Passed away peacefully at Groves Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Hatch (2003). Loved mother of Karen (Jeff) Snyder, Kevin (Dianne) Hatch and Kim (Teresa) Hatch. Loving grandmother of Koady, Karly, Jeffrey, Courtney, Halli, Cory, Cyle (Cassie), Laura (Maynard), Matthew (Marie Jo), Nicholas, Timothy (Tiffany) and Grace (Jordan). She will be fondly remembered by her great grandchildren Maks, Penny, Lily, Ava, Haven, Logan, Leena, Lucas, Arielle, CJ, Evander & Great Grandbaby #10. Will also be dearly missed by her brother-in-law Ken Hatch and special friends Ken & Gen Littlewood. A private graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park. A celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced. Arrangements entrusted to Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel (519-822-0051 /www.wallcustance.com). Memorial contributions to the Guelph General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. A tree will be planted in memory of Joan E. Hatch in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.