Joan M. O'Connell

Joan M. O'Connell, age 94, of Manchester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Born on December 19, 1926 in Brisbane, Australia, she was the daughter of the late William and Gladys (Crawford) Taylor.

Joan grew up in Brisbane, Australia and was educated throughout the Brisbane area school system. She and her husband, Maurice O’Connell, were happily married for 47 years and raised four children together; William, Thomas, Brian and Patricia. Joan cared for many people during her career as a Licensed Nursing Assistant, which she proudly served for 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and cat companions, Zeke and Mindy.

She is survived by her two sons, Thomas O’Connell of Manchester, Brian O’Connell of Manchester, daughter Patricia O’Connell of Somerville, Massachusetts, granddaughter Heather O’ Connell of McKinleyville, California; brother Brian Taylor of Wellington Point, Australia; sisters Shirley Clarke and Valerie Adamson, both of Toowomba, Australia and many loving nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her spouse, Maurice O’Connell, her son William O’ Connell, four brothers; William, Ronald, Leslie and George Taylor and sister, Carol Chase.

Services will be held privately for immediate family.

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