Eisener, Joan Patricia – With great sadness, we announce that our real life Superwoman, Joan Patricia Eisener (nee Leslie), East Chezzetcook, formerly of West Lawrencetown passed away on April 21, 2020. She received her Angel Wings at age 77 in the DGH after a courageous battle with non-hodgkins lymphoma. Born in Halifax, Joan spent her school years in Halifax and Dartmouth.
Joan is survived by her soul mate, best friend and husband of 58 years, Robert; beloved daughters, Krista and Karla; sons-in-law, Curtis LeBlanc and Ian Gaetz. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Mackenzie (Carrie), Lauryn (James), Lindsay (John), Michaela (Derek), Sophia, Samuel, Lyle and great grandchildren, Vincent, Violet, Nellie and Noah. Lovingly remembered by siblings, Eric (Brenda) Leslie, Judith (Peter) Snair, Jean Leslie Fader, Logan (Emily) Leslie, Kathryn Snow (Al Giles) and Caroline Leslie as well as in-laws, Lloyd, Kenneth (Heather), Margaret, Barbara, Pauline (Eric), Sandra (Eldon) and Angela; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by parents, Eric and Prudence (who personally delivered the angel wings herself); infant brother, Raymond; sister-in-law, Bunnie; brothers-in-law, Graham, Terry, Donnie and Danny.
In her younger years, Joan worked at the Tasty Freeze and IGA, the Halifax Shipyards and in later years as an Avon Representative and then floral designer with her sister-in-law’s company, Silk Only. She took great pride in creating a loving home for her husband and children. She loved people and being involved with the Lawrencetown Community Centre, Calvin United Church, the Bunco Girls, the Red Hatters, the Porters Lake Seniors Club, the Texaco Oil Ladies Curling Bonspiel group and running the JJJ Canteen at the Westphal Horse Show.
Grammie, as she was affectionately called, was often heard saying to the children, “a little bird told me”, when they asked how she knew everything. A woman of many talents, Joan would refer to the many hats she wore to adapt to the circumstance at the time. She was a skilled cook, baker, seamstress, quilter and oil painter and loved photography, violin lessons and decorating for the holidays.
Mum and Dad had many wonderful times together: dressing as Mr. and Mrs. Claus to visit family, friends and hospital patients to bring the spirit of Christmas to life; going to dances; travelling; and spending time at the camp fishing, gardening and playing cards with family and friends. When reflecting on their times together, Dad said, “There wasn’t one day more special than the other. Every day was a good day.”
We wish to thank the VG Hematology Clinic staff, the incredible team of DGH physicians and staff as well as family and friends who supported us during these difficult months. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada or charity of choice in Joan’s name.
