Of Waltham, passed away peacefully Friday December 5th, 2014 in EPOCH Senior Healthcare of Weston at the age of 80.
Born on January 22, 1934 in Waltham; daughter of the late James Harrington and Catherine (Curtin ) Harrington, Joan lived most of her life in Waltham and for a period of time in Port Charlotte, Florida.
Joan was a devoted and loving Homemaker to her family throughout her life. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting and playing bingo. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary in Waltham.
She is survived by her loving children Penny J. Stuart of Whitman, Rhonda Lanier, Lauren Templeton, Danielle Humphrey and Randy White all of Florida, her dear siblings Shirley Beck, Mary Lou Rogers and Jacqueline Harrington all of Waltham, Fran Jones of New Hampshire, and Roberta Johnston of Billerica. In addition she is survived by 28 cherished grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and many adored nieces & nephews.
Mother of the late Sandra Macauley and James White, and sister of the late Kathleen Wesinger and Patricia Sharpe.
Relatives & Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Graveside Funeral Service in celebration of Joan’s Life at the Massachusetts Veterans National Cemetery in Bourne on Friday January 9th at 1:15 p.m.
The Brasco & Sons Memorial Chapels of WALTHAM assisted the family with arrangements.
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