Joanna "An" Lau, of Hanover, passed away peacefully at Hanover Care Centre, Hanover on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. She was 88.

Born on December 6, 1928 in Tilburg, The Netherlands to the late Cornelius and Maria (nee van Riel) van der Velden. Known as "An", she was employed with the Royal Victoria Hospital for McGill University in the Pathology Department as an Administrative Assistant.

Survived by daughter Annique Lau of Saskatoon, and sons Mark Lau (Ruth Hibbard) of Vancouver and Stephen Lau (Louise Taylor) of Tara.  Loved grandmother of Grant Wilkie, Nicolaas Lau, Erika Lau, Michael Wilkie, Matthew Lau, and Jessica Lau.  Also survived by her brother Keith van der Velden of Kansas City.  Predeceased by her husband Hein Lau, daughter in infancy Claire Mary, brother Harrie van der Velden, and sisters Ad van den Dries and May van Zummeren.

The family will honour An’s life privately.

Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover.