Tributes flow for Joan
Our readers sad to hear of passing
BEFORE her passing, Joan Dunlop made quite a name for herself as a passionate letter writer for The Chronicle.
Ms Dunlop lived in Toowoomba for 40 years and passed away at her home last Thursday after a long-fought battle with illness.
Her letter writing began in 1974 where she thanked a good Samaritan for their help at a car accident.
From there, Ms Dunlop touched on many subjects in her weekly letters and after a while Ms Dunlop began to form a name for herself, with many Toowoomba residents relating with her thoughts and expressions.
When The Chronicle advised its readers of her passing, memories and tributes began following in.
From people who knew her personally, to those who felt as if they knew her from reading hundreds of her letters, everyone had something kind to say about Ms Dunlop. Chrisy McConnell said: “I
worked with Joan years ago and what a witty entertaining woman she was. Always so young at heart she was a delight to know.”
Dianne Ford said: “RIP Joan, you gave so much to so many. Going to be missed. Sympathy to family and
friends.”
Anita Louise said: “Condolences to Joan’s family and friends, her letters always made me smile with her views on life and her love for her cats.” Michelle Crawford said:
“RIP Joan. I remember her regular letters to the editor. Condolences to her friends and family.”
Janine Caldicott said: “I so remember reading her letters to the editor. What a loss to the paper and the community. After all these years I can finally put a face to her name but she’s gone.”
Katrina Collins said: “My dad and I loved reading her letters in The Chronicle. She will definitely be missed by us. Our deepest condolences.”
John Kilkenny said: “Oh no. Sad news. Always enjoyed Joan’s views and letters. You will be missed.”
Linda Macnish said: “Condolences to her family and friends. I never met her but I felt like I knew her from her lovely letter writing.”
Ros Crank said: “RIP. Many, many times you brought a smile to my face with your words. Thank you.”
Di Betros: “I enjoyed reading Joan’s letters and have missed them”
Ms Dunlop wrote her last letter to The Chronicle in 2016, a few weeks before a car accident left her bed bound.