Joan Bertowice (Maguire), age 86, of Canton passed away December 26th. Beloved mother of Susan M. Bertowice and her partner Joe Bruno of Brockton. Grandmother of Jason Bertowice of Somerville. Great grandmother of Jaelyn Bertowice of Somerville. Sister of Sylvia Kavel. Also survived by her dear friend Nancy Hite of Canton and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends invited to attend a Funeral Service at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Saturday morning at 11:00. Visiting hours prior to the service Saturday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Burial Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Canton Food Pantry P.O. Box 202, Canton, MA 02021.