Mrs. Joan Helen Cunningham of Sussex Corner, wife of the late Earl J. Cunningham, passed away at home on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Born at Poodiac, she was a daughter of the late Edmund and Anna (Sperlich) Maunder. Joan was an avid reader, and enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable gardens. She was a member of the Sussex Baptist Church, and volunteered with Read Sussex, where she taught adult literacy. Later in life, Joan attended the University of New Brunswick, from which she received her Bachelor of Arts Degree. Her ultimate achievement in life was raising her large family, and enjoyed the time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. They in turn enjoyed her hospitality and cooking, especially her apple strudel. She is survived by her children, E. James Cunningham (Jean) of Picadilly, Patricia Corbett (James) of Las Vegas, NV, Dorothy Bailey (Malcolm) of Dartmouth, NS, Ralph Cunningham (Judy) of Waterford Road, Anne LaFontaine (Frank) of Penhold, AB, Eric Cunningham of Sussex Corner, Brenda Sharp (Lee) of Lower Millstream, Peter Cunningham (Susan) of Picadilly, and Allyson Raymond (Gordon) of Urney; 30 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; a sister, Edith Coates of Riverview; sisters-in-law Rita Maunder of Fredericton and Elizabeth Cormier (Dennis) of Saint John; brothers-in-law Ernest Cunningham (Phyllis) of Sussex and Harvey Cunningham (Janet) of Lincoln, ME; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Besides her parents and husband, Joan was predeceased by a sister, Pamela Yerxa; brothers Robert Maunder and Alan Maunder; sisters-in-law Dorothy Collupy, Evelyn McInerney, and Marion Mason; and brothers-in-law William, Alton, and Asa Cunningham. Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road, from where visitation will be held on Monday, May 23, 2016 from 2-5 and 6-8 PM. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 3:00 pm at the Sussex Baptist Church, 24 Church Avenue, Sussex. Interment will take place at Trinity Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances to the Sussex Dialysis Unit or the Sussex and Area Community Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences are available at: www.sussexfh.com