In memory of
Gloria 'Joan' Moon
March 30, 1942 - November 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden yet peaceful passing of Gloria “Joan” Moon (83) of Belwood, Ontario on Nov. 25 at Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus, ON.
She was born on March 30, 1942, to Muriel and Edward Hindley in Toronto, ON. She married Harold Moon on July 2, 1965, and they had 2 children, Corina and Katharine.
She was a devoted teacher until she retired in 1998.
Joan is survived by daughters Corina (Stewart) and Katharine, grandchildren Jessica (Andrew), Ashlyn (Sean), and Bronwyn, great-granddaughter Charlotte, sisters Glenna Zdebiak and Darlene Cox, and long-time friends Noreen, Cathy and Julie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Moon, and parents Muriel and Edward Hindley.
In a typical obituary, there would be a certain structure to follow. However, Joan loved poems so in conclusion of this one, we will rhyme and not wallow.
She loved to chat, hours and hours on the phone she would spend. She’d talk your ear up and down and treated each call like it never needed to end.
Her sleeves full of Kleenex, her cup full of tea, although from time to time, she loved a glass of wine or a double-double coffee.
A baker she did not claim to be, Pillsbury chocolate chip and tubes of cinnamon buns were her specialty.
She loved her puzzles, her word searches, and her cryptograms. We have many fond memories around a table playing Rummikub or cards, even though she cheated on most of her hands.
Those close to her will remember her distinctive nose blows, and the fact she was always wearing shoes no matter what clothes.
She loved her baked goods—especially date squares and butter tarts baked by her daughters, however in the evenings, you could always find her with a bag of chips, cheezies, or treats of some other.
She always struggled with her iPad, but Amazon was a favourite. When she exited the page, a phone call to Stewart was her last chance to save it.
She will be remembered for her joyful spirit, and kind loving eyes…And a distaste for coconut she couldn’t disguise.
Her hair was always curled, her makeup and brows were filled in, she loved to feel pretty, whether dressed up, or staying in.
She was proud of her daughters, granddaughters, and friends. She adored being “GG” and spoke about her “sugarplums” to no-end.
Losing her makes us deeply sad; grateful for the life she lived. We’re surprised she is gone, but reminiscent of the wonderful times we had.
There’s no denying she loved us to bits.
Grandma, Grams, you will be sorely missed.
A celebration of life will be held in her honour in January, 2026.
We are very grateful to the staff at Groves Memorial Hospital for their compassion and care for her and the family during the time of her passing.
She was born on March 30, 1942, to Muriel and Edward Hindley in Toronto, ON. She married Harold Moon on July 2, 1965, and they had 2 children, Corina and Katharine.
She was a devoted teacher until she retired in 1998.
Joan is survived by daughters Corina (Stewart) and Katharine, grandchildren Jessica (Andrew), Ashlyn (Sean), and Bronwyn, great-granddaughter Charlotte, sisters Glenna Zdebiak and Darlene Cox, and long-time friends Noreen, Cathy and Julie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Moon, and parents Muriel and Edward Hindley.
In a typical obituary, there would be a certain structure to follow. However, Joan loved poems so in conclusion of this one, we will rhyme and not wallow.
She loved to chat, hours and hours on the phone she would spend. She’d talk your ear up and down and treated each call like it never needed to end.
Her sleeves full of Kleenex, her cup full of tea, although from time to time, she loved a glass of wine or a double-double coffee.
A baker she did not claim to be, Pillsbury chocolate chip and tubes of cinnamon buns were her specialty.
She loved her puzzles, her word searches, and her cryptograms. We have many fond memories around a table playing Rummikub or cards, even though she cheated on most of her hands.
Those close to her will remember her distinctive nose blows, and the fact she was always wearing shoes no matter what clothes.
She loved her baked goods—especially date squares and butter tarts baked by her daughters, however in the evenings, you could always find her with a bag of chips, cheezies, or treats of some other.
She always struggled with her iPad, but Amazon was a favourite. When she exited the page, a phone call to Stewart was her last chance to save it.
She will be remembered for her joyful spirit, and kind loving eyes…And a distaste for coconut she couldn’t disguise.
Her hair was always curled, her makeup and brows were filled in, she loved to feel pretty, whether dressed up, or staying in.
She was proud of her daughters, granddaughters, and friends. She adored being “GG” and spoke about her “sugarplums” to no-end.
Losing her makes us deeply sad; grateful for the life she lived. We’re surprised she is gone, but reminiscent of the wonderful times we had.
There’s no denying she loved us to bits.
Grandma, Grams, you will be sorely missed.
A celebration of life will be held in her honour in January, 2026.
We are very grateful to the staff at Groves Memorial Hospital for their compassion and care for her and the family during the time of her passing.