Since her mother died when she was only 2 Joanne only had her father to bring her up, guide her through school, feed, clothe, protect and most importantly love her. They formed an incredibly tight bond and in many ways, were more like friends than father and daughter. There was her Aunt Kathy who sometimes came to stay during school vacations, and when Joanne got older helped the young girl learn a few essential facts of life that her father would've felt uncomfortable talking about. Frank (a self-employed builder) was a burly man's man, the kind that usually didn't go into anything that was 'girly'. Yet when it came to his sweet daughter Joanne he gave to her lots of pretty things plus most importantly made sure she understood that he would always love her. Secure in this strong paternal bond Joanne grew up always at her happiest when she was with her dad.