahan (Sister Mary). Dearly loved Aunt of all her nieces and nephews and great Aunt of all her great nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the Rosebank residence and staff for their love and care of Joan. Messages to the Hanrahan family c/- P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Requiem Mass to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at the Church of the Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton  on Wednesday January 6^th  commencing at 11.00am Followed by interment at the Rakaia Cemetery.