Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late James and Rosanna (Barrett) Fisher.
Joan attended B.M.C. Durfee High School and went on to work for Catholic Memorial Home as the Supervisor of their Housekeeping Department.
She is survived by four daughters, Carol Kroll and her husband William of Somerset, Karen Ladeira, Maria Horn and Cynthia Souza all of Fall River; one sister, Shirley Whiting of Fall River as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Joan was the mother of the late Antonio Cabral, Jr. and sister of the late Raymond Fisher, Alice Folger, Rosanna Welch and Margaret O’Brien.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 10:00 AM in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St, Fall River. Relatives and friends are invited. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan’s honor may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452. Burial in Assonet Burying Ground.
