Joan BUXTON Obituary

I found this lovely photo of Joan who was a member of the harmonica group The Stavemasters during the 1960's. It was taken at the Waimate Gardens when they attended the National Harmonica Championships and were very successful. Members from the left are my father; Ray Killick, Bob Stafford, Trevor Ellis, Graeme Watson, Joan Mills and Allan Andrews. Joans father was my very first piano accordion teacher at Milton Street Christchurch in 1963. I last saw Joan at my Dad's memorial in October 2003. Joan was such a lovely lady and my family knew Warwick as well. Rest in Peace Joan. Gail Torr (nee Killick) Feilding.

To the Buxton Whanau

Thoughts and prayers are with you all, following the sad loss of Joan Elizabeth Buxton. Along with Warwick, she was a great source of encouragement to me and many others during my time in the South Brighton area (including the Union Church) in the early 1990s. They both extended their wonderful hospitality to me and many others. People I am truly blessed to have known.

May God bless. comfort and be with you all

Karen, Jeff, Steph and Maree, I'm so sorry to hear the sad news of your mum. I have very fond memories of her, she was kind, caring, thoughtful and I'm sure she will be sadly missed by you all. My thoughts are with you all. Love Graham Jarvie.

My deepest sympathy to Buxton Family. Treasured memories of Aunty Joan. Loved life, loved the great outdoors, proud Mother and Grandmother. Kind, welcoming and caring. Celebrate her amazing life. Sadly missed.
Sonia Mills

In celebration of Great Aunty/ Aunty Joan's life, we share our families deepest respects. Love from Aaron, Jo, Ethan, Jessica, and Emma.

Our condolences to the Buxton family at this sad time. I remember Joan fondly with her lovely smile.
Love Glenys (nee Barker) and Dan Ralph

Fond memories of a lovely lady

To the Buxton family. My condolences & thoughts to you all, as you pass through this time of sadness. Joan was a special lady, so caring and thoughtful. She with Warwick had a great life together, so eventually you´ll have some great memories to recall on, & enjoy. Cheers & Love Lindsay SNEDDON.

The Aunty by choice not blood, makes the very best kind. The Koster´s have so many entwined memories of growing up together.. The best of friends Moira and Joan and Warwick and Roger. They will be loved and cherished always. Love Saara and Geoff, Roger and Moira xxx

Our condolences to the family of Joan. Joan, Warwick and the Buxton family were the life blood of the South Brighton Methodist community; we enjoyed wonderful fellowship and camps at Arthurs Pass and Mt Cook. Joan was a delightful and caring woman, especially to my mother Merlyn. Rest in Peace Joan.
Peter and Anne Dixon - Gold Coast

Our deepest sympathy. Joan was a lovely happy lady. And Richard has memories of family times with her and her family. We have a specialist appointment and are sorry can´t be with you at the service.