Trew, Joan Evelyn We said goodbye to our sister Joan today. Passed away at home in Ottawa on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Predeceased by her parents Mary Carmel and Robert Edgar Trew and brother-in-law Lawrence Coates. Left to mourn are her sisters Pat (Larry) Moxham, Dianne Coates, and Victoria (Thomas) Cannon and her brothers Brent Trew and Michael (Diane) Trew and a number of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Joan was passionate about photography and her city of Ottawa and the Gatineau Hills. She was dedicated to the preservation of cityscapes in photographs. She was a lover of trees in all seasons and happiest exploring back roads and trails. A biker, skier, scuba diver, swimmer, hiker and runner. Joan had an avid interest in many areas of life, gardening, art, architecture, and technology and many hours of storytelling. She followed her own path and persevered through difficult circumstances to find fulfillment in the joy of the world around her. A kind soul who will be dearly missed by those who knew her. Family and friends are invited to attend Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis de Sales Church, Smiths Falls on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with interment at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. A reception will be held following at the Blair & Son Funeral Home Reception Centre.