In memory of

Joan Corvera

September 21, 1933 -  January 14, 2022

JOAN CORVERA {NEE PLATER)
Died suddenly, but peacefully in Toronto on Jan. 14, 2022. Joan was born in Mansfield, England, on Sept. 21, 1933, to Arthur Plater and Lilian Hogg, the elder of two siblings. She is survived by her brother Arthur Jr. (Margaret), and their children Jillian (Phillip), great-niece Emma, and Clare. Cremation has taken place.
After training as a teacher, Joan struck out for Spain where she forged a stellar career and met and married her husband Manolo (who predeceased her in 1986). The couple emigrated to Canada in the 1950s, finally settling in Toronto. Joan was a born teacher. One of her proudest accomplishments was teaching young patients at the Sick Children’s Hospital. She was an active member of St. Paul’s Anglican Church Bloor Street.
Joan was feisty, generous and elegant, and did not mince words. She will be much missed by family and friends in Britain, Spain, Canada and the U.S. Please consider making a donation in her memory to SickKids or blind institute.

Guestbook 

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Clare Plater (niece)

Entered January 19, 2022 from Spain

To my dearest auntie Joan. I miss you more than words can tell, but I know that you will be feeling that as we were so very close from our first meet 50 years ago. Please find happiness and peace with your husband, uncle Manolo in heaven forever. Your loving niece, Clare. RIP darling xxx

Clare Plater (Niece)

Entered January 20, 2022 from Spain

"Auntie Joan was an absolute ray of light for me and my sister Jillian. We both have so many fantastic memories of our time with her, all over the world. Fun and kind and giving, strong at all times, fiesty and most definitely not one to back down. AJ had an innate talent for teaching and caring for those that were struggling.
Her infectious giggle was always uplifting and that I will most certainly miss.
Now she has gone up to heaven to be with her beloved husband, my amazing Uncle Manolo who she missed so much it hurt her on a daily basis. Now all pain has gone and been replaced with laughter and endless love. I miss you aunt so much but hold so many great memories, a few secrets (!) and of course you´ll never be forgotten. Your loving niece, Clare. RIP xxx"

Susan and David Carter (Friend)

Entered January 20, 2022 from Toronto

We are shocked and greatly saddened by the sudden loss of our dear friend Joan. She was a big part of our lives, especially the last few. Joan was a fun and great traveling companion and she showed us parts of Spain that we would never have got to experience. She was an active and engaged member of St. Paul's Anglican Church Bloor street where we were fortunate enough to have met her years ago. Joan will be terribly missed by us and we will never forget her.

Jill, Emma and Philip (Niece and great niece)

Entered January 20, 2022 from Bardon on the Hill, Leicestershire, UK

Auntie Joan you will be missed terribly. The only comfort I have is that Emma-Clare is old enough to remember you. We had great shopping days out, just you and I and we were the "ladies that did lunch". I hope you're at peace now. Love Jill,.Phil and Emma-Clare xxx

Helen McGill (knew Joan from church)

Entered January 22, 2022

I was so very sorry to learn of Joan's death yet have gratitude it was a peaceful one.
I will always remember the twinkle in Joan's eye which was a signal to me that i would soon be chuckling at one of her shrewd observations on life.
I enjoyed seeing Joan at church but will especially remember our visits when we would bump into each other on the street when she lived near Yonge and Davenport. We could cover a lot of ground and philosophy during those sidewalk visits!
My condolences to all those who loved her. She was one of a kind and will be missed.

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Joan at St. Paul's Bloor St, Toronto, ON
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