Joan was born on July 28th, 1939 in Boston, Massachusetts daughter of Dorothy Wilson MacDonald and Clarence Robert MacDonald. She came to Maine as a baby and has been a life long “Mainer”. On April 8th, 1961 she married the love of her life Stanly F. Muller in Portland at Woodfords Congregational Church. They recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary.
Joan was a member of the Cumberland Club where she enjoyed many wonderful dinners and luncheons often hosting family and friends.
Joan also was passionate about genealogy. She connected many dots in our family tree, which brought along wonderful stories and new connections.
Joan had a zest for life that included many, many fun escapades with family and friends. At the center of her life was the immense kindness she held for all that came into her life. Her generosity and thoughtfulness knew no bounds. If you knew Joan you experienced a smile that always made you feel welcome.
Joan was an animal lover and had many wonderful pets over the years. She loved to sit her backyard and watch the birds, deer, turkey, and frogs go about their day.
Joan was an avid sports fan. She cheered on all the Boston Sports Teams. She followed the Red Sox, the Celtics, and the Patriots.
Joan played and taught Bridge for many years. Joan also enjoyed hosting and teaching Mahjong games at her home in Falmouth. Through her love of games Joan made many wonderful friends and became a member of “The Family Group” consisting of Grace Graham, Dot Lane, Helen Longley, Simone Roy, Mickey Tartre, Dorothy MacDonald, and Barbara Saabye.
Joan’s family would like to thank her “angle on earth” Terri Paquette for the immense love and care she gave her over the last year.
Joan was predeceased by her mother, Dorothy W. MacDonald, father Clarence Robert MacDonald, brother Robert MacDonald, sister Jane MacDonald Flannagan.
Missing her are husband Stan, dog Brandi, cat Honey Bunch, daughter Lori E. Muller and her husband Alexander D. Carr of Reading MA, son Michael S. Muller and Annette Crosby, son William R. Muller, grandchildren, Nicholas C. Gast, Andre L. Carr, Cameron M. Gast, Jessica C. Muller, and Brooke Muller, sister Barbara and her husband Alan Saabye, Neice Dr. Lisa Saabye and her husband Michael McAllister of Providence, Nephew Brian Saabye and his wife Paula along with their children Matt and Will. Sister Constance and her husband Noel Coletti of Connecticut along with their children.
Also surviving are Joan’s cousins David MacDonald and his wife Pam, Karen Tanguay and her husband Wayne, Christine Stevens, and Bruce Stevens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: H.A.R.T. (Homeless Animal Resue Team), Box 351, Cumberland Maine 04021. www.hartofme.com
Friends and family are invited to attend a time of visitation on Friday August 25, 2017 from 4:00P.M. to 7:00P.M. in the Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home 199 Woodford St. Portland, Maine. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday August 26, 2017 at 11:00A.M. in the funeral home. A reception at the funeral home will follow the services. Interment will be at a later time in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Falmouth, Maine. On-line condolences can be given to the family at www.jonesrichandbarnes.com
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