Loyal True Blue and Orange Orphanage, Richmond Hill, Ontario

Joan, George, Vi, Jack and Betty at the Orphanage

Early years at the Loyal True Blue and Orange Orphanage in Richmond Hill, Ontario

Joanie, Jack, Betty, George, Grace and Judy Lampard.

Joanie and younger sister Betty on the farm

Joanie with brother Jack.

On the Lampard Farm, Binbrook, Ontario 

The Coach House, CFB Cornwallis

Train Station - CFB Cornwallis

The Main Gate, CFB Cornwallis

CFB Cornwallis, Nova Scotia

New Years Eve, 1954...secretly engaged!

Joan and Harold reunite and tie the knot on April 16, 1955

Annapolis Royal to Granville Ferry Bridge Collapse. June 9, 1960.

Annapolis Royal Regional Academy

Annapolis General Hospital

Fort Anne Historic Site

Joan's first entry into the Doll Carriage Parade, Natal Day 1967

Greased Pig Contest, Natal Day 1967

Three-legged race. Old Fashion picnic at Fort Anne, Natal Day 1967

Dancing at the House of Roth

Elizabeth - Graduation night at House of Roth.

A sample of Joan's Square dance dress creations.

Majorette outfit - Legionettes

Legionette outfits. Ready for the Natal Day parade.

Sample of Joan's sewing creations - including her dolls.

Joan kept the Shepherd Family band well dressed for stage!

Just a few of Joan's many sewing project creations

A highlight of Annapolis Royal Natal Day celebrations. Just some of many of Joan's award winning artistic creations.  

Chrissy's basement gym.

With much love and patience, Chrissy began to respond to her mom and dad

Love at it's best!

Chrissy, sporting one of her casts from leg surgery.

The Dunnington Family at Run for the Cure

Gone but never forgotten!

More photos of Joanie's beloved Chrissy.

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