Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Adelaide (Moniz) Aguiar. A 1961 graduate of the former Sacred Hearts Academy, she worked as an Accounts Clerk for the United States Navy for 37 years before retiring in 1999.
Joan enjoyed her time spent with her family and friends.
She is survived by one daughter, Debra M. Mello and her fiancé Michael Dosreis of Fall River; one sister Dolores T. Holden of Osterville, MA; two grandchildren, Tyler and Jacob Dosreis; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late George Aguiar.
Her Funeral will be held on Friday December 2, 2022 at 8:30AM from the Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00AM in St. Christopher’s Church, 1584 Main Rd., Tiverton, RI. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours will be on Thursday from 4:00-7:00PM. Entombment in Notre Dame Cemetery Mausoleum, Fall River. For tributes or directions, please visit: www.waring-sullivan.com
