Obituary: Joan Francis Wines, Founding Member of Lake Farm
community · May 6, 2025 · Denman Island
Joan Francis Wines, a founding member of the Lake Farm in 1970, professor, scholar, and international lecturer, passed away on May 6, 2025. She was known for her contributions to the community and her love of Denman Island.
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Sources
- “Joan Francis Wines June 16, 1938 - May 6, 2025 Among the founding members of the Lake Farm in 1970... She loved Denman Island and the sweet sanctuary of the Lake Farm.” — The Islands Grapevine – May 15th, 2025 (May 15th, 2025)
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